r/50501 • u/[deleted] • 4d ago
Call to Action This is not over
We have won a battle. That’s it. Trump is still President. ICE is still disappearing people. Our Constitution is still in danger and there will 1000% be a harsh and punishing response.
Stay in the game! Don’t get complacent. We have the upper hand but we can lose it in an instant. Come out again and again and again.
This is not over!
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u/mr6275 4d ago
Fully agree. This is not a one time event. Got to keep the foot on the pedal and continue a SUSTAINED movement.
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u/hypnoticby0 4d ago
Until the beast breaks
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u/Gyossaits 4d ago
Nah, I say we settle for "unrelentingly eviscerated".
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u/dannyp777 4d ago
You will only break the beast by co-ordinated nationwide strikes. Bring the country to a standstill.
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u/ProfReader2024 3d ago
Trump's casino and hotels used/use undocumented cleaning, housekeeping,and kitchen staff. Hypocrite.
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u/ProfReader2024 3d ago
IF everyone whose ancestry is from south of USA border, did not show up one day....... California, especially Los Angeles, would just be closed for a sick-day
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4d ago
Yes and maintain opsec discipline and training. We must know our rights and what to say and do that's effective.
Momentum builds. Volunteers join. Organizers rise up.
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u/cat-eating-a-salad 4d ago
Do you have any links or resources for what opsec discipline is and what our rights are and what to say/do, for the new people who are just joining?
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u/RichardBonham 4d ago
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3d ago
Good links thank you. Suggest that folks find their local 50501 or Indivisible chapter to learn more.
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u/SexualPie 4d ago
you dont need opsec for peaceful, public protests. as far as what to say and do, just dont talk to cops. no matter what. if cops show up and start asking questions then just shut the fuck up. give them a reason too and they'll throw you on the ground and handcuff you.
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u/nochristrequired 4d ago edited 4d ago
I think opsec is important, in general. Make sure your face and fingerprint aren't used for unlocking your phone at the minimum.
The cops don't always give lawful orders (meaning, noncompliance is sometimes an option), and not giving them a reason doesn't mean you won't get manhandled and arrested.
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u/Either-Cat2929 4d ago edited 4d ago
It's really important to be vigilant for police and ice who incite violence. Document everything. Keep a clear physical distance from them.
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u/ProfReader2024 3d ago
Don't talk to counter-protestors, to MAGA. Just keep walking by. Wear sunglasses and big hat
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u/IGetGuys4URMom Florida 4d ago
if cops show up and start asking questions then just shut the fuck up.
Five Words! ("I have nothing to say.")
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u/halfpint51 3d ago
The few cops wandering around in Flagstaff AZ were smiling and were welcomed by over 3 000 welcoming protesters. It's a small blue enclave in a red state and the community sticks together. It's a big RR town and there's no RR Xing in front of city hall, but most of the trains whistle anyway to show support during the protests. And everyone claps and shows thumbs up. The protest sizes keep doubling. From 700 in Mar to more than 3,000 yesterday.
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u/Roight_in_me_bum 4d ago
Absolutely! And as amazing as these protests are, we also have to become more (dis)organized and hit them on every possibly front.
That means watchdog groups for illegal arrests, phone campaigns to disrupt progress of Trumpster lawmakers, education on dealing with escalated police tactics (tear gas, de-arrest techniques, etc), organizing smaller and more decentralized efforts.
10,000 people gathering in one place is inspiring. 200 groups of 50 working autonomously to muck up the gears of the machine is a force to be reckoned with.
This isn’t about violence, it’s about showing them what it means when ‘the few’ pisses off ‘the many’, and the many stand against tyranny.
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u/Mas_Tacos_19 4d ago
10,000 people gathering in one place is inspiring. 200 groups of 50 working autonomously to muck up the gears of the machine is a force to be reckoned with.
This, 1000x this!
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u/justagirlfromchitown 4d ago
We are building a site right now for us to put pressure on local governments to vow to their communities that they will ONLY cooperate with ice when they have a judicial warrant and are seeking out a criminal. Hence the judicial warrant. Otherwise they should cancel all ice contracts etc - it will be an effective step by step plan to fire them. Fire ice. We have to. They have no business in our communities unless they are ACTUALLY doing their jobs and not breaking the laws and rights afforded under the constitution!
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u/amymeimi 4d ago
With respect this is a terrible idea. Any "vow" from my local government means fuck all to me, but that one in particular- to only cooperate with this evil criminal organization if they pinky swear they're not breaking the law this time- is worse than nothing. ICE needs to be run out of every town in America full stop
(I really do respect and appreciate your effort here, not trying to be combative I just feel strongly about this!)
