Where to find upcoming protests in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by evil holiday magic on Oct 13, 2009 - 5 answers

I really want to know what these Portuguese bullfight protesters are chanting. [more inside]
posted by DOUBLE A SIDE on Sep 28, 2009 - 4 answers

The homophobic looney tunes are protesting this weekend. What's the funniest sign I could possible have? [more inside]
posted by history is a weapon on Sep 24, 2009 - 95 answers

I'm sick and tired of all the downright racist, anti-immigration rhetoric being bandied about in the UK and I want to do something about it. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 5, 2009 - 12 answers

Heard a good song on the radio, but can't find it anywhere... i'm guessing it's from the 60s, because it sounds kind of dylan-y/protest-y and there's a lyric that goes something like "i need someone to help explain the war"... i thought the song title would be I'M A CHILD or I AM A CHILD because the song is made up of lyrics like "I need someone to help me tie my shoes/I am a child, "I need someone to help me lose the blues/I am a child"... I made those up, but you get the idea... ring any bells?
posted by LittlePumpkin on Jun 7, 2009 - 6 answers

I want to take to the streets to protest the $1.2 Billion dollars that AIG has announced it will pay in executive bonuses. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by u2604ab on Mar 15, 2009 - 16 answers

[GayDC_Filter] Should I go to the protests this Saturday? (See explanation) [more inside]
posted by Franklin76 on Nov 13, 2008 - 31 answers

Ok, WTF. I go to my home page (iGoogle) and suddenly everything has changed. I hate it, it literally hurts my eyes, I can't find anything. I am not kidding. How do I fix it or where can I protest? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Oct 16, 2008 - 22 answers

There was a protest in central Boston today. What was it about? [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena on Sep 11, 2008 - 3 answers

What news am I missing at the Olympics - what has been covered up or ignored by the Chinese regulators providing the video feed to NBC etc? I have to imagine there have been some outbursts or protests and the Chinese are not letting the media cover it (at least on live TV). Is there a good site noting these occurrences, or have the games just gone off nearly flawlessly? (excepting the drum tower murder last week.)
posted by pithy comment on Aug 18, 2008 - 6 answers

The Westboro Baptist "Church" is coming to Chicago this weekend, to protest at a memorial service and funeral. [more inside]
posted by kristin on Aug 14, 2008 - 34 answers

I'll be participating in my first ever protest later this month. What is an economical way to make hand-held signs and sandwich boards which are sturdy enough to survive a day of protesting on possibly windy streets, but also light and compact enough to transport easily? [more inside]
posted by de void on Apr 7, 2008 - 19 answers

My university is hosting a speech by former secretary of state Alberto Gonzalez. I'm ethically opposed to a lot of things he's done but I'm going to be protesting against his visit primarily because my university is paying him over 30,000 dollars to speak here; money that will no doubt be immediately spent on defense for his pending court date. Anyway, a band and I will be playing at the protest, so I was wondering if anyone had recommendations as to songs that would be especially appropriate to play at his visit. [more inside]
posted by ignorantguru on Feb 16, 2008 - 43 answers

Advice on protesting Alberto Gonzalez speaking at my campus. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Jan 5, 2008 - 33 answers

To what extent does the idea of a "Catholic Left" still exist in the United States? [more inside]
posted by R. Mutt on Nov 24, 2007 - 25 answers

I need anecdotes/ideas/something for a speech I will be giving at an antiwar protest this Saturday. Please help! [more inside]
posted by skjønn on Oct 25, 2007 - 6 answers

I need some advice on creating a movement of people who shave their head in support of the monks of Burma. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Sep 29, 2007 - 24 answers

ATTN: Music Nerds! I'm putting together a party playlist with the theme of "Impeach the President" - any suggestions?? Help me rock the party into the streets! [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning on Apr 19, 2007 - 72 answers

What is the best (if any) way to deal with anti-gay Christian protesters on my campus? [more inside]
posted by ikahime on Apr 2, 2007 - 62 answers

Literally. We have started a rally/day-long protest/24 hours of fun to take place at my college in Clinton, SC (population 10k). The idea is to make it viral. Not just invite everyone we know, but really work everyone to invite everyone they know. [more inside]
posted by gbinal on Nov 1, 2006 - 16 answers

Please tell me about some nonviolent political pranksters I might have missed. [more inside]
posted by Phred182 on Oct 21, 2006 - 19 answers

I am flying soon. I would like to bring a bottle of water to security, a nice plain Muji style bottle, with a custom label on it. What should be pasted on it for this lame, meaningless, nearly silent protest? What will not get me violated or detained, but will clearly state the idiocies of fear we are now enduring? Or is this horrible, this idea?
posted by kingfisher, his musclebound cat on Sep 6, 2006 - 69 answers

What are these people protesting? [more inside]
posted by I Love Tacos on May 20, 2006 - 3 answers

Are there any web sites participating in the Day Without Immigrants? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Apr 29, 2006 - 1 answer

This thread got me thinking about contemporary protest songs. [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie on Apr 16, 2006 - 50 answers

I'm looking for that famous picture of a Hippie placing a flower in the rifle barrel of a soldier, but my Google-fu has escaped me. Where can I find it? Or is it all a conspiracy . . . Please help!
posted by spakto on Apr 7, 2006 - 11 answers

Say you wanted to organize a protest re: Bush's warrantless wiretapping... [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Feb 13, 2006 - 10 answers

Some people on the media platform took photos or video of me and the sign I was holding at D.C. on Saturday in the Ellipse. Where can I look for this picture/video? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Sep 25, 2005 - 4 answers

I'm going to the Sept. 24th Protest in D.C., but I have never been to something like this before. What are some suggestions for ensuring I have a good, safe, informative time? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Sep 8, 2005 - 14 answers

So I'm thinking about going down to Texas to protest with Cindy Sheehan... [more inside]
posted by airgirl on Aug 16, 2005 - 35 answers

I'm going to graduate in a week or two and, well, I don't think the person who is rumored to be doing the address ought to be respected. At all really. I was just planning on not attending, but I'm not really sure if that's right. Should I go and shut up? Go and make a scene? Not go at all? [more inside]
posted by SomeOneElse on Apr 28, 2005 - 63 answers

Best semi political protest songs? I'd like for them to be fairly recent if possible. Somehow relating to freedom of speech, etc.
posted by damnitkage on Jan 28, 2005 - 23 answers

We're more polarized politically than at any time since the Vietnam war. So why can't I find beautiful, intellectual music that reflects our anger and hope? In other words, who are the Marvin Gaye, Phil Ochs, and Joan Baez of our generation?
posted by PrinceValium on Nov 6, 2004 - 35 answers

WhatAmIMissingFilter: I've been waiting for an optimum time to ask this on the main page in an appropriate thread, but the opportunity hasn't arisen. Thus: Exactly HOW is the government getting away with enforcing these so-called "free speech" zones? Allowing for reasonable public safety measures, it's still clearly at odds with the constitution. (I'm sure places like Planned Parenthood would dearly "love" to relocate protesters to a deserted roped-off area 6 blocks away.) Is it just that no one has called them on it yet?
posted by RavinDave on Jul 26, 2004 - 22 answers

We are having an antiwar rally here in Fayetteville tomorrow...and of course there will be a counterrally as well. My question to you all is this: We have been told that we are not allowed to carry signs larger than 2 feet by 2 feet-which is smaller than the average size poster board. Have any of you ever participated in a protest and been restricted in such a manner? (this is by police order, and I am rather stunned.)
posted by konolia on Mar 19, 2004 - 25 answers