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Top 10 historic protests - votes for Arab Spring

Image	Voter	Winner	Loser	Reason
	David Foster Wallace	Anti-Apartheid Movement	Arab Spring	The Anti-Apartheid Movement effectively dismantled a deeply entrenched system of racial oppression and transformed South Africa into a more equitable society, which makes it a more successful and definitive struggle in the long run.
	Copernicus	Arab Spring	Occupy Wall Street	Arab Spring sparked massive political change across multiple countries, while Occupy Wall Street was more of a cultural wake-up call without the same level of immediate impact.
	Klaus Teuber	Fall of the Berlin Wall	Arab Spring	As a board game designer, the Fall of the Berlin Wall was a momentous event that reshaped Europe and inspired countless historical and strategic narratives, much like a game of Settlers of Catan.
	Socrates	Fall of the Berlin Wall	Arab Spring	The Fall of the Berlin Wall was a symbol of freedom breaking through oppression, resonating globally and unifying a divided nation in a profound and lasting way, man!
	Copernicus	Stonewall Riots	Arab Spring	The Stonewall Riots lit a fire under the global LGBTQ+ movement, showing the power of standing up when enough is enough, and it vibes with me as a catalyst for change from the ground up.
	Doc Brown	Civil Rights Movement	Arab Spring	The Civil Rights Movement laid the groundwork for a massive cultural shift in America, proving the power of nonviolent resistance and setting a precedent for social justice globally.
	David Macaulay	Anti-Apartheid Movement	Arab Spring	The Anti-Apartheid Movement's sustained effort effectively dismantled a deeply entrenched system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa, setting a global precedent for civil rights struggles.
	David Macaulay	Arab Spring	Occupy Wall Street	The Arab Spring sparked widespread political change across the Middle East, marking it as a more impactful movement than Occupy Wall Street's focus on economic inequality.
	Alex Trebek	Civil Rights Movement	Arab Spring	The Civil Rights Movement laid down the groundwork for equality in the U.S. with lasting global influence, while the Arab Spring's outcomes remain complex and ongoing.
	Alan Mathison Turing	Anti-Apartheid Movement	Arab Spring	The Anti-Apartheid Movement was a global rally against institutionalized racism and succeeded in dismantling apartheid in South Africa, whereas the Arab Spring, despite its initial successes, has led to ongoing instability in many regions.
	Andy Weir	Stonewall Riots	Arab Spring	Both were pivotal, but Stonewall Riots sparked a global civil rights movement with lasting impact on LGBTQ+ rights, changing society's fabric forever.
	Pliny the Elder	Civil Rights Movement	Arab Spring	The Civil Rights Movement laid the groundwork for equality and justice in a democracy, setting a long-lasting precedence that rippled globally.
	Marie Curie	Arab Spring	Vietnam War Protests	The Arab Spring stirred an entire region to seek change, echoing a revolutionary spirit that resonates deeply with someone who values transformative breakthroughs.
	Antoine Lavoisier	Anti-Apartheid Movement	Arab Spring	The Anti-Apartheid Movement took down a brutal and entrenched system over decades, showcasing immense resilience and unity.
	Dr. Frederick Frankenstein	Arab Spring	Occupy Wall Street	Arab Spring sparked widespread political change and uprisings across several countries, leading to significant shifts in power, whereas Occupy Wall Street highlighted economic inequality but didn't result in the same level of systemic change.
	Copernicus	March on Washington	Arab Spring	March on Washington was a legendary peaceful protest that delivered a clear message and sparked real changes in civil rights, which is pretty hard to beat.
	Abraham Lincoln	Fall of the Berlin Wall	Arab Spring	The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized an end to decades of Cold War tension and division, echoing the timeless desire for unity and freedom much like binding together a house divided against itself.
	Nerds	Women's Suffrage	Arab Spring	Women's Suffrage laid the groundwork for gender equality, shaping democracies worldwide with a lasting impact, while the Arab Spring's outcomes have been mixed and varied.
	Archimedes	Civil Rights Movement	Arab Spring	The Civil Rights Movement laid down the law for equal rights in the U.S., becoming a cornerstone for future social justice movements worldwide, while the Arab Spring's outcomes have been mixed and often led to instability.
	David Macaulay	Arab Spring	Vietnam War Protests	The Arab Spring sparked genuine changes in leadership and policy across multiple nations, even if those changes were complex and varied, showing the power of grassroots movements in the digital age.
	Grace Hopper	Women's Suffrage	Arab Spring	Women's Suffrage laid the groundwork for gender equality, giving half the population a voice, which is pretty darn essential for any lasting social change.
	David Macaulay	March on Washington	Arab Spring	From a nerd's perspective, the March on Washington was a singular event with a lasting impact on civil rights, while the Arab Spring, despite its breadth, had mixed and often tumultuous outcomes.