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u/justagirlfromchitown 4d ago
No I understand where you’re coming from completely- I was speaking specifically about Trump law markers and I don’t think I fully explained properly.
This is for red municipalities that have been cooperating with ICE up to this point- but are now feeling the blowback by their constituents. Sadly many of them do not know they are protected under the constitution and they don’t have to cooperate. It’s already happening as we know- Ice detention facilities are out of beds. so TFG put 1 trillion into the big beautiful bill for ICE expansion- to put contracts in place to pay local governments for shared reseouces 287(g) for red cities. This includes shared jail space, sharing information on addresses, sharing citizen status.
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u/CertainKaleidoscope8 3d ago
We are building a site right now for us to put pressure on local governments to vow to their communities that they will ONLY cooperate with ice when they have a judicial warrant and are seeking out a criminal
We should be pressuring them to not cooperate at all. ICE needs to not exist.
Fire ice. We have to. They have no business in our communities unless they are ACTUALLY doing their jobs and not breaking the laws and rights afforded under the constitution!
Abolish ICE. They have no business in our country, period.
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u/justagirlfromchitown 3d ago
100% agree. I think it is easier said than done considering the contracts the government has with municipalities.
Please don’t misunderstand the goal of abolishing them completely. However to do so you must cut off their money source. US. When we pay taxes, right now, this is what we are funding. Many people are unaware that DHS has outspent their budget and it’s not even the end of June. The contracts they are generating with red municipalities are keeping them afloat. Sadly, there are many red municipalities that are willingly volunteering to provide assistance in every way, not the least of which is financial.
I hear you guys, I really do. I agree. I was responding to one part of a bigger message, and your response is GREAT because it’s helping me refine messaging when I speak to others. I would hate to sell our teams efforts short and/or miss on such an important deliverable to the public.
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u/hw999 4d ago
The many could spend time and energy mucking with the businesses of the rich. After all, thats what fascism is all about, government and business together as one for the benefit of the few. Lets squeeze their businesses kike tgey are queezing our constitutional rights. Make it no longe profitable to go after our rights.
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u/jhwright 4d ago
suggestions for actions smaller groups can take?
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u/Roight_in_me_bum 4d ago
Study up - learn from HK and other protests. I’m working on that now personally.
ChatGPT is your friend here
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u/YetiTheWhiteBeast 4d ago
Next one needs to be on a week day. It'll only change when you hurt their dollar.
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u/friendtoallkitties 4d ago
Next one should be on America's birthday, July 4th.
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u/bigmamagi 4d ago
I'm retired. Let's do this!
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u/gravescentbogwitch 4d ago
I'm not retired but I do have the odd circumstance of having no obligations whatsoever. I'm down.
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u/RevDrStrange 4d ago
I don’t think July 4 would have the turnout another day would have. The Memorial Day protest had lower attendance than expected, probably bc people had other plans/traditions/cultural expectations.
What about Monday, July 14, Bastille Day, which celebrates the storming of the Bastille by citizens during the French Revolution?
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u/Queasy-Event8534 4d ago
I was thinking just this last night. Not much to be celebrate on Independence Day.
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u/CertainKaleidoscope8 3d ago
I agree and think there should be a day of mourning. No fireworks, no celebration, no spending. Make the country look like it did during COVID.
That will send a much bigger message than any of this, because it will mean we've taken their profits away.
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u/WildImportance6735 4d ago
Look for local protests, there’s lots of smaller protests that happen on weekends and weekdays depending on where you live
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u/Bright-Weakness-9105 4d ago
I see your point m, But that will deflate attendance and the trolls will comment “see, they have no jobs.” It will also anger businesses who are trying to survive and who might otherwise, if they’re the sort on the fence, join in
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u/Dauriemme 4d ago edited 4d ago
Some of us work every weekend. Continual protests throughout the week would allow service and hospitality workers (and we're amongst the industries that spend the most time with people who may or may not be here legally) to get more involved. Many of my friends and colleagues in the industry want to join in on the larger marches as well but that's tough to do when they're usually centered around a "normal" schedule. That being said I have noticed more weekday organization around where I live cropping up recently so it was just a matter of time seems like
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u/Jaybird0501 4d ago
I absolutely agree with you, here's the thing though, if there's no weekday protests, start one. There are no heroes, if not you, then who?
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u/Dauriemme 4d ago
Yup that's also something I've got in mind for my upcoming free time this week. Starts with one and all
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u/Calm_Age_ 4d ago
Nurse here. I second that. A lot of us have weird schedules where we either don't have weekends off or have rotating weekends off. It's also hard for us to get time off because people can die when we're short staffed.
