is protesting ineffective? | penny for your thoughts ep. 5

"And if my generation is going to make any impact at all There's one thing we need to believe: We need to believe that the songs that we write can be better Than the songs that were written by the legends of our past We have to believe that the music that we make Has the potential to be better than the music that was made By the legends of our past Otherwise what's the point? And I hope it's okay that I said that I hope the older generation ain't pissed It's just that I want a summer of love too I want a renaissance I want ours to be the best I know that sounds conceited as hell I know it sounds like blasphemy to say That we could be better than the Beatles, and Dylan, and Beethoven Oh I'm not saying that it's me All I'm saying's that I'm trying Me and my friends we are trying" -- John Craigie, Manifesto https://youtu.be/7ZMRgDYLWXw?si=5_-z0ppUwKS7euYg ------- are american protests actually ineffective — or did we forget how to be citizens? In this episode of Penny for Your Thoughts, let's yap about the rising wave of protest critiques — from silly signs to shallow participation — and ask the real question: Are we expecting perfection from grassroots movements while offering nothing but criticism in return? Have we forgotten what it means to be a citizen? We talk protest culture, mutual aid, strategy, and the difference between content and contribution. Because it’s not enough to be angry anymore we need outcomes. ----- 🔗 Resources + Connect: 🖤 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://dasiasade.substack.com 🎙️ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fITTmeM8OrITntdyyaZU5?si=Tz3qfoN4RYuBIzcLKjuLyQ 📚 Join the We The Public Book Club: https://fable.co/club/the-public-square-with-dasia-washington-229317109835 ☕ Support my work: https://buymeacoffee.com/dwdoesitk 📷 IG - https://www.instagram.com/dasiadoesit/ 🎵TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasiadoesit 📍PT. - https://www.pinterest.com/dasiadoes/ 🛼 Learn to skate: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-dIFW_k3wDPDQOm1P1on4Ts-_M4GBSgS p.s: check out my adult rollerskating course if you like a more structured approach. From sock practice drills and move breakdowns to skate affirmations and beyond. I’ve got you covered there too boo. https://stan.store/dasiadoesit/p/get-started-with-this-amazing-course-yi8jp