It is crucial, therefore, to protect robust demonstrations of political dissent while preventing them from turning into harassment or intimidation. The disruptors wanted to voice opposition to a possible overruling of Roe v. Wade, as foreshadowed by a leaked majority draft opinion last week. ACTION: Please tell the Washington Post that its call for repression of peaceful assembly is incompatible with democracy. CONTACT: You can send a message to the Washington Post at letters@washpost.com, or via Twitter @washingtonpost. Featured image: Washington Post depiction (5/10/22) of protest outside the Fairfax, Virginia, home of Justice Samuel Alito (photo: Kent Nishimura/EPA-EFE).

Source: Washington Post May 17, 2022 15:58 UTC