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Can I effectively protest the actions of my state tax authority?

I'm seeing reporting that bothers me that my state tax authority is targeting artists for auditing based on what sounds like some specious assertions regarding whether their business models and expenses are appropriate. I realized I don't know what I should do to formally protest these actions. [more inside]
posted by Luke Skywalker on Apr 30, 2013 - 10 answers

 

Playing my part in making life for fellow LGBT countryfolk bearable.

The State-sanctioned homophobia and transphobia in Malaysia, my country of origin, is breaking my heart. What can I do as a currently overseas citizen to make things better for my fellow LGBT folk back in Malaysia, particularly in raising awareness of the issue internationally? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Mar 5, 2013 - 5 answers

How to fight a ticket for blocking your own driveway in San Francisco?

i've been living in an apartment building in san francisco for 10 years and have a one-car garage. for much of that time i parked my car on the street, parallel to the curb, blocking my own driveway to some extent. i also had friends park there cars there, and when i had a rental car, i parked it there on and off for several months. no one ever got a ticket. a couple months ago i parked a friend's car there overnight and got a ticket. apparently someone had called in a complaint, although the car was extending only into my own driveway, and by a small amount at that. i protested the $98 ticket, saying that i was the driver and the only one authorized to call in a complaint, but it was denied. i have no idea who called in the complaint, and DPT will not give out that information. i plan to do an in-person hearing. has anyone successfully fought this sort of ticket? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Feb 26, 2013 - 17 answers

Ally sign ideas

Help me think of a placard message for a marriage equality rally. Serious or silly! [more inside]
posted by lifethatihavenotlivedyet on Nov 23, 2012 - 13 answers

Generals gathered in their masses...

"Rich man's war, poor man's fight" goes back to the US Civil War and illustrates how it's the poor who do most of the actual fighting in any conflict. What other catchy or classic phrases illustrate how careers involving legalized violence (military, police) frequently draw in the economically disadvantaged? [more inside]
posted by scaryblackdeath on Oct 1, 2012 - 25 answers

Ideas for Campus Campaign Against Chick-fil-A

What ideas do people have for a college campaign to get our Chick-fil-A removed from campus? A group of us have been meeting, talking, planning, strategizing, and I would love to hear any thoughts from other people about how to be effective and efficient with this. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford on Aug 28, 2012 - 27 answers

In Search of Occupy Blueprint

Occupy Wall Street held a National Gathering in Philadelphia which ended this week. There was supposed to be a collectively drafted "blueprint" document emerging from sessions. The last report I could find mentioned that it was still being compiled on July 5. It was supposed to be completed to hand off to a group marching to NYC over the course of this weekend. Does anyone have a link to this document? All I've seen are some painted signs that were used in the process.
posted by Miko on Jul 6, 2012 - 4 answers

Where does protest live online (I'm not Putin, honest)

I am an English speaker learning Russian. I am also interested in the recent protest movements in and around Moscow. Where are the forums/twitter accounts/facebook accounts/blogs where opinions are being formed? They will be used as a resource in learning the language and understanding contemporary russian politics.
posted by 221bbs on Mar 31, 2012 - 6 answers

Looking for nuclear protest play...

Help me find this anti-nuclear protest play I saw online at some point in the last two years. [more inside]
posted by jrb223 on Mar 25, 2012 - 3 answers

What can I do about privatisation and cuts in the UK, other than protest?

I'm very angry about what's happening in the UK right now, including-but-not-limited-to: the unnecessarily savage and unequal budget cuts, the privatisation of our education, health and police systems, the scapegoating of vulnerable groups and the dishonesty and cynicism of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat politicians involved. Other than protesting, what active, concrete action can I take to fight or correct these wrongs? [more inside]
posted by Kirn on Mar 2, 2012 - 14 answers

Social Media 0.01

I'm curious about military communication methods from before radio - how armies coordinated maneuvers and formations without it. I'm also curious which preradio communications methods would most be of use to modern protesters in urban settings should they be unable to use modern wireless devices. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Jan 4, 2012 - 26 answers

Who Is To Blame? Can We Make A List?

Help me be a smarter protester within the Occupy movement. Who REALLY is to blame? Can you help me make a list? [more inside]
posted by Mr Ected on Nov 17, 2011 - 19 answers

Educational materials regarding income disparity and public policy?

What are some sources for particularly educational/relevant flyers regarding income disparity, public policy, and other issues pertinent to the Occupy Wall Street movement?
posted by mintchip on Nov 3, 2011 - 5 answers

I just want to smash the state a LITTLE bit...