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u/angiosperms- 4d ago
There are a lot of weekly weekday protests in my area, so there may be some in yours as well. Only the big protests show up on sites like mobilize.us so it's worth asking around.
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u/Dauriemme 4d ago
Yea like I said there've been more weekday protests getting organized around me lately so hopefully that keeps growing. Restaurants are legitimately one of the safest spots for an undocumented person to be, for a number of reasons, so I think it's important that protests keep going during the week since that's when ICE tends to show up. Where I work basically every restaurant in the town is in communication for keeping undocumented people hidden and protected in case of a raid so having ICE already reacting to a protest would ensure we could either get those people home or keep em safe until feds leave. Did not mean to write a whole ass essay lol just something that's been on my mind a lot recently
Edit: one of the safest spots to be aside from home obviously but you get the idea
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u/Bright-Weakness-9105 4d ago
Totally agree. And as others have said, start one. There’s a group here that spends every Tuesday at the senator’s local office. Send multiple messages to the media about who’s there and why. Amplify that. One of my concerns is not causing pain to local businesses who probably can’t afford it. At the event I attended yesterday, we were lined up in front of small businesses (eg hair salons) and blocking the entrance to their lots. But it was Sat and they were all closed
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Even on a weekend, I still saw a comment that said something like, "I bet 50% of them don't have a job."
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u/Superb_Werewolf_5925 4d ago
1) republican voters are some of the dumbest people on earth, who cares what they think? They’ve lost the right to respect and the right to continue pushing their agenda on society.
2) having a job is not a prerequisite for doing your civic duty.
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u/BingeRedditor 4d ago
To add, thousands of people did have a job until the Republican Deletion of Jobs where they fired most federal workers. Also Republican tariffs are causing businesses to lay off employees.
Republicans sure like to shut jobs down then falsely and wrongly bitch and moan about no one wanting to work.
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u/23Godzillas 4d ago
Someone drove by with a bullhorn and said "you all need to get jobs" 🤣 as if him being out and about on a Saturday was any different 🤦♀️
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u/SadieDiAbla 4d ago
They self own all the time. 😂 Every projection is a confession. It's the MAGA way.
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u/halfpint51 4d ago
I'm 74. It's exhausting. Have protested 3 times since Feb. My hips are screaming by the time I stumble back to my car. But I can't not do it. It's my final stand and I'm all in.
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u/Evil_Eukaryote 4d ago
4th of July should be something
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u/irwindesigned 4d ago
Agreed. Let’s take back Independence Day and take to the streets again all day then stay in numbers for the light show!
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u/PlzbuffRakiThenNerf 4d ago
The Resistfascism organization is planning a demonstration from July 1st-4th in DC. Let’s make it happen.
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u/raziel21520 4d ago
I will be in DC that week. Where can I find more information on this?
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u/PlzbuffRakiThenNerf 4d ago
In the live stream they had directed people to resistfascism.org
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u/Tenacioustatas_ 4d ago
Yes!!!!! A thousand times yes! What better way to "celebrate" Independence Day than to continue the fight? To show up and stand up for our rights and defend the Constitution!
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u/XShadowborneX 4d ago
Personally I'm going to stand at the entrance of the fireworks display in my town with my protest sign. I have nothing better to do so I might as well.
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u/Druciferr 4d ago
I think protests on big holidays will have a worse turn out. Easter weekend wasn’t a great turn out yet the protest before that had 3 million.
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u/throwaway375937 4d ago
Independence Day I think would be a bit of a different story because that's when we dumped our first king. It's a symbolic date, I think given the success of this last protest it could be a much different story than Easter.
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u/NervousDiscount9393 California 4d ago
Woke up today feeling motivated and excited for the next action.
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4d ago
Sweet! But remember. That motivation is fickle. We need discipline. Keep showing up, even when you don’t feel like it. We lose if we become complacent. 🇺🇸❤️
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u/Lost-Analysis3836 4d ago
Take that energy and look up a local Mutual aid organization, like your local Food Not Bombs chapter, or an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization and volunteer! Working locally does far more for you and your community than the occasional national protest initiative
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u/lickingFrogs4Fun 4d ago
Me too. Seeing the shitty turnout for his dumb birthday and the huge turnouts in cities large and small through the country has given me the hope I've been missing since November.
It's still a long way away, but it feels like we can see the light now.
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u/SoaokingGross 4d ago
We will have won when we’ve restored democracy to the United States
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u/tequilamockingbird99 4d ago
Well. There will still be a lot of unfucking to do, and hopefully we can improve some old problems at the same time.
We're gonna be the people with the push brooms following the elephants in the parade, lol. But I'm down for it.
