If protesting didn't work, would those in power be doing everything they can right now to vilify protestors and crack down on free speech? Activist and author Annie Leonard offers an important history lesson on why protest is so important — and why it's needed now more than ever.

OH COMRADE ... -History has proven that one CAN NOT "protest" in communist countries -AND- libs want communism in the US!!

ROBERT RIOTS AND BREAKING THE LAWS BLOCKING THE STREETS IS NOT PROTEST IT IS RIOTING and you of all people know that

Robert didn't you support the Floyd 2020 peaceful protest riots that were responsible for causing up to $2 billion in insured damages and more uninsured damages ? The Floyd 2020 peaceful protest riots also resulted in black owned businesses being forced to close down permanently.

Leftist malcontents like Robert and his ex-hippie brethren never grew out of the 1960’s. They still view themselves as noble and righteous rebels fighting for justice when in fact they have just become unwitting pawns of the status quo. Its sad that he doesn’t realize this. 😮

Nobody said it doesn't accomplish anything, but the new age Left insists protesting is sufficient to accomplish everything imaginable

I think we should be open to real criticisms of protest that, without actionable demands and follow-up after the protest are just glorified social networking events, but even then grassroots organization requires face time, and Europe is showing us what protest can really do.

Does she talk about how the Communist Dumocrats restrict free speech and spy on their political opponents? I don't think so ? How come Robert Reich ??????????

You are still an idiot. Opposing everything unless it takes money from the wealthy to increase fraudulent aid programs.

Protesting can only work if people within the system feel the pressure to change things. However this current administration shields itself, and those it works with. They are actively commiting crimes and no one in a position of authority is doing anything.

If only they were peaceful… cut the gaslighting crap, runt.

None of those people were murdered.

Social media has had a negative impact on an otherwise peaceful society. Unpatriotic rabble-rousers collude on a variety of issues on social media to create a never-ending flow of protest across the country. Protesters who display hate for this country should be vilified!

Gangs would be charged with all kinds of shit. Must be @Leahgreenb white priv. @RahmEmanuel @BarackObama @davidaxelrod

The left achieves power with propaganda media and brutality.

You're a demented POS.

Because it could go to forms of protesting they "can't" see? Peaceful protests can take "many" forms I'm sure. IMO.

Curious? Are paid protesters activist of employees

You insufferable idiot. Free speech isn’t evil lies and hate speech. It’s the freedom to express yourself without harming others, and disregarding their rights.

Robert Reich has no degrees in economics. He just spouts off on this subject in his own personal interest.