US Edition[Opinion] Stop talking about “protests”
Peter Bergel urges activists to use 'demonstrations' to highlight collective strength and strategic growth, emphasizing rising numbers show growing support for change.
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Stop Talking About ‘Protests’ | Bohemian | Sonoma & Napa Counties
I am tired of hearing about “protests” and “protesters.” Those terms sound whiney and powerless to me. “Protest” means to object, which is, of course, what we are doing when we hit the streets, but we’re doing something equally—or I would say more—important. We are demonstrating. What are we demonstrating? We are demonstrating support for our issue and point of view. We are saying “here is a crowd of people who agree that (insert the issue).” W…
Stop Talking About ‘Protests’
I am tired of hearing about “protests” and “protesters.” Those terms sound whiney and powerless to me. “Protest” means to object, which is, of course, what we are doing when we hit the streets, but we’re doing something equally—or I would say more—important. We are demonstrating. What are we demonstrating? We are demonstrating support for our issue and point of view. We are saying “here is a crowd of people who agree that (insert the issue).” W…
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