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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/06/iran-internet-blackout-is-longest-national-shutdown-since-arab-spring
Iran’s internet blackout is longest national shutdown since Arab spring | Iran | The Guardian
Apr 7, 2026 - Iranian authorities cut access to internet on 28 February leaving many with limited information about war
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https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/eff-close-friday-solidarity-national-shutdown
EFF to Close Friday in Solidarity with National Shutdown | Electronic Frontier Foundation
On January 30, EFF will be closed as part of the national shutdown in opposition to ICE, CBP, and the brutality and terror they and other federal agencies...
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https://ccasa.org/ccasa-joins-january-30th-national-shutdown/
CCASA Joins January 30th National Shutdown - Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault
CCASA blogs allow Colorado advocates and survivors to share the stories. We use our voices because staying silent isn’t an option.
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https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/valley-restaurants-to-close-for-national-shutdown-protesting-ice-40640583/
Valley restaurants closed for national shutdown protesting ICE
Jan 31, 2026 - Dozens of eateries, cafes and bars in greater Phoenix are closed or fundraising in solidarity with a nationwide day of ICE protests.
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https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-21-photo-essay-national-shutdown-protestersrs-demand-action-on-genderbased-violence/?dm_source=blocks-horizontal&dm_medium=card-link&dm_campaign=inform
PHOTO ESSAY: National Shutdown protesters demand action on gender-based violence and femicide
Nov 21, 2025 - Every day in South Africa, at least 15 women are murdered and 117 women report that they have been raped. On Friday, protesters took to the streets to demand...
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https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-31/photos-anti-ice-protest-gets-heated-on-national-shutdown-day
Photos: Anti-ICE protests gets heated on 'National Shutdown' day - Los Angeles Times
Jan 31, 2026 - Nationwide protests take place Friday as part of a
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