Signs of Protest: A Field Guide for the Disenfranchised
Section 1: The Classics
1. The Picket Line
A staple of labor protests, the picket line is a time-honored tradition of standing on a street corner with a sign that says something pithy.
Read more about the picket line2. The Banner
A giant piece of cardboard with letters on it, because who needs nuance?
Learn the art of banner-waving3. The Megaphone
A loud, obnoxious device that ensures everyone within a 50-foot radius knows your displeasure.
The science of megaphoningSection 2: The Moderns
4. The Hashtag
A symbol of the power of social media, because who needs actual social change when you can just #change?
The hashtag: a brief history5. The Meme
A visual representation of your discontent, usually with a cat in it.
Meme-ing for justiceDisclaimer: this site is not responsible for any actual social change or revolution. Just go ahead, protest already.