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Step 5: Execute the Protest No matter how much you plan [...]Something will
go wrong, your plans might change [...] and remember to expect the unexpected and
be able to react appropriately, with professionalism.
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3. Bring a Camera – You want to have as many pictures of your event as pos-
sible for your records, newsletters […]. Remember to capture pictures at interesting
angles and, when possible, be sure to get shots that entail action or that conveys an
interesting message. These pictures are much more likely to get re-printed by media.
[…]
4. Bring a Video Recorder – [...] YouTube videos of protests can be terrific ways to
increase your profile and are even more telling than pictures[...] And, do not hesitate
to get it online fast to send out to your local TV stations!
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Tip 1: Community, Networking and finding Allies. Since protests are often
a numbers game, working with others is vital to making your event a success. That
is why building a community, or network that is willing to collaborate on projects,
is vital to running a protest. […] Do not be afraid to call established organizations
together for coalition meetings [...] Over time, if you can develop a working relation-
ship with like-minded people, future events will run much more smoothly. This will
also save time, money and manpower at making your protests work. [...]
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Tip 2: Post-Protest Fun. The primary purpose of a protest is to ensure that
your message is reached by a large audience to create fundamental change in soci-
ety. However, the videos and photos from each event should also be used to boost
supporter morale and continue to outreach to your audience. // Create a slideshow
or a video montage that can be shown to those who attended the protest.[...] Host a
screening where everyone can watch the final product. Also, don’t forget to post the
video on YouTube or a blog […] // Remember, if people enjoy attending each event,
it will be easier to get people to show up to future events. [...] Make friends, not just
members!
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Tip 3: Love the Labor. [...] keep in mind that the more organized you are
before an event, and the more time you give yourself to plan each event, the more
prepared you will be to deal with logistical problems. [...]
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Tip 4: Take Risks. The most successful protests are often the most creative. [...]
If you want to get the media’s attention, but don’t have 100,000 people marching in
the streets for your cause, having a catchy idea may make someone take notice. Give
them a multitude of reasons to take notice of your cause.
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Tip 5: Let it be Organic. Encouraging supporters to develop their own creative
ideas will work wonders toward getting more people involved. [...] People should
feel compelled to run with their ideas, so long as it is “value added” to the protest
and overall idea of accomplishing the protest’s goals. [...] If members and supporters
enjoy the event, and your message is well-received and covered, then your work has
been a success.
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[…] When you have a plan, submit a proposal to Students For Liberty’s Stu-
dent Protest Grants to try and get funding for it. If Students For Liberty cannot fi-
nancially support the protest, but we support the effort, we will still provide con-
nections and non-financial resources to support your group. // Additionally, do not
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