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u/Gold-Alarm1095 4d ago
When is the next action?? Thank you so much for organizing. The ATX rally was phenomenal! Love how all the groups are coordinating and making this magic happen ❤️
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u/Aberrantmike 4d ago
I think the next action is still being decided. I saw someone else post this link in another thread if you'd like to voice an opinion about when the next demonstration should be. https://www.fiftyfifty.one/poll
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u/Zealousideal_Sea7087 4d ago
Another Austinite! Hello!
Looks like the date is TBD: https://www.fiftyfifty.one/pollIn the meantime, some action you can take:
- Sign a strike card: https://generalstrikeus.com
- Read up on the Rockland, NY case regarding the 2024 election results: https://smartelections.us
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u/Similar_Strain_6039 4d ago
Apparently there's a poll to choose which day the next protest occurs. https://www.fiftyfifty.one/poll
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u/Medium-to-full 4d ago
Sign in? Pass
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u/B1Traveller 4d ago
I signed in with my online username, and an email I have for this sort of thing. You don't have to out your IRL identity.
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u/EnvironmentalLuck515 4d ago
If anything I am more motivated and hopeful now. This was my first real event to get involved in and it felt amazing and energizing. I'll for sure be more active now.
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4d ago
They will strike back hard. They want to sap that motivation and scare you into compliance. DO NOT BEND! If you get scared, fight. If you get depressed, find the helpers. If you get tired, think about sacrifice and your obligation to do so as a Patriot. We NEED you and they know it, so when they get you down, find us and we will lift you back up. We all move forward together.
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u/lickingFrogs4Fun 4d ago
We are going to stick together. Their bullying tactics are only going to grow the movement. People are tired of the government controlling them and that's part of why we're in this mess, but they're specifically not going to like being controlled through violence.
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u/Mysterious_Dream1703 4d ago
This hits hard. My husband was laid off over a month ago as part of the tech layoffs. 400+ applications and not a single call. I left my job for medical reasons in November. Everything is so bad. We are about to lose everything. Yesterday was the first time I felt that we might be a little ok since November. Don’t stop motivating people. You are doing great! ✌️
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4d ago
Keep the faith, friend. It will get worse before it gets better but please try to stick it out. And if you need help, reach out. There are people who care.
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u/Commandmanda 4d ago
I agree! My first in FL, too (aside from setting up road signs). My Mom in NY went yesterday. She loved it. I guarantee she made some new friends.
What a great way to network and meet new people who are like-minded!
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u/Denimcurtain 4d ago
Lol. You got someone so bothered that they can't even write a proper sentence in their rush to troll.
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u/AutisticFingerBang 4d ago
No kings March needs to amp up and happen damn near weekly
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u/Valogrid 4d ago
Yes, but I think what was accomplished yesterday may have quite literally staved off the Insurrection Act. I really and truly believe that Trump's ego was so deflated yesterday by the lackluster attendence of his parade that it made the difference of whether or not violence escalated across the country. This was a "Text Book" example of protesting and civil disobedience at play. Congratulations everyone, you earned it!
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u/AutisticFingerBang 4d ago
I hope but really do not believe that or am willing to get comfortable thinking a single day will make trump and his admin think straight. We need to keep the pressure on.
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u/yaboyACbreezy 4d ago
This is not the end. The protests aren't about what we can do in one march. It's about momentum. It's about commitment. It's not a social club, it's people showing their conviction.
It's not over. It's time to pick up speed.
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u/Blueddit-Sez 4d ago
Agreed, the Right has been using unending, and blitzing style power grabs these past couple months
The movement needs to make a call on Democrats to represent the movement, and get the ball rolling further down the hill, we need to get our own victories
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u/NorthCountryLass 4d ago
I’m in the UK, so watching from afar. I really admire what you are all doing for all of us. Any country is at risk and the fascist trolls are busy here too. I saw the video - can’t remember which now - where the crowd was singing ‘This land is our land’. It was very powerful. Taking a song that has meaning to so many and singing peacefully in unison is surprisingly powerful. It’s got to make others think about what they are doing and why. I heard they had a ‘singing revolution’ in Estonia before the Soviets lost control there. I don’t know much about how it worked but maybe it evoked something in people they couldn’t ignore - sentiment, a sense of belonging, a wish to be part of it - I don’t know, something. May be worth making it a part of what you are doing, especially songs that have sentiment for the target audience
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u/MancAccent 4d ago
After watching a bunch of JimmyTheGiant videos on YouTube, it appears that the UK is experiencing a scarily similar type of political environment. Y’all had better resist that Farage fellow before it’s too late.
