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An NRA Protestor Interrupts A Recent NRA Press Conference [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:53:33 +0000

Watch as an NRA protestor walks on stage to let the world know how he truly feels about the organization that advocates the “right to bear arms.” The protestor held up a sign that read, ‘The NRA are killing our children,‘ while he stood in front of one of the organizations spokespersons. I ask, how [...]

Organized Teacher's Protest In Baton Rouge Forces School Closures

Chris Reed — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:42:19 +0000

As more and more teachers journey towards the State Capitol in Baton Rouge to voice their opinions and concerns towards state legislatures and other government officials, many school districts around Acadiana have no option but to shut the doors while the educators exercise their right to protest. Thousands of educators are protesting Governor Jindal's education reform in Baton Rouge, yet schools simply do not have enough "man power" to accommodate all of it's students.

Musicians to Protest Grammy Category Cuts Outside Staples Center

Scott Shetler — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:52:16 +0000

While Bruno Mars, Adele, Katy Perry and the rest of the world’s most popular performers celebrate their success inside the Staples Center on Sunday night at the 2012 Grammy Awards, another group of musicians plans to protest outside the arena to express their displeasure at the Recording Academy’s decision to eliminate 31 categories.

LSU Grad Student Benjamin Haas Decides Against Burning Flag as Thousands Counter-Protest [NSFW VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:15:14 +0000

Yesterday an LSU grad student's plans to burn an American flag in a peaceful protest was cut short when thousands of LSU students showed up to counter-protest the unpatriotic move. Benjamin Haas, a communication studies graduate student tried to read a prepared statement as an estimated 1,500 to 2,500 students and community members chanted things like "U-S-A" and threw water balloons and ice at him.