Potential for severe thunderstorms across Minnesota Thursday. Storms could produce very large hail, strong winds and even tornadoes

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

We're hearing about plenty of protests this year. Between Pussy Riot, the Occupy movement and demonstrations in Europe over the economy, it seems the world is always protesting. But are these protests really effecting change, or are they merely an outlet for anger? 

Michael Kazin, professor of history at Georgetown, will join The Daily Circuit Monday to talk about what constitutes an effective protest in a world where most organizing and activism now occurs online. 

Kazin wrote about the difference between the Tea Party and Occupy movements 

Ralph Young, history professor at Temple University, will also join the discussion.

Gallery

Between Pussy Riot, the Occupy movement and demonstrations in Europe over the economy, it seems the world is always protesting. But are these protests really effecting change, or are they merely an outlet for anger?

How a protest leads to real change

Go Deeper.

Like this?