Will you join us, Michigan? #50501 🚨VIOLENCE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED🚨 - ThreadSky

smoke1966.bsky.social•19 days ago

I would like to be there but where is parking and meeting place? I'm near GR and have room for 3 others but don't know the area.

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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smoke1966.bsky.social•18 days ago

Don't believe this guy, it's a fake account!

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paxgothica.bsky.social•18 days ago

Thank you! 🎯

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anniemluke.bsky.social•18 days ago

Just filed a report of this person posting false information.

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kimmartin95.bsky.social•20 days ago

Is there anything being organized in Maine?

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dragongirlwolf.bsky.social•18 days ago

Go to Reddit r/50501 there should be a Maine tab?

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nataliejeancarver.bsky.social•19 days ago

I will be there!

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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anniemluke.bsky.social•18 days ago

The event HAS NOT been moved. It is still scheduled for the 5th.

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az-sycamore.bsky.social•19 days ago

I’ll be with you in Phoenix! ✊

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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az-sycamore.bsky.social•18 days ago

FALSE. Be there on Wednesday if you’re able.

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breannarandall.bsky.social•20 days ago

hello! are you aware of any protests being organized at embassies or consulates? (I'm in Thailand).

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maryscottoconnor.com•19 days ago

My local Democratic Party office is directing people to go to Lansing.

They have nothing to do with organising it, but they know all about it and are perfectly okay with it.

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maryscottoconnor.com•19 days ago

The level of paranoia happening around here about this is off the charts.

People are protesting all over the country & the world. This isn't a damned trap, it's citizens wanting & needing to make their anger heard.

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lagazza.bsky.social•20 days ago

Has a permit been secured?

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bonnieladydionne.bsky.social•19 days ago

I spoke with staff at the Lansing capitol building this morning, it is being organized legitimately. You can find the event listed on the Capitol event page- https://capitol.michigan.gov/events

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sammmybaby.bsky.social•20 days ago

I also read in a michigan protest reddit forum that someone reached out to local police and are waiting to hear back.

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quixoticistt.bsky.social•20 days ago

I posted this question yesterday - an account mod shared a link indicating that permits are only required for large rallies that impede traffic.

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0palized.bsky.social•19 days ago

the permit has been approved!

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kagey75.bsky.social•19 days ago

Be safe out there!

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kathyhughealy.bsky.social•20 days ago

People on social media do not trust this, think it’s a trap.

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jailynnsbait.bsky.social•18 days ago

City has the event posted. Its real

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thmade.bsky.social•20 days ago

I'd really like to know who the organizers are. Nothing on the webpage. Nothing on Bluesky.

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mmc123.bsky.social•20 days ago

It was organized on Reddit

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thmade.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thanks! Good to know.

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michtomass.bsky.social•20 days ago

By whom?

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mmc123.bsky.social•20 days ago

Read through the 50501 subreddit for details.

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michtomass.bsky.social•20 days ago

Why not post it here? This is very bad form for a protest. Beyond questionable.

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jeanpoole-az.bsky.social•20 days ago

I share your skepticism. I receive emails & texts from 10 or more different Democratic/Progressive/LGBTQ+/Immigration groups and not one has mentioned the protest in AZ (or anywhere else for that matter). Maybe the organizers are inexperienced or want to remain anonymous, but something seems off.

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luniarci.bsky.social•20 days ago

I'm pretty sure it's just a bunch of people on Reddit who decided to do it, each location is headed by individuals (afaik) who just decided to pick it up after the concept was out out there, but correct me if im wrong

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myeyerollemoji.bsky.social•20 days ago

Also my impression

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jenkruch.bsky.social•19 days ago

As far as I can discern, this is exactly it.

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littleboblue.bsky.social•20 days ago

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littleboblue.bsky.social•20 days ago

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sammmybaby.bsky.social•20 days ago

will be there

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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sammmybaby.bsky.social•18 days ago

This is not true.

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moocowsue.bsky.social•18 days ago

Report this guy and block.

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asiakmae.bsky.social•20 days ago

✊🏾

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eflutterbye.bsky.social•18 days ago

If you are going, stay safe!
Other ways to peacefully protest today:

https://www.aeinstein.org/198-methods-of-nonviolent-action

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echrusciel.bsky.social•20 days ago

What organization is running this protest?

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yellowdog1960.bsky.social•20 days ago

I've tried to find info on 50501 movement. No luck.

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julianneboucher.bsky.social•20 days ago

50501 movement here on Bluesky or r/50501 on Reddit. There is a thread for your state with info and you can coordinate local meetup spots if you can’t make it to the capitol

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echrusciel.bsky.social•20 days ago

Suspicious. Found a post on Reddit and it appears to be all moderated by the same person.Avatars as profile pic.

