But even before this latest wave of action, we have witnessed a recent proliferation of disruptive protest, spanning a wide range of social movements. Instead, positive and negative polarization occur at the same time. Therefore, with all actions, organizers must weigh the relative benefits of the polarization created against potential downsides. Understanding that both positive and negative polarization occur at the same time means that protesters can win, even when there is backlash. Protest movements take a gamble when they unsettle the status quo.