Protests are a first step not a last. They serve multiple purposes, here’s just a couple
Organizers of the protests quite often gain members of whatever group they are from it. They have clipboards, QR codes, etc. to get people to signup for mailing lists & work on other action
They are a lightning rod to get people to engage. If you’ve never been to a mass protest it’s hard to really express how much they make you feel not alone and that others are just as pissed as you are. Want to start other action like mass boycotts or strikes? Now you have more people willing to join
They also let people who are upset and within system know they are not alone in pushing back. Makes them more willing to fight back and not roll over if they know others will support them. This is true at all levels of government - not just federal
Protests are a first step not a last. They serve multiple purposes, here’s just a couple
Organizers of the protests quite often gain members of whatever group they are from it. They have clipboards, QR codes, etc. to get people to signup for mailing lists & work on other action
They are a lightning rod to get people to engage. If you’ve never been to a mass protest it’s hard to really express how much they make you feel not alone and that others are just as pissed as you are. Want to start other action like mass boycotts or strikes? Now you have more people willing to join
They also let people who are upset and within system know they are not alone in pushing back. Makes them more willing to fight back and not roll over if they know others will support them. This is true at all levels of government - not just federal