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bs1234567.bsky.social•20 days ago

Why do you think so? Those moderators you mentioned have a history dating back between 2015 and 2025 with pretty much different profiles.
https://www.reddit.com/user/Evolved_Fungi/
https://www.reddit.com/user/Barneyboy3/
https://www.reddit.com/user/TryingThomas/
https://www.reddit.com/user/gaymedgirl/
http://reddit.com/user/yogopig/

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bs1234567.bsky.social•20 days ago

And have you ever seen a reddit account with a picture of the person instead of an avatar? I haven't within over 4 years of using reddit. In fact, until right now, I didn't even know it was possible to upload a picture.

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jenkruch.bsky.social•20 days ago

K well there are plenty of profiles with images instead of avatars.

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michtomass.bsky.social•20 days ago

I'd like to know too

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debh3.bsky.social•19 days ago

We will be there!

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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kellycandletattoos.bsky.social•20 days ago

Anything on Pennsylvania??

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littlemaher1.bsky.social•20 days ago

every state will be doing it
https://www.reddit.com/r/50501/comments/1ifb26m/start_times/

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gthompson206.bsky.social•20 days ago

I am in the Frankfort Michigan area and have room for 3. Any idea on which street or street corner to meet? I am new to Michigan.

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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gthompson206.bsky.social•17 days ago

LIAYING TROLL

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helagrey.bsky.social•18 days ago

Ignore the guy saying it's being rescheduled, it's misinformation. We are still scheduled for tomorrow. East Lawn of the capitol has been listed as the meeting location.

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runriotrat.bsky.social•20 days ago

(1) since this doesn't appear to be headed by any local activist groups, I wanted to remind folx of a few things: in 2020 (blm protest) when we marched from grand river in east lansing to the capitol, there was a long pause in front of target due to national raids. stay focused, no side quests.

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runriotrat.bsky.social•20 days ago

(6) Since this is a national protest, it's likely that the cops will be on edge (more than usual). If you are injured and require medical care, do not tell the hospital staff you were at the protest. Lie, lie, lie.

hope to see y'all there! Stay safe!

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runriotrat.bsky.social•20 days ago

(5) have access to your cell. There will likely be national guard and swat presence. Ignore, don't aggitate. Dress in black block & wear shoes that you can run in if you need to flee. Mask up - prevent the spread of illness and support group anonymity.

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runriotrat.bsky.social•20 days ago

(4) the national lawyers guild is an important resource in the event of arrest. https://www.michigannlg.org/ write this number on your arm: (313) 925-2626. This is the MI legal hotline. Bring a sharpie and share the # with those walking next to you. Don't just keep it in your phone. If arrested, you won't

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vacheestfachee.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thanks - I've seen advice to have the # available of a lawyer for representation in the case of trouble (not just for protests rn), but I haven't seen any recommendations of Michigan-based lawyers for this use until now.

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runriotrat.bsky.social•19 days ago

of course! & to anyone else that sees this, I know times are tough, but if you're able, please do what you can to support the NLG. They go above and beyond for activists and are a necessary component to our continued safety!

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runriotrat.bsky.social•20 days ago

(3) take the streets, but be mindful that michigan has a large nazi/white nationalist presence. In 2020, a woman drove her car through the crowd starting at sparrow, and didn't stop until Washington Ave. The cops protected her and her car. Police are not on our side, not even for a moment.

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runriotrat.bsky.social•20 days ago

(2) kids, teens, black, brown, and trans comrades will be present. All the more reason to keep things peaceful. I'm all for smashing the state, but please be mindful of the political climate and the real danger of arrest for ppl that aren't palm colored and cisgender.

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callmeboss.bsky.social•19 days ago

And be ready to stand up for and bear witness for our comrades who fall into those groups. Whether it’s recording an interaction with Police on your device, or protecting them, whatever is needed.

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runriotrat.bsky.social•19 days ago

absolutely!

& if arrested, or in any police interaction-- SHUT. THE. FUCK. UP.

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jeffisontheroad.bsky.social•17 days ago

"VIOLENCE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED"

This is why you lost.

It's not a call FOR violence but if you're not prepared to meet it, the opposition knows and will walk all over you just like they did.

Cut the kum ba yah shit and learn how to fight.

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jeffisontheroad.bsky.social•18 days ago

Reading through this seeing people wonder if they have permits is exactly how I expected Democrats to operate.

You do not need a permit to hold a rally.

