I'm not sure that it's the visual appearance (loved the prof-or-hobo page!), I think it's the behavior. Do you think standing around holding signs is an effect

I'm not sure that it's the visual appearance (loved the prof-or-hobo page!), I think it's the behavior. Do you think standing around holding signs is an effective tactic? Is that what you would do if you were directly impacted by the shutdown? Note that Gustavo Costa was interviewed "on a cold morning in his quiet living room" and the unnamed scientist spoke "by phone on the way to a job interview." I didn't see the article claiming they spoke to anyone pictured, and yes, those were very well-balanced race/gender/age diversity photos. Even had a couple of grey-haired white guys.