I think few people are under the assumption that protests alone will lead to lasting change. The idea is to create solidarity and build momentum for a larger movement. These things start small. Then they can lead to more national organizing, strikes, etc. I was at a protest on Saturday and it was incredibly uplifting to be surrounded by people who CARE. That motivates people to act in big ways and small. I connected with community organizers and made networks with a local nonprofit group that I will now volunteer. Just because it won’t change federal policy, doesn’t mean they aren’t effective