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Announcement
249 years ago, America chose democracy over tyranny. The U.S. was founded to be governed by the consent of all its people, not just a privileged few. That choice stands today. We refuse to allow a dictator to seize power now.
No Kings Day was an incredible success, but now we must escalate our resistance against Trump’s authoritarian overreach. His latest actions, including his disturbing social media proclamations and executive orders consolidating power, confirm our worst fears: this is an upheaval of the rule of law and the republic established by the Constitution.
How we respond now will define our history. Our response must be immediate and undeniable. Those who bow to authoritarianism will be remembered for their cowardice. We must demand that our elected officials take action now — silence is complicity.
We’re calling on you to join us on our March 4th For Democracy day of action to defend democracy, reject Trump’s authoritarian overreach, and demand accountability from our government.
Join us where and however you can. Organize a peaceful protest in your state. Call your government officials. Donate to charities that help the populations most effected by Trump’s executive orders. Volunteer with organizations that defend our civil rights. Spread the word and educate on the issues and implications of Trump’s unlawful actions. Share, amplify, and take action—this fight belongs to all of us.
Let’s make our message clear, and let’s make it loudly:
Our Democracy Will Stand. America Does Not Bow to Kings.
50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Movement.
To get more information, find resources, or find your protest, go to: fiftyfifty.one
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A MESSAGE FROM 50501 DC CHAPTER:
The 50501 DC Chapter is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of their peaceful protestors. On March 4th, instead of marching forth for democracy, the DC Chapter will focus their main efforts on a Virtual Day of Action. More details, including how to participate in the Virtual Day of Action, will be shared at https://linktr.ee/50501DC.
This is absolutely preposterous. For all the reasons already stated by others. Sounds like we need an alternate group to officially organize and who won’t back down at the slightest push back. (I’m in Oregon, not DC, but still plan on protesting. Just can’t believe the reasoning for us not showing up in DC in force ORGANIZED as part of a movement.
Originally commented by u/AdministrativeBee353 on 2025-02-21 22:17:47me3q4koFor background all of this is done by volunteers, even in DC. People outside of the city just picked a date and ran with it, not realizing that they were signing up volunteers to plan a night protest in 2 weeks, on one of the most police-heavy days of the year. And just fyi I’m not even a volunteer either; I’ve been protest mooching.
If you could help organize a protest in Oregon that would probably be a better use of your money and time than coming here. But if you really want to come Refuse Fascism is organizing a protest that you can attend.
Originally commented by u/ittybittymanatee on 2025-02-21 23:16:49me3z3zsProtest at your local level build a bench and a movement and THEN mobilize to DC once a national protest is announced. That makes TOTAL sense and is actually strategic.
Originally commented by u/sarah_woc1 on 2025-02-21 22:31:26me3s9ugBtw huge thanks for the work you all have been doing!
Originally commented by u/ittybittymanatee on 2025-02-21 23:21:12me3zqheThank all of you for doing what you’re doing. Everyone is a key in this.
Originally commented by u/sarah_woc1 on 2025-02-21 23:22:57me3zzks