Your protests and rallies are useless unless government cannot operate.

Where were you last October?

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jenkruch.bsky.social•19 days ago

Hey all, I know it’s easy to be wary of things right now, and I have no more information than the rest of you, but this appears to have sprung from the loins of Reddit organically. Sometimes no one in particular is behind an event being attempted at such a mass scale.

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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jenkruch.bsky.social•19 days ago

Perhaps expect to see more of this as we trudge along through the threats and impediments of the current regime. When posting about this shit on the socials, people are going to attempt to remain anonymous when it’s just a cluster of everyday humans trying to mobilize.

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mama-shanewv.bsky.social•20 days ago

Who should we contact in Michigan for any questions?

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maryscottoconnor.com•18 days ago

The protest has NOT been moved to another date.

It is still today at noon.

I don't know who the fuck is telling this person it's changed to the 9th, but it isn't.

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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mama-shanewv.bsky.social•18 days ago

Wrong. It was today and it was wonderful.

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bonnieladydionne.bsky.social•19 days ago

https://capitol.michigan.gov/events
The protest is being organized legitimately. You can find the 50501 protest listed on the event page for the Lansing Capitol building.

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bonnieladydionne.bsky.social•19 days ago

I am pasting the links below from the 50501 Reddit page (https://www.reddit.com/r/50501/comments/1ifzz9m/protest_safty/):

Protesters rights:

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights

Protest Safety Tips from NYU Law:

https://www.law.nyu.edu/centers/race-inequality-law/protest-tips

How to Defend Against Police Surveillance at Protests

https://www.acludc.org/en/how-defend-against-police-surveillance-protests

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mama-shanewv.bsky.social•19 days ago

Thanks Sara! Great information.

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bonnieladydionne.bsky.social•19 days ago

My pleasure!! I have also found a discord server with a lot of helpful information, as well as a group message on the app Signal, that is created to share information with people participating in Michigan. If you message me directly I will share those resources with you.

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zukimcsween.bsky.social•19 days ago

Local Democratic Party I was invited by mine via email.

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50501michigan.bsky.social•20 days ago

WE WILL!

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alanacz.bsky.social•21 days ago

My daughter and i are coming. I have to admit, I'm nervous. Neither of us have ever done this but we feel we need to

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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newerabitch.bsky.social•19 days ago

Hi, Ill be there. Me and a group are coming and feel the same <3 We got this.

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thejuliaset.bsky.social•20 days ago

Awesome! Thank you.

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michtomass.bsky.social•20 days ago

You should be cautious. It's not clear who's organizing this and that's a major red flag.

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jenny-mclean.bsky.social•20 days ago

Agreed. These events, esp when carried out at this scale (nationally), have organizers/sponsors.

There’s a cause identified (e.g. march against cabinet picks). There’s info on safety precautions, portajohns, deescalation marshals.

This event is being questioned by many now. I’m not attending.

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joanofbarks.bsky.social•20 days ago

Spontaneous protests are not organized... this is an emergency. Protests are already being reported... those weren't organized either. Just be careful if you participate. Record what's happening around you.

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joanofbarks.bsky.social•20 days ago

It's spontaneous. So take precautions, watch the crowd, and leave if there are signs of possible violence. We have to be willing to 'sacrifice' to some degree if we want to prevail. They aren't going to go quietly or quickly.

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zukimcsween.bsky.social•19 days ago

💯 this

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joanofbarks.bsky.social•20 days ago

Just be very careful... and leave if the crowd becomes agitated. I've protested for many years, it should be fine. You are both being patriotic with this action, so do it with pride. Godspeed

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petequie.bsky.social•20 days ago

Unearthing my p***y hat!

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callmeboss.bsky.social•19 days ago

Done..

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kleytoncooper.bsky.social•20 days ago

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taradactylbebe.bsky.social•18 days ago

Has the permit been acquired?

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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dragongirlwolf.bsky.social•18 days ago

Michigan Capitol has a permit and can be seen on the capitol schedule on the website

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zukimcsween.bsky.social•19 days ago

I’ll be there with a bull horn blasting ice cubes arrest the president!

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jenniferpprice.bsky.social•19 days ago

I hope this is real

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bonnieladydionne.bsky.social•19 days ago

It is very much real. You can see it even listed on the event page for the Michigan State Capitol building! It is being organized legitimately- https://capitol.michigan.gov/events

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reeingindespair.bsky.social•19 days ago

Remember, Keep it peaceful. They don't need a reason to demonize us, but they will be looking for one.

