Bring back World War II lapel paperclip as protest

Published 1:30 am Friday, December 26, 2025

If you are feeling lost with the mess of this Trump administration, join the silent revolution. During World War II when Germany invaded Norway, the citizens found a way to have a silent revolution. Everyone started to wear paper clips. (By the way, the paper clip was invented by a Norwegian, Johan Vaaler, in 1899.)

The paper clips symbolized resistance and unity. I try to wear a paper clip every day for my silent revolution and it makes me feel like I am doing something positive.

Helen Arnold

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