Here’s What’s Changed About Protesting In D.C.
You’ve probably seen the headlines about protestors interrupting Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s dinner at Morton’s Steakhouse. But that's not the only "creative" protest around town. Hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd explain how local activism has evolved with the times and if that evolution translates into real action.
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