Theoretically, if I were to be arrested at Occupy Wall Street, what would that mean for my future employability? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2011 - 28 answers

Help me help the top 1%!

For a protest/event/action later today I need sarcastic slogans, chants, and lines about tough the rich have it, and how they can't afford to pay more taxes. [more inside]
posted by elmer benson on Oct 15, 2011 - 12 answers

Police Advice for Teenagers

Seeking advice on what to tell teenagers about dealing with the police at a protest. [more inside]
posted by iconjack on Oct 4, 2011 - 16 answers

What songs protesting government reaction to 9/11 came out after the event itself and before its 1st anniversary?

I remember the relief of hearing Sage Francis' Makeshift Patriot for the first time in October of 2001. It was the first song that voiced my fear of possible repression in the US. I thought there would be a wave of left-wing protest songs, but it seemed to be more of a trickle. In August of 2002 Sleater-Kinney asked in Combat Rock where the protest songs were. My question is the same as theirs: What songs protesting government reaction to 9/11 came out after the event itself and before its 1st anniversary? I am specifically looking for protest songs by American musicians.
posted by Kattullus on Sep 9, 2011 - 24 answers

Going medieval on DC's ass

DCLaw/OrdinanceFilter: Is carrying a torch and pitchfork in Washington, D.C. illegal? [more inside]
posted by Mister Fabulous on Jul 27, 2011 - 13 answers

A good passage is hard to find.

I'm going to be participating in this event for the Brooklyn Public Library this weekend. What should I read? [more inside]
posted by Sara C. on Jun 9, 2011 - 11 answers

What shall I give?

What might you recommend I give away at a Farm Bill protest? [more inside]
posted by masters2010 on Apr 1, 2011 - 6 answers

Help me learn union/protest songs on the guitar

Help me learn some union/protest/solidarity songs, please. [more inside]
posted by willie11 on Mar 28, 2011 - 21 answers

Goodbye and don't let the rain of shoes hit you on your way out

Now that Mubarak has stepped down after weeks of protests, is any other authoritarian governments in the region on the brink of similar civic uprising? [more inside]
posted by Pantalaimon on Feb 11, 2011 - 16 answers

Protest music!

Do you know of any protest records or songs that are about really specific, forgotten-about causes, or related to visible minorities? [more inside]
posted by magacid on Nov 11, 2010 - 42 answers

BUILD PRISONS ON THE MOON

I need ridiculous protest sign ideas! Westboro Baptist Church (the "God Hates Fags" people) are protesting outside of a local high school tomorrow morning. I've organized an absurdist counter-protest, in the vein of the ones staged at Comic-Con and Twitter (more). Give us your most LOL-tastic slogan ideas!
posted by ixohoxi on Oct 4, 2010 - 80 answers

Please help me understand these protest signs

I saw a protest in Hong Kong, and took some photos of the signs. I've never been able to read them, and always wanted to know what the protest was about. Can you help me read the signs or understand what the drawings depict? [more inside]
posted by Houstonian on May 31, 2010 - 3 answers

Help I Accidentally A Whole Counterprotest

I'm planning a tea party counterprotest. I've never done this before. Help. [more inside]
posted by kpht on Apr 8, 2010 - 25 answers

How to recruit for Facebook group protesting airport body scanners?

How to recruit for Facebook group protesting airport body scanners? [more inside]
posted by cmccormick on Apr 4, 2010 - 5 answers

Not that I don't like it when non-violent protesters get permanant lung damage, but...

NoveltyUseOnlyFilter: Chemists- do you think it would be possible to develop a chemical compound (aerosol? liquid?) which could counter tear gas by causing it to break down/change phase? [more inside]
posted by Truthiness on Dec 10, 2009 - 6 answers

Hey, can I Yelp your faction?

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

Anyone Speak Portuguese?

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

Westboro: what the radical christian right logically leads to

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

How do we fight the anti-immigration propaganda?

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

Can't find the song in my head

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

AIG: HOW TO VENT?

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

Protest Runway (sorry, bad pun)

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

Where do I protest this new iGoogle?

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

I hope Siegfried decided to do the right thing

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

Massive conspiracy or Olympic peace?

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

How to protest the Westboro protestors?

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

Cheap and portable signs for a protest?

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

Alberto Gonzalez protest music

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 how to protest well

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

Does a catholic left still exist in the US?

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 stories for my speech!

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

Shaving My Head in Solidarity with the Monks in Burma

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

Help me make a playlist with the theme of "Impeach the President"

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

Please kindly take your contradictory book away.

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

How can I cause the largest anti-war rally in the Southeast? In 10 days...

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

Who are some nonviolent political pranksters?

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

Flying with Meaningful Water

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

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