84 more arrested on ‘Moral Monday’ as protesters decry ‘outsiders’ label

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3. This should spread to other state capitols.

Lucky for state legislators that so many state capitols are difficult to get to and not major population centers. Not only do demonstrators have to take time off from work (unless retired or unemployed), but also pay for transportation. For example, Harrisburg in Pennsylvania; Albany in New York,Sacramento, CA, or Tallahassee in Florida are far away from major population centers of those states. Other capitols are tucked into far corners or state borders: Carson City, Nevada; Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Another consideration is that legislatures are not in session many Mondays - but all the better to have more localized demonstrations at the district offices of these politicians when they're not in session. I think you'd get a LOT more local coverage that way too. It should top the list of interesting news for local media, and that's what puts the fear of dog into these state legislators - they are 95% about keeping their constituents happy enough to vote them back into office.

I note that the North Carolina protestors' have a 14 point People's Agenda. So important to always accompany protests with specific demands. In the case of 14 points, it's easy for legislators to say it's too difficult to make so many changes. I suggest prioritizing, i.e, hitting them over the heads (figuratively, of course) with one at a time.