Category Archives: journalism

The Professional Protester #19 It’s Okay to Be Sad When A Famous Person Dies | The Professional Protester on Patreon

Official Post from The Professional Protester : I write this while thinking of the hilarious spirit that was Carl Reiner, may he rest in peace.Tell me if this sounds familiar.You’re hanging out with a friend, one of you is scrolling through the news on your phone.You: “Oh man did you hear? (Insert dead celebrity here)Continue reading “The Professional Protester #19 It’s Okay to Be Sad When A Famous Person Dies | The Professional Protester on Patreon”

The Professional Protester #18 Don’t Get Lazy Just Because Trump is Slipping | The Professional Protester on Patreon

Official Post from The Professional Protester : Donald Trump is floundering.  His Tulsa rally, marketed as his comeback from COVID, yielded one of the most pathetic turnouts in the history of his tenure.  Further, while I am no fan of Joe Biden, it is nice to see Trump’s favorability rates fall behind Biden by doubleContinue reading “The Professional Protester #18 Don’t Get Lazy Just Because Trump is Slipping | The Professional Protester on Patreon”

For The Love of God Liberals, Stfu and Get to Organizing!

Liberals need to stop obsessing about the stupid things said by Donald Trump and need to be talking about the effects his actions have on the most vulnerable in our society. The tedious personality cults and hero worship in politics need to end. The left will always be reacting to the right wing because theContinue reading “For The Love of God Liberals, Stfu and Get to Organizing!”

The Professional Protester #17 Corrupt Leadership in the George Floyd Rebellion | The Professional Protester on Patreon

Official Post from The Professional Protester : In Russia 1917, Tsarism was overthrown by a revolution very similar in style to the George Floyd rebellion.  Leon Trotsky notes in his History of the Russian Revolution that no single organization took the lead on calling for the rebellion and demonstrations that eventually forced the Tsar toContinue reading “The Professional Protester #17 Corrupt Leadership in the George Floyd Rebellion | The Professional Protester on Patreon”

The Professional Protester #16 Gatekeeper Activism | The Professional Protester on Patreon

Official Post from The Professional Protester : Does anyone else have a problem with gatekeeper activism in their communities?In Sacramento, where I live and organize, any coalition work that might be to the benefit of the working class has a serious hurdle to overcome.  Old guard activists acting as gatekeepers and cliquish behaviors.Sacramento, — ReadContinue reading “The Professional Protester #16 Gatekeeper Activism | The Professional Protester on Patreon”

The Professional Protester #15 Amy Cooper got what she deserved | The Professional Protester on Patreon

Official Post from The Professional Protester : As the George Floyd Rebellion Rages on I am reminded by the events that happened the week before in Central Park when Amy Cooper tried to call the police on a black man for asking her to follow park rules.Since then she has lost her job and becomeContinue reading “The Professional Protester #15 Amy Cooper got what she deserved | The Professional Protester on Patreon”