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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · May 21

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · May 21

Strategic locations in small towns. When possible, look for places where people in power make decisions. Courthouses and county buildings: these are often located in downtown areas. Representative's field offices: rural field offices are great options for protests and sit-ins. Federal buildings: includes courthouses, offices, and military sites. ICE field offices and detention sites: ICE often partners with local or state agencies to house detainees.

Street corners matter. In towns that don't have a field office or federal building, high-visibility street corners are a great option! Stay on the sidewalks: the First Amendment covers our right to protest on sidewalks. Ignore counter-protesters: maintain space from any counter-protesters and don't engage. Be consistent: Small protests will grow over time, and set a regular schedule so people can easily join you.

Planning a protest. Be sure to check local ordinances - some areas might have limits on sound or the number of attendees. Check your local ordinances for permit requirements. Set a date, time, and location. Share your protest on local Indivisible Facebook pages and in local subreddits. Contact your local newspaper to let them know you'll be protesting.

Resources. Census.gov - America: A nation of small towns. ACLU.org - Know your rights. Commonslibrary.org - guide to organizing your first protest. How to find ICE facilities. Freedomforimmigrants.org/map

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · May 21

🧵At a protest near my town, I saw a woman weeping. She said she had been afraid to come out, and she was overwhelmed by how much support and connection she felt.

Small-town protests disrupt how people see their communities, which is crucial for large-scale change.

#resist #protest #50501movement

The importance of small-town protests. Around 60% of Americans live in cities, towns, or unincorporated areas with fewer than 50,000 residents. That's a lot of small towns. Let's take a look at why small-town protests matter, potential locations, and how to plan a protest in your area.

Disrupting the social contract. Social contract -- an unspoken agreement among people to follow the rules to maintain peaceful co-existence. In small towns, there is a lot of social pressure to maintain the status quo. "Don't talk about politics or religion!" Small-town protests break the social contract and send a message that Trump supporters are not the majority. In a propaganda-rich environment, this really matters.

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · May 2

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · May 2

🧵On May 1, news broke that the Tesla board of directors was looking for a new CEO. Although that news was quickly denied by the board, the cracks are showing.

The Tesla protests are working - so now it's time to increase the pressure.

#protest #resist #activism #50501movement #teslatakedown

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 30

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 30

🧵 As our social safety nets and institutions break down, now is the time to consider how we can connect with our neighbors to support each other when times get hard.

#resist #trump #activism #protest #50501movement

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American Opposition @americanopposition.org · Apr 27

Protests. Boycotts. Speeches. Lawsuits. Lobbying. Civil disobedience. Messaging campaigns. Opposition research. Documenting history. Protest art. Mutual aid. Building community.

All of it matters. Some can’t do all, but all can do some.

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 26

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 26

Grassroots movements are often criticized for lacking centralized leadership. But this is a good thing!

Decentralized movements are more adaptable and sustainable. But, we need to rethink what leadership looks like.

#protest #resist #activism #505051movement #trump

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50501 New York @50501newyork.bsky.social · Apr 24

Due process is not negotiable.

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 22

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 22

🧵First published in 1971, Rules for Radicals is a guide for organizers on how to build power. This book is controversial - there are many valid critiques of Alinsky's work, but it remains an important part of the leftist lexicon.

#booksky #resist #protest #activism #50501movement

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 14

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 14

🧵 Is there an ICE facility near you? ICE includes a huge network of field offices, detention centers, and contractors.

All of these could be potential locations for protests, boycotts, or other types of creative, nonviolent civil disobedience.

#protest #resist #50501movement #activism #trump

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 10

🧵 If you need protest ideas, then Gene Sharp has you covered. His list is a great reminder that protest can take ✨lots✨ of different forms.

#protest #resist #activism #50501movement #strike

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 7

Millions of us organized, showed up, and protested. Now what happens?

Here are some tips and ideas for how to keep the energy going while we get ready for April 19!

#protest #resist #activism #50501movement #handsoff

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 5

Today is the day! Many thanks to everyone who is organizing and attending a protest today.

Let's have fun, make new friends, and take up some space!

#handsoff #protest #resist #trump

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Resistance Reads @resistancereads.bsky.social · Apr 4