2017 Events
Protest 101 with Trade School Los Angeles
Take a class using barter instead of money with Trade School Los Angeles at the Armory. Trade School Los Angeles believes that everyone has something to offer, and that mutual exchange is a positive and powerful tool for building a community. Classes are open to the public.
Protest 101
Did you know your right to protest is enshrined in the Constitution? What’s the difference between a “demonstration” and “civil disobedience?” Is it safe to take your children to a protest? Is it right to protest right now? In the past few weeks, more Americans have been getting more engaged in democracy than ever before. They're doing that in many ways, including voting, donations, calls and letters to elected officials, and protests. This class is primarily designed for people who are new to protests, or perhaps are just protest-curious. It’s also appropriate for people who want to talk about the role of protest in democracy today. We will discuss the roots of political protest in law, the many different types of protest that exist, and how to plan to participate in a protest. We’ll also discuss any safety concerns you might have. All class participants will receive a zine about protests created by the instructor. No special materials are required, though you may want to have a notebook and pen to take notes. Bring your questions and concerns - we will discuss them and help you find the answers that are right for you. This event is open to the public, but registration is required.
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About the Instructor
Bronwyn Mauldin is a novelist and long-time political activist. She has a master’s degree in public administration (an MPA is like an MBA for people who want to work in the public sector) and has worked in both state and local government. She has also attended - and organized - many types of protests. Bronwyn has been a host on KPFK radio in LA and is the creator of GuerrillaReads, the online video literary magazine.
This event is free, but your price of admission is one of the following:
- A bottle of good olive oil
- Attend a protest and send me a write-up about your experience
- Hand made soap or lotion (not store bought)
- Pasta
- Read & comment on one of my essays on Medium