DIEIN

Die-in

A die-in, sometimes known as a lie-in, is a form of protest where participants simulate being dead. Die-ins are a tactic that have been used by a variety of protest groups including peace activists, human rights activists, anti-abortion activists, AIDS activists, gun control activists and environmental activists. Often, protestors occupy an area for a short time instead of being forced to leave by the police.

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