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few hundred people then attempted to levitate the building.

The striking civic protest against the Vietnam War was noteworthy not just for its unusual call to action, but for the new and inventive ways Americans were flexing their right to peaceably assemble. And the Yippies who put on the event inspired countless creative takes on what protest could be, from the Womens Art Movement (WAM) to the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP).

The tradition of protesting in the United States is older than the country itself. This year, we've seen that historic institution full force with Black Lives Matter protests and, more generally, protests against the storied, systemic racial injustice in the United States. The May 25 death of George Floyd, a Black man, held under the knee of a white police officer in Minneapolis, sparked protests across U.S. cities and around the world. The protesters have called for justice for Floyd and other Black peoplefrom Breonna Taylor to Elijah McClainwho were killed by police, an end to police brutality, a dismantling of racist systems and symbols (including memorials to Confederate soldiers), and a greater investment in communities in need.

The protests prompted widespread dialogue about racial injustice and the political and cultural systems that support it. The four police officers involved in the killing of Floyd were charged with crimes related to the incident. The Minneapolis City Council agreed to dismantle its police force and rethink how it approaches public safety. And many politicians promised to adjust police budgets so money gets reallocated to support communities directly through improved housing, education, and mental health programs, especially in communities of color.

To understand where the Black Lives Matter demonstrations fit into this rich history, Stacker took a closer look at some of the most famous American protests. Research came from the New York Times, The Week, Time, and Business Insider; government archives; and information from unions and mission-driven organizations. The demonstrations that have made their mark on history range from the Boston Tea Party and Temperance prayer protests to demonstrations for modern-day issues, like civil rights, climate change, nuclear disarmament, reproductive health concerns, LGBTQ+ equality, and gun control.

Keep reading to learn about the important issues that motivated Americans to protestand the impacts of those actions on our society today.

[Pictured: A portrait taken during The Day Without an Immigrant protest on May 1, 2006.]

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The 5th Annual Santa Monica Playhouse BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, will be a little different this year. We're sure you know why. Despite the challenges of this worldwide pandemic, we embrace an optimism for the future, continuing to produce theatre that aims to connect us, celebrate our strengths and differences, and enrich our lives. Whats on today? Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party, "A winning blend of vaudeville, English pantomime and music hall." DRAMA-LOGUE. Join Alice as she returns to the Wonderland of her youth. Will Alice prevail or are the Cards stacked against her? Will the Queen suffer a heart attack? Will the surprise tea party come off with civili-TEA or hostili-TEA. Help Alice set things aright in this zany musical comedy for kids ages 2 to 102. In this, our 60th year, we're sad we are not able to invite audiences into our theatres and know that live-stream can never replace the human connection that comes from shared space that is so intrinsic and vital to theatre, but safety and health come first. We look forward to seeing everyone in person at BFF 2021. And since were live online this year, we can even touch the lives of friends on the East Coast and beyond. Thanks to generous grants from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, and Playhouse PALS, BFF 2020 will bring you a host of free events online as BFF artists present a series of shows that will have audiences of all ages raving with laughter and tears. BFF 2020 events will include Heather Kellers CHEMO BARBIE (Oct 19, 6:30pm), Wendy Hammers I BROKE UP WITH CANCER (Oct 21, 5pm), ALICE AND THE WONDERFUL TEA PARTY (Oct 25, 1pm), Marilyn Andersons HOW TO LIVE LIKE A MILLIONAIRE WHEN YOURE A MILLION SHORT (Oct 26, 5:30pm), Jannica Olins (IM)Perfekt (Oct 28, 6pm), Carla Delaneys WORTH IT! (Oct 30, 5:30pm), Shelley Fishers family-friendly THE PALLIGATOR SHOW (Nov 2, 2pm), Cindy DAndreas CATSH!T CRAZY (Nov 4, 5:30pm), Bill Berrys ROSE PETALS AND ASHES (Nov 6:30pm), Rahvaunia Johnsons tHis Is Very IMPORTANT (Nov 8, 6pm). All show are PST (Pacific Standard Time). For your live-streaming link, just visit https://www.santamonicaplayhouse.com/thebff2020.html

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But the Democrats divisions all look quite civil compared with the problems post-Trump Republicans will face. Trump built his base in the insurgent anti-government, anti-immigrant movement that, during the last recession, came to prominence as the Tea Party. Then he forged a pact with evangelical Christians, to whom he promised a steady supply of socially conservative federal judges, including on the Supreme Court. He also built a strong alliance with his partys anti-abortion-rights observant Catholicsa constituency epitomized by Attorney General William Barr. So Trump campaigns unbowed atop a coalition that, by my estimate, constitutes 65 percent of his party. He has lost swing voters but kept his most avid fans. Among the voters who approve of Trumps job performance, about 70 percent do so strongly.

Todays Republican Party dominates all branches of government in about 15 states that will keep sending successful political leaders to the U.S. House and Senate to fight against immigration, social liberalism, multiculturalism, and equal voting rights. But the party is battling to hold on to statessuch as North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texasthat have large metropolitan areas, growing populations of immigrants and college graduates, and greater political engagement among Black and Latino citizens. And Republican leaders in those states appear poised to follow the self-destructive lead of their California counterparts a generation ago.

