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Music was ringing in the plaza and sounds of discussion could be heard around the tables. The wind was relentless to the organizers, blowing signs and moving tables, but they remained true to their cause and continued their work.

Contributed by: Trey Blakely, alumnus

Protesters rallied outside the University of Houston while the GOP debate was held inside Feb. 25. Some issues demonstrators spoke out against were low minimum wage, hate, racism, deportation and environmental pollution.

The idea of the Confederate flag, what it stands for, and whether or not the symbol should remain has been an ongoing debate throughout the United States. This map shows the hot spots in which the debate has struck.

VIDEO SLIDESHOW Slideshow and video by David Rozycki: The Signal. Click here to read David Rozycki's article "Crossing the Thin Red Line."