Donna Druchunas's Blog

Today the Denver Post featured an article called "Crafting Political Messages" as part of a collection of articles about knitting. I'm glad to see activist knitting becoming more popular. Because I follow a philosophy of nonviolence, I am always interested in creative and unusual forms of protest. (Sadly, I am not sure that nonviolence can really lead to sweeping social change, but I personally cannot participate in violent protest.)



This banner, created by blogger Lisa Ann Auerbach from Los Angeles, was auctioned off today with the proceeds going to support Free Speech TV in Boulder, Colorado. Lisa has made three of these banners, to auction off for different causes.

Lisa describes the banner on her blog, saying "My version contains the original handwriting of student Joseph Frederick's sign, a giant bong, and some of the text from the Supreme Court hearing. It is made in a tasteful duet of creme and light gray wool, and it is appropriate for all parades, parties, balls, bbqs, or anywhere bong hits might be served."

Thanks, Lisa, for using knitting to bring attention to the issue of protecting our First Amendment right of free speech.

P.S. For those who have no idea what this is about, here's a summary of the story from Wikipedia.