How effective is protesting? According to historians and political scientists: very From emancipation to women’s suffrage, civil rights and BLM, mass movement has shaped the arc of US history The Guardian - US · Dec 25, 2025
Were the No Kings protests the largest single-day demonstration in American history? Depending on who you ask, between 4 and 6 million people showed up – and according to one theory, this could be a turning point The Guardian - US · Jun 19, 2025
Stand up and be counted: six ways to protest that will make your voice heard The current wave of marches and activism around the world is the largest in documented history, giving scientists the chance to study what makes for a successful campaign The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025
Generation gap: What student protests say about US politics, Israel support Experts say growing protest movement on university campuses could help shift US policy on Israel in the long term. Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2024
GOP presidential candidates of color walk a 'tightrope' as they discuss race The Republican presidential field is the most diverse it has ever been, raising questions about race, identity and immigration for candidates of color in an overwhelmingly white party. WEKU · Jun 14, 2023
Deplorable: How Kanye West went from beloved generational rapper to far-right Hitler apologist LOS ANGELES — In late November, Kanye West, the 45-year-old rapper now known as Ye, dined at Mar-a-Lago with former President Donald Trump and a neofascist. Los Angeles Times · Dec 6, 2022
Pro-choice militants are targeting ‘pregnancy crisis centers’ across US Experts say that no matter how righteous, extremist protests are risky: they may turn people against the cause The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2022