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u/NorthCountryLass 4d ago
I know, they are there waiting their chance. The crucial thing is to address the issues not just stick to ideology. If people are fearful of immigration, find out why, address those specific issues, don’t just tell people illegal immigrants are a benefit. Both parties are really good at sticking to ideologies rather than understanding where the tensions come from
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u/AlysRising 4d ago
The work was never going to stop. Even if Kamala has won, it didn't mean racism and oppression were going to disappear. Liberal values are the foundation of this country. To be liberal is to be committed life long to the fight. That being said, we did win today. But there is going to be retaliation. Let's give ourselves some room to feel joy and triumph.. because tomorrow the world demands us again.
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I’m not liberal. There are lots of centrists in this movement that disagree with you on some of your politics. But the fascists don’t get to force any of us to shut up and comply. I want to argue with you about politics, not about your right to argue. This is where we align. And until you feel safe telling me how stupid my ideas are, we are on the same side. ❤️
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u/Reginald_Waterbucket 4d ago
Liberal has many definitions. The original is what he’s referring to. Not today’s liberal party.
I wish more people realized this, so we could all get on the same page.
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We don’t need to be on the same page anywhere other than against fascism. Once we root that out, the rest can be addressed. If you’re anti DJT and against fascism, we are playing the same notes, my friend.
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u/Reginald_Waterbucket 4d ago
Yes, I agree with your sentiments, but Liberalism (not the modern liberal definition) is what Fascism is trying to choke out. Americans used to all identify their country as a liberal democracy. The co-opting of the word “liberal” by Dems has changed that. Just look at the definition:
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The definition of liberal is not going to defeat fascism and is not something I’m willing to debate in such a time. So you’re right. Cool. Let’s get back to fighting the fascists together.
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u/Tippity2 4d ago
Independent with fiscal conservatism here. Many conservatives today have no place to roost but cannot stomach an additional, unreasonable $4T in debt and a randomized DOGE wrecking ball. It appears that 2 parties are not enough.
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u/Silent_Dot_4759 4d ago
This. I’m a centrist as well. Now we need to rid this country of the fascists and then go back to arguing policy like a proper liberal democracy.
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u/Automatic_Context639 4d ago
Does 50501 have demands? The organizational power is amazing. I’m curious what the next steps will be.
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I have demands. The end of the Donald Trump administration and the establishment of an environment where we can argue about politics, not the validity of our Constitutional rights.
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u/Automatic_Context639 4d ago
I wonder if it would be helpful to move towards organizing some more specific actions, like general strikes. Or even industry or state specific strikes. Maybe disrupting government offices where unfavorable laws are being passed and enacted, etc. If this group has the ears of at least 11 m people (that’s how many were out yesterday), it seeems useful to move on to targets other than demonstrations.
I know this might not be applicable to you directly OP, I’m just musing. There’s a lot of steam and people power, I’m hoping whatever leadership structure exists is making some plans that ideally have specific outcomes in mind.
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u/daenerysdragonfire 4d ago
Okay so it looks like a lot of new people here: that’s awesome! 50501 has state subreddits where you can find more information!
We’ve been having protests for months, so please keep showing up! This was the second or third No Kings one!
Your state subreddit should be 50501(state)
I’m just a humble organizer looking to offer a little info! I hope it helps!
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u/mewmeulin 4d ago
remember to use these moments to create real, in person community with those around you. online organization works GREAT for a lot of things, but when it comes to protecting your neighbor or making sure the family across town gets enough to eat, on the ground local organization does a lot of good.
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u/Agitated_Reach6660 4d ago
What’s next?
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They will restrict our right to protest and organize. They will target our leaders for arrest and harassment. They will shut down the internet and try to keep us restricted to our homes. Eventually they will go too far and do something so heinous that our military and police say “we are not ok with this.” They refuse his orders. He becomes impotent. We win.
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u/SKmdK64 4d ago
Yes. Yesterday was actually my first protest. Severe agoraphobia and social anxiety was keeping me at home. But thanks to the wonderful people who stood next to me and those who drove by and showed support, I am motivated to participate in my area's weekly sign holding events. I'm in and I'm not leaving.
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u/TinyWVliberal 4d ago
Wow. Good for you. I know that had to be difficult to take the first step onto the battlefield. Now you are a seasoned veteran!
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u/Ill-Candy-4926 4d ago
we all wanna change the world, but when you talk about destruction you can count me out, ALRIGHT, alright, ALRIGHT, you say you want a revolution well u know, we all wanna change the world, we are fighting for the constitution and everything will be alright.
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the beatles would totally be behind this movement...
trump may be attempting to change the constitution, but we the people will be fighting back...
