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EDIT: adding the websites for additional info

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/03/31/confirmation-hearing-set-on-trumps-pick-for-joint-chiefs-chairman/

https://www.congress.gov/event/119th-congress/senate-event/336772

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The Senate votes to confirm Lt Gen Dan Caine, RETIRED, tomorrow, 1 Apr, as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). CALL your Senators and tell them NO!!!! If this dude gets confirmed, it will be worse for the military and the rest of us.

A few points of note:

• Caine was an Air National Guard guy...every CJCS before him has come from Active Duty officers. This means he's split his time between military and civilian jobs, so has less experience compared to the list of QUALIFIED officers for this position.

• Caine is RETIRED. Again, all CJCS before him have been ACTIVE DUTY. This means he's returning from retirement just for this position. The only times people are recalled from military retirement is when there's a lack of expertise...and it tends to be in times of war.

• Caine retired as a 3-Star...he was never promoted to 4-Star. All CJCS before him have been selected from current Active Duty 4-STARS. This means that Trump is sending a message to all the current, QUALIFIED 4-Stars that they are not good enough to be the CJCS...which is ridiculous. They've all made it to 4-Star...Caine did NOT.

• Caine is a Trump LOYALIST. Enough said. We do NOT want him leading the military.

Please help spread the word on this!!

Originally Posted By u/GlobalNomad2020 At 2025-03-31 12:02:50 PM | Source

Millennials don't believe protesting works.

I've seen a lot of discussion about why millennials aren't coming out. Yes, they work and have young children. They are taking care of their elderly parents. All of these things are true and valid.

But also millennials have gone to the Occupy Wall Street protests, which accomplished nothing. The BLM protests, which accomplished nothing. The Women's March, which lol. I protested during all of these things only for our country to slide even further into capitalistic greed and corruption. When Bernie was running, someone we could get excited about, he was undermined by his own party.

Many millennials don't even believe their vote matters anymore in the face of gerrymandering and the electoral college.

I still want to believe protesting can effect change. Or frankly that American citizens have any power at all anymore. I'll be protesting on the 5th, but man is it hard to keep hope alive when our generation has been crushed under the establishment for our entire lives. Combine that with how oppressive the 40+ hour work week is and can you blame people for not protesting? Millennials barely even have the energy to do their laundry.

I'm not sure how to energize people. I'm not even sure how to energize myself. The Democratic party offers no leadership or hope whatsoever.

Please offer your local millennial (and me!) some hope. Please tell me we aren't just screaming into a void.

Originally Posted By u/duckhunt420 At 2025-03-31 11:47:11 AM | Source

There is a thing called a dead man's switch. If god forbid you are disappeared, or held without access to an electronic device for a period of time that you specify, this site can send a series of emails and messages to whomever you want. It expects a periodic check in, and when you miss it it will fire off the emails. It has to be configured for your timings if you want swift response, but it's all configurable.

Use it to inform loved ones that you've likely gone missing, and that you were outspoken against this government. Use it to inform people that you recently attended a protest and did not make it back from said protest.

Take away their power to silence you.

Edit: Learned about in the comments a second site that has some of these functionalities:

https://www.snugsafe.com/

Edit2: Wow, this blew up. Thanks all. There is so much good discussion and tips in the comments, excellent thread. You all are awesome.

Originally Posted By u/Plaid_Piper At 2025-03-31 12:17:46 PM | Source

They’re trying to scare you out of participating on 4/5: don’t take the bait.

They might stack cans and bricks and whatever they can to encourage people to throw whatever they can get their hands on. They want to show we are violent so they can retaliate with violence: don’t take the bait (and if you see someone going for it, GTFO).

Be smart with what you’re wearing: no hoods, tie long hair up and back, no backpacks…basically minimize things people can grab.

There are WAY more of us than there are of them.

They’re scared.

Keep.GOING!

Edited to add since people keep asking: as far as packs go, yes you will need water and snacks. Dress in layers and bring a sling bag. Front carry the sling under your top layer. Also turn off location and biometric sign in if you need to have your phone.

Originally Posted By u/meliffy18 At 2025-03-31 01:37:31 PM | Source

Originally Posted By u/tacomaty At 2025-03-31 01:50:46 PM | Source

Hey everyone! A friend of mine designed these after I mentioned that I wanted a veteran shirt to wear while protesting. I am not selling anything. We wanted to share the images with no background so you can take to your local shop to have printed if you liked the design.

Originally Posted By u/xmcchillinx1 At 2025-03-31 02:17:58 PM | Source

Nearly 400 people showed up in Richmond Virginia.

I made the Severance poster

Photo Dave Parrish Photography

Originally Posted By u/TerrainBrain At 2025-03-31 01:08:31 PM | Source

Originally Posted By u/TotinosPizzaBoyz At 2025-03-31 04:15:02 PM | Source

I’ve never protested in my life for anything. On April 5 I’m gonna be attending a protest in my state. I’m autistic and have pretty bad social anxiety, so I know I’m gonna be scared. But fascist regimes are far scarier, so I’ll be out there no matter what. For those of you more experienced in protesting, what are some bits of advice you’d give to someone like me?

Originally Posted By u/Chronic_Alcoholism At 2025-03-31 03:40:34 PM | Source

https://joshweil.us/

https://gayforcongress.com/

Originally Posted By u/FivebyFive At 2025-03-31 09:10:16 AM | Source

If you can get out and vote, or help get people out to vote, please make this a priority!
These elections are pivotal fighting back against dictatorship. We need to help Susan Crawford in Wisconsin. In Florida, we really need to support Gay Valimont and Joshua Weil.

Wisconsin:

State Supreme Court Election - Voters will choose between liberal candidate Susan Crawford and conservative candidate Brad Schimel for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. This election is particularly significant as it may influence abortion access in the state.

Constitutional Amendment - A ballot measure will ask voters whether to amend the state constitution to include the existing photo ID requirement for voting.

Florida:

1st Congressional District Special Election - Following the resignation of former Representative Matt Gaetz, a special election will be held to fill this seat. Republican candidate Jimmy Patronis and Democrat Gay Valimont are contesting the position. ​

6th Congressional District Special Election - This election aims to fill the vacancy left by former Representative Mike Waltz. Republican state lawmaker Randy Fine is running against Democrat Joshua Weil. The race has garnered attention due to its unexpected competitiveness. ​

Please get out there. Do what you can!

Originally Posted By u/Protect_Wild_Bees At 2025-03-31 09:28:54 AM | Source

There were hundreds of protests Saturday at dealerships, thousands of people gathered in Dallas to protest this weekend, and it's literal crickets out there. There is coverage from international news organizations, US media and news should be ashamed of themselves.

If you are not attending April 5th protests, you can call up your local news, message NYTimes, LA Times etc etc. In fact, give them a call now, and ask them if the are covering the April 5th events, let them know you are not happy with their work, and will be unsubscribing/ unfollowing them if they continue.

Originally Posted By u/pause_polymerase At 2025-03-31 11:19:41 AM | Source