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 line

2. The Banner

A giant piece of cardboard with letters on it, because who needs nuance?

Learn the art of banner-waving

3. The Megaphone

A loud, obnoxious device that ensures everyone within a 50-foot radius knows your displeasure.

The science of megaphoning

Section 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 history

5. The Meme

A visual representation of your discontent, usually with a cat in it.

Meme-ing for justice

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