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We love a good protest sign, but for various reasons (mostly to do with laziness) we have never brought one of our own to a protest. That said, nothing alleviates the tension of thousands of outraged people amassed on the streets like a little humor, which is why we encourage funny signs at every opportunity. [...]

Whenever we go to a protest we plan on bringing a sign then chicken out at the last minute. You know, they’re awkward and heavy, and sometimes the people behind you get mad because you’re blocking the view. Plus, if it’s a really big and smart protest you have to worry about how your sign [...]

One of the most iconic images of modern history is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary: on June 5th, 1989 an unknown man faced down a row of tanks on Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, where months of protest had finally ceased when the military removed protesters from the public plaza by force. Nobody ever discovered who [...]

Today is International Sex Workers’ Rights Day, and in honor of the various events taking place on this day of action (check out the Sex Workers Outreach Project’s website for events near you) we’ve rounded up some DIY sign suggestions should you find yourself in a city holding a sex workers rights parade. Here, then, [...]