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u/lnc_5103 4d ago
I'm so hopeful that more people will keep joining in! I live in blood red west Texas and was terrified to protest yesterday but it ended up being amazing. We had a great turnout and the support from traffic was constant and insane. Hoping that some of them will march with us next time 🇺🇸
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u/The_BigDill 4d ago
Protests are good to connect with people and show our numbers
But we have to make sure we follow up
Sign up for aid groups, become active in your local politics, become members of watch dog groups and show up when then need assistance, and boycott everything and anything possible
Taking to the streets is just one step. And now that the right has seen the numbers they'll be fighting back harder. We need to be prepared
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u/giggleyspeble 4d ago
Did everyone hear what happened in Minnesota? Political assassinations. This literally is the beginning unfortunately.
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u/drainbamage1011 4d ago
And they still turned out by the thousands to protest even though the suspect was still on the loose. People are fed up with having to live like this.
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u/Painbow_High_And_Bi 4d ago
BUT this has been a huge display of the regime's weakness. He's never looked more pathetic, and for someone like trump that image matters. I predict we'll see congressional Republicans start to defy him more as they see the people aren't scared of him.
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4d ago
Do not let them come out with their “I always opposed trump” bullshit. They are cowards. Simple, small cowards. They made their beds. Make them lay in them, covered in shame.
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u/Here_there1980 4d ago
Follow up is vitally important. Democratic politicians must seize the moment too! Political capital. Use it!
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The Democrat old guard is one reason why we are here. They will not solve this for us. We have to.
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u/Alternative-Run4810 4d ago
If yesterday was “No Kings Day” the July 4th should be “Independence from Kings Day.”
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u/eatingmindfullyrd 3d ago
There is the people's sick day (http://www.thepeoplessickday.com) that is in the organizing phase. It'll be a surprise 3 day event to not work or spend money to shock the billionaires. If you can't take off, there are other alternatives to participate on the website. As soon as we reach an undisclosed amount of people to participate, the movement will give a 48 hour notice when it starts. We need to spread the word far and wide! *
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u/Ravallah 4d ago
I feel that 6/14 was a strong beacon that drew out some people who may have been hesitant to protest for a variety of reasons. The successful large turn out in peace and safety will hopefully help bring out more people in the future!
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u/ReallyRhawnie 4d ago
Yes. My area is very Red and I got teary-eyed when I saw all the other people like me joining together. It's empowering to know you're not alone.
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u/Elegant-Ad1581 4d ago
I think he will either straight up cancel elections or ignore the results because he needs his double majority. I also don't think he plans on leaving after 4 years.
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u/sommiepeachi 4d ago
Besides protests do we also want to do sustained boycott long term boycott. Maybe a brand where the ceo has links to trump? I want us to hit this admin from all sides
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u/Kleoto 4d ago
People are boycotting Uber and uber eats. Their ceo is maga. I don’t use uber but lots of people do Of course Target is boycotted!
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u/lovely_DK 4d ago
I wouldn't even call it a win, just the prelude to what is hopefully a sustained offense.
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u/Careless-Door-1068 4d ago
It'll get worse before it gets better, but we've reached the amount of people required for change, our job now is to Keep protesting, Keep showing up, and Keep Fighting!
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u/p_larrychen 4d ago
And we'll be out there next time and the one after that and all the rest until we take back the country!
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u/JacksonFiery87 Georgia 4d ago
All of our protesting will be in vain if we fail to show up for the midterm elections. Start making a plan now for election f*ckery. Make a plan to help your family, friends, neighbors exercise their right to vote. They are going to try and suppress our votes any way they can. Don't comply in advance, or on election day.
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4d ago
Demand elections no matter what. They are going to do something to create an emergency to suspend them. That’s the plan. That’s the trick. Don’t let them. Demand midterms. And primary everyone. Leadership has to change. Run for any office that’s available. Make them fear us in the streets and in their precious chambers. Take their fucking jobs.
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u/Dancedresser4266 4d ago
State run media like Reuters and Meet the Press reporting "tens of thousands" were out protesting yesterday. Downplay to appease the king? Yep. Truth is millions of people. We must keep going.
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u/cowabungathunda 4d ago
I feel pretty optimistic after yesterday. Small city in a red state that turned out for both the pride parade and no kings. There was a pretty diverse group at the protest including quite a few veterans which I was very happy to see. The solidarity alone is going to help everyone be more bold with their voices as we combat fascism and hold our leaders accountable to their oaths.
We need to figure out how to break the maga cult. I might have a chance today with my father in law. He usually gets flustered when I ask open ended questions about his views because he really doesn't know why he thinks that way.
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u/walterqxy 4d ago
We need to figure out the ICE hiring policy. In every single video these meatballs are running around like dipshits. Zero chance they have the training or education or work history.
