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It seems the 50501 movement is facing some predictable problems on commercial platforms.

On Reddit, the 50501 subreddit has temporarily shut down over abuse. This comes after reports from users that the community is "obviously being astroturfed". No word as to when it will be back online.

It seems things are not much better over at Facebook, where there is apparently frequent calls to stop protesting this and that, with a Reddit user commenting that the group "feels like it's imploding".

This is hardly surprising given how commercial social media has repeatedly shown itself to be easily manipulated, but it's still fascinating that it's bad enough to shut down the whole Reddit community. Although we are certainly in a better place over here we are not immune: Make sure to be vigilant and to report suspicious activity.

If anyone is on Facebook, maybe now is a good time to give people there a few pointers towards Lemmy/PieFed.

https://www.threads.net/@nprpubliceditor/post/DIhOEQQOyqP

EDIT: Also worth noting that the next nationwide protest date for 50501 is May 1st

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/61918975

Massive, sustained protests led to the 2021 downfall of billionaire oligarch Andrej Babiš, dubbed ‘the Czech Trump’

https://www.fiftyfifty.one/events

HEADS UP. Public response just went out. Please help signal boost this by sharing a post for your followers or resharing 50501’s post on your preferred platform(s)—

We have reason to believe that events on 4/19 and/or the 50501 Movement may be misrepresented by the Trump Administration in an attempt to justify the use of military force.

Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence. We are not affiliated with any so-called “Day of Rage” or with any group or movement promoting violence.

April 19 is a Day of (Community) Action centered on mutual aid, community care, and civic engagement.

Any portrayal to the contrary is a deliberate distortion intended to undermine our message and suppress our broad, growing support.

We are aware of specific and credible threats involving aggressive policing, ICE presence, and even the potential deployment of military force against peaceful demonstrators—in Washington, D.C. and other locations on April 19.

For clarity: 50501 DC is hosting a peaceful community aid event in Franklin Park. We are not connected to any actions taking place at Lafayette Square, the Naval Observatory Building, or the Washington Monument. We cannot vouch for their safety of plan, and we are not affiliated with their protests.

Participants should be prepared for an increased law enforcement presence. In some locations, ICE agents may also be present. We urge everyone to stay grounded, remain peaceful, and prioritize de-escalation and safety for all.

Remember, de-escalation, mutual care, and disciplined non-violence are our greatest strengths.

We keep us safe.

50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #50501 #ImpeachTrump #April19

Livestream of #OlympiaWashington #DefendersOfDemocracy action
@50501
#HandsOff

https://www.youtube.com/live/2RsKdNZVRts

Everyone send senator Hollen a thank you.

If you live in California, please make ypur voice heard. Be safe and take precautions. If you don't know how, look-up the Hong Kong protest tips.

For a slogan to be remembered and chanted for years, it needs to be three words. Each word blmust be one syllable. These two chants are for the times and pair well imo.

In cooperation with #GritCity Community Collective
@50501movement
@50501

Hey, #Phoenix peeps! If you’re up this early today, consider joining us tomorrow at 7a for the Rush-Hour Resistance Rally in Melrose tomorrow!

https://rhrr.us/

I have some free coffee coupons from Copper Star Coffee for those who get there early. I’ll be there around 6:45a

Bring your signs and join us! We’ll be there every Wednesday morning.

Cc @indivisibleteam, @50501, @TucsonSentinel

Auf #Lemmy gefunden:

@50501

remember...

Hey folks, does anyone know where I can find a full (and continually updated) list of those historical figures who have been officially deleted from government websites?

For context, I am the producer for a children's radio drama, one of the last surviving programs from the 1940s. Some of the stories we tell are modern, character-building stories, and others are purely historical.

In our most recent album, for example, we have a beautiful two-part series on Frederick Douglass, and another story on the origin of child labor laws.

I think it would be awesome if we could do a series of stories focused on those individuals who have been deleted from official government websites for being "DEI". After all, misunderstanding our history is how we got into this mess in the first place.

(I apologize if this isn't the wrong place to post this - if anybody knows of a more appropriate community, please let me know.)

Saw this on reddit. Spread the word!