Mike Madrid: What Democrats dont understand about Latino voters

California Republicans were the first to act on the economic and cultural fears raised by immigration. As the Latino population grew, state Republicans put Proposition 187 on the ballot in 1994. It barred undocumented immigrants from attending public schools or using public hospitals and required cooperation with federal immigration officials. Its passage had a huge negative impact on Black and Latino support for Republicans, but more important, it led to immigration crowding out other issues. Republicans became a predominantly white, socially conservative, anti-immigration party with little interest in education, the environment, and other issues of interest to moderate voters. Before Proposition 187, Democrats and Republicans were both competitive in races for president and governor and evenly split the states seats in the House of Representatives. But in 2010, Democrats won every statewide office.

Whats instructive is how Republican leaders reacted as their party fell further and further behind. Each year, they fielded fewer moderate candidates; in the 2018 midterm, a Democratic-wave election, California Republicans were annihilated. The Trump-supported gubernatorial candidate got only 38 percent of the vote. In Orange County, once Ronald Reagans suburban heartland, every GOP member of Congress lost. Republicans held on to only seven congressional seats in the whole state of California.

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A man arrested by the feds for threatening a federal judge is a member of the North Jersey Regional Tea Party since 2010, according to his Facebook page, and an avid backer of President Donald J. Trumps reelection campaign.

Bill Kaetzs Twitter page is crammed with supportive posts of the president, including TV commercials backing the presidents reelection bid and interviews questioning COVID-19 fear mongering tactics.

According to the complaint:

William Kaetz, 56, of Paramus, was charged by criminal complaint with making an interstate communication containing a threat to injure a person and with threatening to assault and murder a federal judge. Kaetz is scheduled to have his initial appearance this afternoon by videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor.

According to the criminal complaint filed in this case:

On Sept. 24, 2020, Kaetz sent a communication via U.S. Mail to a federal district judges house, claiming to have a pending civil matter before the judge and requesting that the judge expedite the case. Kaetz was interviewed that day by investigators and admitted to being concerned about the status of his pending lawsuit before the judge. Kaetz also asked for the judge to be recused and stated that he had acquired the judges home address using a paid internet-based service. Kaetz further stated that the excessive delay on his pending case was unacceptable to him.

On Sept. 30, 2020, Kaetz left a voicemail for the judge, at the judges office, stating that he had cases pending before the judge, that the judge should have decided his matters weeks ago, and that he wanted the judge off his cases and off the bench. Kaetz further stated that he would not take no for an answer.

The man who shot and killed the son of Judge Esther Salas this past summer was also a strong backer of Trump.

From the Atlantic:

Roy Den Hollander, the self-described anti-feminist attorney who authorities say is the chief suspect in the shootings of the son and the husband of a federal judge in New Jersey, attacked that judge by name in misogynistic, racist writings he wrote over a period of years and posted in bulk on the Internet Archive. Den Hollander, who describes himself as a Trump volunteer in his writings, called the judge an affirmative action case who affiliated with those who wanted to convince America that whites, especially white males, were barbarians, and all those of a darker skin complexion were victims.'

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Cathy Jalal Bonnard, of Garden Glamping, Kelly Simmons, of Pink Peony Weddings, and Vicky Copson-Garman, of the Jolly Hucksters Mobile Bar Company, are inviting residents to enter a grand prize draw in aid of Breast Cancer Now.

The businesswomen are offering A Pink Gin and Tea afternoon party for six, which they will come and set up in your home or garden (weather permitting), at the date of your choice, whilst respecting the government restrictions guidelines.

Cathy said: We wanted to give something back to a good cause, so we decided to choose a charity close to our hearts; we all know people who have had breast cancer.

Charities have been suffering because of Covid-19. They havent been able to fundraise on the same scale, while there will be some women who have had their treatment delayed.

The prize is valid for 12 months and redeemable within 25 miles of Leighton Buzzard.

To enter: entrants must be 18 years old or over; click on the JustGiving page link and make your donation (5 or above); once done, message one of the businesses on Facebook with your donation reference number, which will act as your raffle ticket.

The grand prize draw will be held on October 23.

Kind local business owners have also donated prizes for the draw. The owners and prizes are as follows:

Cheryl perfume bauble (choice of perfume) - Scentsational Beauty & More

Lizzy Avon Goodies Hamper Lizzy Licious Avon

Chlo pink wax melts Fizz & Scent Co

Chris Selection of greeting cards Daisy Cards - and handbag sized antibacterial gels & a holder - Chrissies American Favourites

Katie Selection of greeting cards - Pearl and Pickle

Tamsyn A specially limited-edition Pink Palm heart encasing real flowers, herbs and a healing and protection spell Lilys Room

Sophie personalised stocking - Sophies Creations

Simone treatment voucher (choice from full treatment menu) Natural Healing

Leah Body Shop pink grapefruit products

Elizabeth Unicorn magic painting book - Glidies Awesome Books

Laura wood sage and sea salt candle Scarlight Candles

Helen Scentsy goodies - Helens_Scents

Veronika moonstone pink earrings - WitchWorkRoom

Amy pair of pink glitter stemmed gin glasses - The Studio @ idcardit

Szilvia Avon shower gel and bath bubble - Your Pretty Little Things

Charlie pink sweets hamper - Sweetest Memories

Kayleigh trio of pink wax melt snap bars - Melt Mayhem

Niki Pink coat, hat, mittens and dress (6 to 9months) - J & J Rainbows.

Gemma - pink gin candle with pink gin gift Chandles

Gill pink hand decorated little wooden house - Red Poppies Studios

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Leighton-Linslade residents can win Pink Gin and Tea party in aid of Breast Cancer Now - Leighton Buzzard Observer