On Saturday, April 5th, we rise up with one demand: Hands Off!
This is a nationwide mobilization to stop the most brazen power grab in modern history. Trump, Musk, and their billionaire cronies are orchestrating an all-out assault on our government, our economy, and our basic rights—enabled by Congress every step of the way.They want to strip America for parts—shuttering Social Security offices, firing essential workers, eliminating consumer protections, and gutting Medicaid—all to bankroll their billionaire tax scam. They’re handing over our tax dollars, our public services, and our democracy to the ultra-rich.
If we don’t fight now, there won’t be anything left to save.
These will be happening all over the country—not just in D.C. and state capitals.
This just feels off. A lot of folks, myself included, use their name as their email address. While having news and updates come directly to you versus having to check the website for fresh info is convenient, I REALLY don’t like the idea of having my contact info in a database that can be hacked by the bad guys. If you're hellbent on signing up, us an untraceable/no name email address.
Is this just me being paranoid? Maybe but in these insane, Trumpian revenge times, it’s better (possibly lifesaving) to be safe and anonymous. You can still go to the protest—just check the site for updates.
With the cops and Brownshirts now checking phones for any messages critical of the ultra fragile Orange Shitstain administration, it would be wise to either leave your phone at home OR buy a cheap burner for the day.
What is a burner phone?
Simply put, a burner phone is a cheap prepaid phone with no commitments. It comes with a set number of prepaid call minutes, text messages, or data and is designed to be disposed of after use. (source)
Don’t forget to bring:
- Water
- Sunglasses
- Mask
- Hand sanitizer
- Tissues
- First aid kit
- Snacks
- Notepad and pen
- Hat to protect from the sun and help cover your face
- Any emergency medications (inhalers, eyedrops, etc.)
Tell someone, who’s always got your back and isn’t attending, where you’re going/what you're doing.
Do NOT bring your weed.
Wear comfy shoes—you’re gonna be on your feet for a long time.
Dress in drab or neutral colors—preferably greys.
If you’re pepper sprayed or teargassed, do not rub your eyes; instead rinse with water (and diluted baby shampoo if available).
Your rights
- Stay calm. Make sure to keep your hands visible. Don't argue, resist, or obstruct the police, even if you believe they are violating your rights. Point out that you are not disrupting anyone else's activity and that the First Amendment protects your actions.
- Ask if you are free to leave. If the officer says yes, calmly walk away.
- If you are under arrest, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't say anything or sign anything without a lawyer.
- You have the right to make a local phone call, and if you're calling your lawyer, police are not allowed to listen.
- You never have to consent to a search of yourself or your belongings. If you do explicitly consent, it can affect you later in court.
- Police may "pat down" your clothing if they suspect you have a weapon and may search you after an arrest.
- Police officers may not confiscate or demand to view your photographs or video without a warrant, nor may they delete data under any circumstances. However, they may order citizens to cease activities that are truly interfering with legitimate law enforcement operations.
- When you can, write down everything you remember, including the officers' badge and patrol car numbers and the agency they work for.
- Get contact information for witnesses.
- Take photographs of any injuries.
- Once you have all of this information, you can file a written complaint with the agency's internal affairs division or civilian complaint board.
- If you’re going to a protest today be careful, nonviolent, smart, and calm.
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