Aside from the righteousness of its cause, one of the lessons we can take from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s is how carefully planned, disciplined, and visually powerful its protests were.  These were never spontaneous eruptions—they were thoughtfully and meaningfully orchestrated actions, aimed not only at resisting injustice but also at opening and ultimately winning over the hearts and minds of the broader public.    Today, as movements like the No Kings and anti

On June 14th, nearly 400 people gathered at Tracy Park in Portsmouth, Ohio, to take a united stand for democracy at the No King Protest. Led by Scioto Peace and Justice and the Scioto County Democratic Party, this event was a powerful act of nonviolent resistance against growing authoritarianism and threats to our democratic institutions. Alongside the protest, the community came together in an inspiring show of generosity through a very successful food drive.

Summer is approaching and with it comes the unofficial protest season. As you're gearing up for a protest get ready to stand in solidarity with your community. Whether it’s for LGBTQIA2S+ equality, racial justice, reproductive rights, or simply to remind the world that kindness and joy is revolutionary. But hang on! You need a sign! Not just any sign—a sign that lets folks know what you stand for. Here is a guide to crafting a protest sign that’s as impactful as the caus

Protest is as American as apple pie; our country was built on it—literally! From the Boston Tea Party in 1773 to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, and more recently the Women’s March in 2017 and the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the right to protest has always been one of our most important tools for change. When the government isn’t listening to the will of the people, when elected officials fail us, when faced with injustice—Americans take to the streets.