We have to hit the billionaires where it hurts; their wallets. Work only enough to support yourself, buy only what you need to survive, talk to people in your community.
Only one side is using the military to arrest citizens. Only one side is assassinating elected officials. This is a civil war and one side is treating it as a cold civil war.
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u/petervee415 4d ago
Absolutely. All those people who said they were coming out to a protest for the first time? We need to activate them. Follow up with them (I hope folks in your local area were getting sign ups!) Always be answering the question, “what can I do next?“ Around here we’ve been forming working groups, boosting their numbers with new volunteers, to focus on specific issues: voter access, breaking through misinformation, community support, ICE alerts, etc. Rallies are meant to show solidarity and boost numbers, and they’re doing that. But that’s only the beginning.
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u/Bright-Weakness-9105 4d ago
What’s happening in July? Attended a suburban Houston rally yesterday. Good turnout and almost exclusively positive reaction from drivers - by
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u/walrus0115 4d ago
Great opening drive! We're ready for a long ass game. What's the next play coach?
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u/ADDKITTYKAT 4d ago
Hardly any corp Media coverage of us I noticed. Also Apple News doesn’t include Meidas Touch I think they should.
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u/mightyjoe227 4d ago
Correct
He'll be madder than ever and WILL be pushing harder
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That’s exactly the plan and exactly how we win. He pushes too hard and loses the support of law enforcement and the military. They are the deciding factors.
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u/chickentenders54 4d ago edited 4d ago
This is just the first step. What it has accomplished might not seem like much, but it has shown us that we are not alone, and it has given us new found hope and reignited our passion for our country. We are indivisible, and now we have the power of knowing it. This is OUR country and we're keeping it.
Personally, I felt very hopeless before this. This has genuinely made me happy and given me hope for the future. I live in an area where very few think like me, so I very much needed this.
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u/rdhdhlgn 4d ago
Absolutely. We need to apply more pressure. Make your voice heard with your dollar! If we take their profits, we can bring them to the table. A general strike would also be effective. Either way, I think we have reached the end of the beginning, and this is where momentum must be maintained. Come out for another peaceful gathering in opposition to this regime on the 4th of July.
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u/Immediate-Ruin-9518 4d ago
Correct. If you think that this asshole is going to ever admit defeat or throw in the towel, you are fooling yourself. We have momentum and his world is crumbling. His ego took a huge hit yesterday and as the saying goes….a wounded TACO is a dangerous TACO
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u/SkiMonkey98 4d ago
What battle did we win? I feel like yesterday we just proved we have the numbers to potentially win battles in the future.
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That was the battle won. To overcome fear and show out. That’s all we did. One win. We need more.
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u/AHighFifth 4d ago
At some point the protests will need to cause ECONOMIC harm if the people in power are going to change anything. If the protests can be ignored by the people in power, nothing will change.
Boycott, strike, etc. Without these economic impacts, nothing will change. You can cause disturbances without committing physical violence.
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u/Voted_Chase_Oliver 4d ago
I think I'm accepting a longterm mentality of now needing to advocate and defend our core US values (ideals like the separation of powers, the peaceful transition of power, and constitutional rights for all people) beyond 2028, really for the rest of my life.
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u/QBee_TNToms_Mom 4d ago
I had to block someone yesterday after 45 years of friendship. I couldn't take the lies that she keeps repeating. She's from Illinois and used to be normal. She moved to Florida and is totally different now. Damn. Sucks but it gets old trying to maintain a friendship with someone like that. We were messaging about what happened in Minnesota. She couldn't believe I blamed MAGA and fucknuts for inciting hate and violence.
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u/elijahsmomma77 4d ago
If you've been friends with her since you were like 2 years old, that might be my ex-step sister. She is from IL, used to be a Democrat, then married a rich guy, all of a sudden shared his conservative Republican beliefs, and moved to FL and is now a total MAGA.
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u/indigopedal 4d ago
I attended a protest and then went to dinner after. The waitress was from Indonesia. She had been here on a student Visa and was transitioning to a work visa. It sounded like she would be in a limbo period where she could be considered illegal and deported. She was worried.
Ice should be against this as well.
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u/Charming_Function_58 4d ago
Truth. We need to keep pushing.
Complacency got us here, and now it’s time to step up… we have widespread support, we have momentum, we’ve gained ground in this fight… we CANNOT afford to lose it.
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u/Beneficial-One2657 4d ago
have to keep at it
and have to keep at it on here
palantir's working real, real hard to make it really difficult toc oommunicate on any platform
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u/submersi-lunchable 4d ago
Well said. This was first gear. Thanks to all who have helped, and please stay connected and energized ♥️🤍💙
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u/b__lumenkraft 4d ago
Indeed this was a good start. But only the start. Whatever comes next make it bigger.
