Either way, protest movements often use illegal tactics. The civil-rights movement frequently used illegal tactics. The Trump resistance has been the most hopeful sign of activism in decades. Thousands and thousands of people, mostly women, have been inspired to march, organize, dive into local politics and get out the vote. In the meantime, the shutdown reaches its one-month mark by the end of Monday, the same day the country is supposed to be honoring grass-roots activism.

Source: New York Times January 21, 2019 00:11 UTC