Still, when the Donnas made their MTV appearance, some fans outside on Seventh Avenue raised a sign denouncing Ms. Lavigne.

Chanting throngs of protesters had come out for Saturday's opening, but yesterday there was only one lone demonstrator, a woman with a sign denouncing the exhibition as obscene.

Along with the candles and flower arrangements that have been placed at the site of the shooting were bitter signs denouncing "police murder" and, in some instances, calling for violence.

Some held signs denouncing the United States and the NATO expansion it backs.

Protesters have shadowed his appearances at every stop, waving signs denouncing as "fascist" Mr. Ashcroft and the law he helped create.

As the Presidential motorcade turned to Osage Street from Truman Street, the White House delegation could see about 200 protesters lining the street, holding signs denouncing abortion coverage in the health plan and socialized medicine.

Holding signs denouncing Bush for stealing the election, the rain-soaked demonstrators were the conscience of the nation.

A sign denouncing antisemitism marks the position of the "Jewpig", a relief depicting Jews drinking from a sow.

Outside, protesters held signs denouncing the event and the group.