When is the Next BIG Protest?
August 2nd - Rage Against the Regime
August 9th - Shut Down America
August 2nd marks a pivotal National Day of Action, uniting communities across the nation in a shared purpose: Rage Against the Regime. On this day, we come together to transform anger into action, harnessing the energy of collective resistance.
Our movement is rooted in non-violence, but it is far from passive. We stand strong, bold, and unyielding, showing the world the irresistible force of communities united against injustice.
August 2nd
Saturday, August 9th is the day we unify. Every organization, every movement, every group fighting for change, this is your call. Whatever your cause, whatever your mission, it’s time to organize your protest, your boycott, your demonstration and stand shoulder to shoulder with the rest of us.
We cannot afford to scatter our actions any longer. The time for division is over. The time for power in numbers is now. August 9th is the People’s Day. Get ready, coordinate, rally your community, and prepare to make it count. Let’s do what they never thought we could, move together as one.
Want to Find a Non-Violent Protest ASAP?
Find protests and volunteer opportunities, both for issue advocacy and getting out the vote, easily searchable by location or virtual events, by date, in English and Spanish
International hub for protests, vigils, etc. both in-person and virtual, searchable by location, event type, and cause
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ORGANIZERS: Posting events here is FREE!
Fifty Protests
Fifty States
One Movement
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Search here to find a grassroots group near you and the events they are organizing
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A grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.
Tesla Takedown is a peaceful protest movement. We oppose violence, vandalism and destruction of property. These protests happen weekly in many locations across the country. Find one near you!
No Voice Unheard lists upcoming protests (but I don't find it as up to date as the other lists mentioned above), yet I'm including it because it also has good suggestions for first-time protesters like what to bring in a small first-aid kit, reminders to bring snacks/water, and what to wear if you want to obscure your identity.
These are all grassroots movements organized by local volunteers. You should do your own due diligence before participating in any action.​​
How do I Protest Safely?
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has good advice about protecting your digital security and the privacy of others at protests. Read about that here.
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Key takeaways:
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Require a passcode to unlock your phone, not your face or fingerprint.
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Put your phone in airplane mode while protesting
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Be mindful of posting photos of faces/tattoos/other identifying features of other protesters. Ask permission before taking photos and blur the background before posting.
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​Scrub the metadata off your photos by only posting screenshots of your photos to social media.
You should also know your rights as a protester, (or as an organizer!) ahead of time. The ACLU lists those for you here.
While the protests in this movement have so far remained very peaceful, with minimal disruptions from police or counter protesters, it is always a good idea to know what to expect if things get scarier. Physicians for Human Rights have put together a guide for how to protect yourself from, and treat exposure to, tear gas and other chemical irritants. If you are willing to risk arrest at a peaceful protest, you should also read their advice for being prepared for that situation.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has put together an excellent Surveillance Self-Defense Guide with step-by-step instructions for how to accomplish many of these suggestions. Definitely check it out!
The Human Rights Campaign has collected some tips for staying safe at peaceful protests. They mostly come down to being prepared ahead of time, so check them out here before you take to the streets.
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Key takeaways:
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Stay hydrated and wear sun-protective clothing while protesting this summer
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Bring a fully charged cell phone and possible battery charger (you can consider bringing a burner phone instead of your regular phone)
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Have a plan with a rough idea of when you'll be back. Have an emergency contact person who knows the plan and be sure to check in with that person when you know you are safe.
Also, check out Evan Greer on Youtube and Bluesky! Hilarious videos that are on point on all this digital security stuff!
Ultimately, this comes down to your own level of risk tolerance. The more prepared you are, the better plan you have in place in case things go wrong, the more confident you will feel taking action. But no one can promise you 100% safety at any protest, so use your best judgement about what feels right for you.
Some people find their spirits renewed by being around lots of other folks who are fighting for the same things they are. The boost to their mental health is worth the risk. If you are in a more vulnerable population, those risks may be too great, and we understand that.
That's why we've created the #OnlyOnePersonProtest Challenge to give everyone three options as to how they'd like to take action!
The #OnlyOnePersonProtest Challenge!
Take Action
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Call Your Representatives About an Issue You Care About
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Donate at Least $3 to an Organization That Supports a Cause You Want to Fight For
Spread the Word
Protest Style
Post two pictures of your sign.
One side should say:
I'm Only One Person, BUT I
(care about) _______________
(fight for) __________________
(stand with) ________________
The other side can be as clever, creative, colorful, imaginative, and powerful as you'd like. What issue do you want to draw the country's attention to?
Use #OnlyOnePersonProtest with your post to social media.
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Prefer video? Share your favorite protest chant and maybe teach it in another language.
Please keep vulnerable people safe while posting pictures at protests.
Help Us Grow!
The last piece of your social media post is to nominate three people to complete the challenge next.
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For now, include a mix of folks who have been protesting with you and some who haven't.
We want all of our "seasoned pros" to know about this and be spreading the word.
And we'd really like to see you first-timers join us! You've got the social media skills we need! So please invite your friends to help us in any way they can!
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Point them to this website so that they can learn they are not alone and that there are actions for everyone to take.
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