protesting
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How to Identify and Fight a Coup
1The current unrest in the United States has many people claiming an attempted coup is underway. But what does that mean?
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How to Build a DIY Sound Cannon Shield
In recent weeks, police departments across the country have used so-called “sound cannons” to control and disperse crowds of protestors. Officially known as Long Range Acoustic Devices, or LRADs, these speakers are essentially sound-based weapons that allow law enforcement to broadcast high-frequency audio at a painful volume and in a precise direction over a long…
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How To Shout At A Protest Without Wrecking Your Voice
Speaking up matters, but that doesn’t have to be just metaphorical. If you attend a protest, you may find yourself chanting, cheering, shouting, and otherwise using your voice to be heard loud and clear. The fight against injustice is a marathon, though, not a sprint, so you’ll want to be able to shout again another…
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The First Aid You Might Need To Know At A Protest
The past week has shown us that you can never predict when a peaceful protest will escalate into something violent. (Though it’s certainly happening a lot these days, mainly thanks to inappropriate responses from the police.) If you’re headed to a protest, it can be helpful to brush up on your first aid basics—and to…