5 chapters across the catalog
El Cerrito Resistance Rally and Bernie Sanders Supporters
An eyewitness account describes a "Release the Report" rally in El Cerrito organized by MoveOn.org. The event featured professional sign-makers and a demographic of older, disheveled activists. Interactions with Bernie Sanders volunteers revealed a defensive stance regarding Sanders' 2016 endorsement of Hillary Clinton and his current platform's adoption by other Democrats.
Local Gun Protests, San Francisco Rallies, and Sign Collection
Local "March for Our Lives" rallies, including a report from KRON in San Francisco, mirrored the national movement with calls for Australian-style gun legislation. A suggestion is made to collect the abandoned, professionally made protest signs for future museum value. The emotional impact of the protests is highlighted by a first-grader's fear of being targeted in a school bathroom, which is described as a form of psychological abuse.
Protest Ephemera, Collectible Signs and Social Dynamics
The aftermath of the Women's March left behind piles of handmade signage, which are described as potential "beautiful collectibles." The march is characterized by some as a "giant mixer" or social event rather than a focused political movement, with claims of financial backing by George Soros.
Producer David Hazan provided an eyewitness account of a massive anti-Trump march in New York City involving approximately 100,000 people. The report describes a peaceful atmosphere dominated by millennials and women, featuring a variety of handmade placards with slogans regarding civil rights, immigration, and climate change.
During the CNN debate broadcast, a protest sign referencing the "frothy mix" urban dictionary definition of Rick Santorum's name was briefly visible. The incident raised questions regarding broadcast standards and the accidental or intentional inclusion of derogatory subliminal messaging in national political coverage.
