[Pollster1]

Need refutation against this article's main assertion which is that the protests are genuinely being done by people upset at the Trump victory, not by paid protesters.

There is an element of truth to their statement, as with all successful lies. Some of the protestors are real, and we don't know what fraction that is. Some are paid. The Craigslist ads are proof of the payment. You could even respond to one personally (act enthusiastic about the money) and give your personal experience.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Ok - good idea.