Protests that achieve effective change for the better are often the ones that are seen as deeply unpopular by the public, and are rarely approved of by the govt.

The right to protest must never be predicated on the feelings of politicians or the experts on their payroll.

Many people are happy to protest so long as the cause du jour is popular. Protesting for Instagram posts.

The real test is when the cause you stand up for is not widely accepted by the gen public.

Do you think protestors of the vietnam war were popular initially?

This thread by @McCormickProf comes to mind. https://twitter.com/McCormickProf/status/1278529694355292161?s=19