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White chalk-style lettering on a black background reads: "Next time you think art doesn't matter, consider how scared the fascists are of" followed by "SIDEWALK CHALK" in rainbow-colored letters. A pile of colorful sidewalk chalk sticks sits at lower left. Credit: @therapywithmaggieLPC

Fascists Fear Sidewalk Chalk, Apparently

A chalkboard-style political meme argues art matters because fascists fear sidewalk chalk, tapping the childhood joy of driveway chalk drawing.

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White chalk-style lettering on a black background reads: "Next time you think art doesn't matter, consider how scared the fascists are of" followed by "SIDEWALK CHALK" in rainbow-colored letters. A pile of colorful sidewalk chalk sticks sits at lower left. Credit: @therapywithmaggieLPC

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