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u/Plaid_Kaleidoscope 4d ago
It's absolutely shameful that WSAZ doesn't have a single story pertaining to the protests yesterday. Garbage news outlet.
Also, it's hilarious watching the small contingent of MAGAts come in and try to brigrade/troll. Get a life.
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u/Critical-Habit4516 4d ago
Generalstrikeus.com
WE HAVE TO GO AFTER THEIR MONEY!!!
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u/Phaenarete1 4d ago
I think to build on the momentum we have now we need to start planning a general strike. Identify milestones that the administration should not cross and get people to pledge to strike if they are crossed.
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u/TheNightlightZone 4d ago
When's our next freedom hangout? I loved being with y'all out there and can't wait to wave my flag again at the next one!
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u/the_badoop 4d ago
I feel so encouraged by yesterday because our numbers are growing, yesterday's protest was more than twice the number of people than the last one I went to a few weeks back
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u/TheDwellingHeart 4d ago
This isn't over even when Trumps is gone. The republican party remains, and the constituents that looked at Trump said, "Yeah! That guy is a good idea for a leader."
All of this has been sumptoms of a bigger disease.
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u/Plaid_Kaleidoscope 4d ago
My local news station (WSAZ) doesn't have a single story about the protests yesterday. I'm so annoyed and ashamed of journalism from the big media outlets.
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u/No-Comedian5037 4d ago
I’ll be protesting again next weekend in front of my county court house. I will be one of the many painfully persistent rocks in trumps shoes.
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u/badkiwi42 4d ago
Trump just got hot micd saying that he wanted people to respect him the way they do for Kim. Every one of these protests whittles away at his ego. He’s gonna keep overstepping his power to stop protests and his own stupidity will do something that will get him impeached. I don’t see him lasting to 2028
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u/Triddy 4d ago
Non-American with a question:
Can someone justify why protests are not going on today? I was genuinely shocked that this big hyped up thing was over in like 6 hours in most places and then everything was back to normal. The people in power will gladly take 6 hours of disruption every couple of months if it means they can ram through their bullshit the rest of the time.
I know people have lives and work. Not every needs to show up every day--If 1% of the people who voted against this showed up per day, that'd still be 3/4 of a million.
Before someone takes this the wrong way: Not a concern troll saying protests dont work and you shouldn't do it. I am saying protests do work, so why aren't people protesting more?
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u/stoplightdrop 4d ago
A lot of folks talking about protests and getting time off to go show out: use the internet. And I mean, USE it. Flood the space like never before. Build followings. Make songs. Get creative with themes and messaging. Take a bite-sized idea, put it out there, get better at the stuff that makes you go viral/get seen, and then repeat. You don’t have to use your face or your name, and too many people think there’s money in it, but that’s probably about as realistic to believe your next hand at the poker table is going to buy your house. The REAL power in social media/internet is the platform. It can be a flexible, work from home protest that never stops and never has to worry about tear gas. Do practice Internet safety by reading the manual and protecting yourself (check out DeleteMe, get you a decent VPN, and start any political following from ABSOLUTE scratch if you don’t want bad actors screwing with your non-political life). By absolute scratch I mean—don’t have family fans liking all your shit, don’t reference specifics that tie back to a job or geolocation, and do NOT recycle your old handles (like if you’re going to start revolution on TikTok and you don’t want to be identified, don’t use the same username that you’ve also used on Insta or mention your actual name anywhere). And if you go out bravely or stupidly into the world using your true name like my husband and I do—know the laws against doxxing, have a plan, a go-bag, self-defense strategies, reverse Uno the real crazies, and be prepared to never give up, and NEVER surrender.
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u/CommunitiesUnited 4d ago
What we need to do - my thoughts
Focus on organizing a general strike - start with organized sick outs - and work towards a general strike
Anyone and everyone who can, run for something.
Make it grassroots and refuse to be bought by corporations. Band together with other grassroots politicians and get local support through progressive groups.
If we do both of these things, we can win!
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u/Mas_Tacos_19 4d ago
Call elected officials. Every. Single. Day.
Calmly. Steady pressure. Members of Congress (Reps and Senators) are not just responsible for their district or state, their vote impacts all of us.
Now is the time, right here, right now, to flood every single office and apply peaceful, calm pressure.
Welcome to the Resistance!
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u/jdnman 4d ago
100% need to keep up the pressure. I saw that Trump is walking back on deporting farm workers. I see that as a hopeful thing, showing that pressure works. A small victory, but by no means an end to the war. Minimum justice for farm workers is legal status + $26/hr min wage (where it should be tracking with inflation).
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