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ONLY protests isn't going to change anything I understand the reasons for it and I appreciate the effort and the amount of people coming together to rally against an evil overtaking the nation is inspiring but you all need to understand they came into power ILLEGALLY (admitted by Trump live) with the help of a literal nazi nothing peaceful is going to solve this issue.

I'm sure I'm just screaming into a void with this post but just remember what I said in the title.

Originally Posted By u/TheCuterTopseki At 2025-04-01 06:00:17 AM | Source

Originally Posted By u/HumusSapien At 2025-04-01 07:30:07 AM | Source

I have heard asked over and over, where are the Black people? The simple answer is now is not the time. The country is a powder keg and Project 2025 is real. If you have not read it, brush up on it now. They have given us their playbook. It is being executed to the letter. They are itching to declare Martial Law. There is no better reason than having tens of thousands of “thugs” in the street protesting. There must not even be the slightest appearance of a threat right now. They control the media narrative and black and brown faces this early will make people less inclined to the cause. They won’t hurt granny or Aunt Jennie who are peacefully protesting. They won’t manufacture a cause to use violence against white womanhood yet. It wouldn’t play well in the media, not even the right wing media.

The face of this movement must begin with White people, old white people, working white people and rural white people. It must be shown that the policies that were suppose to only hurt “the others” are hurting people that look just like mom, dad, grandma and grandpa. People of color are catching their breath, mobilizing, and boycotting corporations who are backing this regime and the dismantling of years of small gains for Blacks. Black people have fought and prayed to exhaustion in the struggle for equality in this country. Black people are marching with you in spirit, praying for you, and yes waiting to join you in the flesh. This can of worms will only open from the inside. The time will come soon enough when your numbers will swell so that you can’t be ignored; then the calvary will come to shore up your ranks. Every decent human being knows that this fight is bigger than race and that on the other side of it all America can be better for EVERYONE. For now though, we all must strategize and be wise! Marathon and not a sprint…Fight on and bide your time. Keep your intentions true and know that help is on the way. It’s scary if you’ve never had to fight before, we know. You’re doing a fine job though. A mighty fine job! Just keep it up and you shall have help.

Originally Posted By u/AlarmingHat5154 At 2025-04-01 01:10:13 AM | Source

https://www.c-span.org/event/us-senate/us-senate/432077

So this is cool! Happening on the senate floor.

https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/sen-cory-booker-filibusters-on-senate-floor-to-disrupt-the-senate-because-our-nation-is-in-crisis-235914309998

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ): "I rise with the intention of getting in some good trouble, I rise with the intention of disrupting the normal business of the United States Senate for as long as I am physically able. I rise tonight because I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis..."

Originally Posted By u/Thatwouldbeenough_ At 2025-03-31 09:26:25 PM | Source

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Originally Posted By u/Jonathan-Hemlock At 2025-03-31 09:10:22 PM | Source

People like Andrys, the gay barber from Venezuela, did not get "deported".

Deportation means that he got sent back to his own country. Which he didn't. He got extrajudicially exiled to prison without due process.

People are being black-bagged by Trump's Gestapo. It's time to call it what it is.

Originally Posted By u/TheArchitect_7 At 2025-03-31 07:03:41 PM | Source

We took to the streets to protest the US funded genocide in Palestine this weekend, with thousands marching in NYC to commemorate Land Day, which honors the rights of Palestinians to remain on the land.

US funded fascism in Israel will inevitably come back home - which we are already seeing with the disappearing of protesters, a common sight in the West Bank. The hysteria at home that is leading to is partially stirred up by pro Israel groups. US police units routinely train in militarized tactics in Israel.

We are organizing to join for the March on Washington for April 5 as well! Just know that we are allies in this fight and we are stronger together.

Originally Posted By u/brianscalabrainey At 2025-03-31 04:44:13 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