Defending the Right to Protest

Two veteran activists warn that America’s right to protest is under siege, with nearly 400 anti-protest bills introduced across 45 states. They reveal how corporate SLAPP lawsuits are weaponized to silence dissent, citing Greenpeace’s costly legal battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Yet they celebrate protest’s power—like the 2015 Seattle kayaktivist campaign that halted Shell’s Arctic drilling. Drawing on history, they remind us that heroes like Rosa Parks often faced isolation before gaining recognition. Their new book urges everyone to join the fight: protest works when it’s organized, sustained, and rooted in community. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a54feba2e8bb03ba