The Safety Pin Movement Comes To America

After Brexit, Britons wear safety pins to show solidarity and friendship with immigrants and minorities. It's happening here now.
The Safety Pin Movement Comes To America
By Frances Langum — November 12, 2016

People in the United States are now wearing safety pins in solidarity with those who might be denigrated or made afraid in a post-election America.

I reported on the post-Brexit safety pin movement back in June.

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Images via Instagram.

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