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- Title
I Protest: It Is Not a Merry May.
- Authors
SCHLOSBERG, JOEL
- Abstract
The article discusses the national mood in early May 2024, which is described as more malaise than morning-in-America. The New York Post is criticized for its jubilant headline and the mayor of New York City is quoted as expressing disapproval of another country's flag being flown in the United States. The article also explores the frustrations of those who view protesters on college campuses as a hindrance to productive activity. It suggests that heavy financial subsidization of American institutions may lead to a lack of resource-allocation acumen, but also notes that funding can serve as a bulwark of allegiance to the state. The origins of May Day celebrations are discussed, highlighting their connection to labor agitators in nineteenth-century Chicago. The article concludes by emphasizing the long-standing tradition of Americans marching against government restrictions on their liberties.
- Subjects
PUBLIC demonstrations; SUBVERSIVE activities; MAY Day (Labor holiday)
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article