Safety Pins Protesting Donald Trump Election

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Safety pins have long been a staple of anarchist culture. They're populist, cheap, and easy to put on or remove. You probably remember the crust punks of your high school fairly festooned in the things. Now, they're coming back to show solidarity with the people that Donald Trump hates. The idea began, according to GOOD with Brexit. An American tweeted that wearing the pin would denote an individual loyal to the cause of those discriminated against by racists or homophobes.

So I have an idea similar to #ridewithme to help protect those eing abused as result of Brexit referendum - but I need your help.
— miss pommery 1926 (@cheeahs) June 26, 2016

Now that America has gone and elected a man who has inspired a wave of racist attacks, the pins have made their way back across the Atlantic. People all over are tweeting their image with the pin and a message of solidarity.

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#safetypin on, in solidarity with those who Trump hates. I am a safe ally & I believe in a better world than the one I woke up to yesterday. pic.twitter.com/ynuf1Eg4UH
— happify (@happifydesign) November 10, 2016

Reports of harassment in schools & elsewhere are breaking my heart. I will stand up for anybunny who is being bullied. #safetypin pic.twitter.com/Mm1WA4Xt9G
— Mo Willems' Pigeon (@The_Pigeon) November 10, 2016

I am wearing my #safetypin. to let others know I am a safe person to turn to if they feel threatened in any way. #NotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/LzWF7JSpbS
— SteveMounce (@bearbisquit) November 11, 2016

Wearing a #safetypin in solidarity w all those exposed to hate & violence after the election. Let's stand as allies! https://t.co/c7awfDmK9t pic.twitter.com/s1WtckRj84
— Lucky Tran (@luckytran) November 10, 2016

Want to join the movement? Here's how: Put a safety pin on your shirt and don't be an asshole. Simple, right?

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