Posted at 1:19 PM on April 23, 2012
by Bob Collins
(3 Comments)
Images from the last 24 hours of protests around the world:
American Airlines and American Eagle employees march to U.S. Bankruptcy Court to protest against American's plans to cut jobs and labor costs . (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Demonstrators in London protest at the proposed site of a new Abercrombie & Fitch childrens clothing store on Savile Row. They claim that the chain store's presence would signal the demise of a street dedicated to the bespoke tailoring trade. (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)
In Mumbai, Indian Bollywood actress and model Rozlyn Khan bathes in red water to protest animal testing. The event was held to mark the eve of World Day for Animals in Laboratories. (Photo STRDEL/AFP/Getty Images)
A Palestinian woman holds a portrait of a jailed loved one at a protest outside the Red Cross offices in Gaza City. She's calling for the released of Palestlinian prisoners held in Israel.(Photo: MOHAMMED ABED/AFP/Getty Images)
An activist wearing a bull mask holds a sign reading "We are the voice of those who do not have one. Abolition!" as she takes part in protest against bullfighting in Mexico City. (Photo: Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty Images)
In South Korea, a man takes a picture of the sign of a Christian protester who is calling for the cancellation a Lady Gaga concert in Seoul. Church groups say she promotes homosexuality. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
This handout photo provided by NationalADAPT shows handcuffed actor Noah Wyle arrested during a protest at the Capitol in Washington. The group ADAPT protested proposed cuts in Medicaid. (AP Photo/NationalADAPT)
Up with dissent!
Street protests tend to be carried out by those who have been or fear being dis-empowered.
Their power is increased when they are joined by those who have no skin directly in the game, but a strong personal sense of justice.
Coalitions and a broad concept of community ( I live in the Sentient Beings neighborhood ) can be pretty effective too.
You forgot to interview me. I am changing the world. Why didn't you interview me?
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