I’ve never been tear gassed before. The smell is similar to fireworks and the effect is explosive—and effective. I immediately wanted to get as far away as I could from the noxious source of burning eyes and throat. I was in Paris when France’s “yellow vest” (gilet jaune) movement shut down the center of the … Continue reading CHRIS BROOKS. Swept Up in France’s Yellow Vest Protests (Truthout).… Continue reading »