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No Kings Day and the Art of Refusal

Les Mis, Protest Signs, and Children Reclaiming the National Anthem: How Art Plays Into Protest.

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Jocelyn Hittle
Jun 16, 2025
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It was the sound of hundreds singing “Do You Hear the People Sing?” from Les Misérables. It was Hamilton lyrics shouted into the air like declarations. It was soldiers stepping out of rhythm with eac…

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