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reeingindespair.bsky.social•19 days ago

I will be there, feel free to wave to the dork in a black and red riding jacket. ♥

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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callmeboss.bsky.social•19 days ago

Who are the organizers for Michigan? I see your group telling people to contact their state’s organizers, but who are they?

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zukimcsween.bsky.social•19 days ago

I was invited by my local Democratic Party by email

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katking96734.bsky.social•20 days ago

Anything being planned in Missouri?

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dragongirlwolf.bsky.social•18 days ago

Go to Reddit r/50501 there shoukd be a Missouri tab

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namroczkowski.bsky.social•19 days ago

I have a group that want to come but one of the people was told there was not a permit for this rally. Is there a permit or not?

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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bonnieladydionne.bsky.social•19 days ago

I spoke with staff at the Lansing capitol building this morning, it is being organized legitimately. You can find the event listed on the Capitol event page- https://capitol.michigan.gov/events

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namroczkowski.bsky.social•18 days ago

Thank you! I had called too! I had intended to attach a note but got busy and forgot. Thanks again for following up!

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helagrey.bsky.social•18 days ago

There is a permit, we had a meeting tonight and they are legit. It also has not been rescheduled.

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0palized.bsky.social•19 days ago

yes, there is a permit!

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dragongirlwolf.bsky.social•19 days ago

There is a permit but the ACLU states that permits aren’t always necessary

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michtomass.bsky.social•20 days ago

Who is organizing this?

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yellowdog1960.bsky.social•20 days ago

That is what a LOT of us would like to know. Could be a trap or an excuse for the orange turd to declare martial law.

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sammmybaby.bsky.social•20 days ago

From what I've read in countless reddit forums, it seems that it's just being organized by commonplace people.

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sammmybaby.bsky.social•19 days ago

https://50501movement.carrd.co/

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callmeboss.bsky.social•19 days ago

Yeah that one-page site is extremely unhelpful

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sammmybaby.bsky.social•19 days ago

lol it's the best I got. Clicking on the reddit site has more info

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41neum.bsky.social•20 days ago

I want this protest to work. But what are the demands of the protest? Simply "Stop that" is not a cohesive message. Better perhaps:
- Stop the firing of the federal workforce.
- Eliminate DOGE and give its purpose to the OIG.
- Investigate unlawful actions by DOGE.
- Remove the tariffs.
Etc.

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helagrey.bsky.social•18 days ago

We're working on specific demands now. There are some general mission statement type stuff l have proposed the following demands.
1) resist and slow down every part of the president's agenda
2) resist every attempt by DOGE to do anything.
3) remember that it's fascism coming for us.

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41neum.bsky.social•20 days ago

In regards to DOGE, I am referring to this:
https://bsky.app/profile/joshtpm.bsky.social/post/3lh6b55ps7k2u

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41neum.bsky.social•20 days ago

Anyhow, overall, we need a concrete message. Trump and his administration will likely not listen. But the people who will need to hear something of substance other than "we're angry". They'll just associate it with being upset about the election.

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jenkruch.bsky.social•20 days ago

A protest at every state capital where the constituents are on the doorsteps of their representatives feels like a good start. Speaking directly to the individuals that supposedly represent us on a national scale, and telling them by name to reject the outwardly fascist Project 2025 agenda.

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41neum.bsky.social•19 days ago

Reject it, great, I agree. But how? You need to tell representatives something concrete. Reject Fascism is something we all agree on, but tell them how to reject it. Otherwise we'll just get more of Schumer boring is to death about how terrible it is that... I dunno whatever tf he says

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jenkruch.bsky.social•19 days ago

Dems could stop “reaching across the isle” and act like they have spines for a start. They could stop being bought by the same shit companies as the Republicans and stop pledging allegiance to AIPAC. And yeah, Schumer needs to go.

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joanofbarks.bsky.social•20 days ago

I think to start with, a strong presence rejecting fascism is fine. There's no way to "orchestrate" a complete message, it's crucial to get out there now.

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toaster69.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest has been moved to February 9th at 12pm at the capitol building.

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helagrey.bsky.social•18 days ago

Protest is still on for tomorrow this is misinformation

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dangtrang.bsky.social•19 days ago

Who is organizing the Michigan Chapter?

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bonnieladydionne.bsky.social•19 days ago

I personally called and spoke with staff at the Lansing capitol building this morning, it is being organized legitimately. Organization named is "50501". You can find the event listed on the Capitol event page- https://capitol.michigan.gov/events

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dangtrang.bsky.social•19 days ago

Thank you.

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bonnieladydionne.bsky.social•19 days ago

I also found a discord server & a messaging group on an app called Signal. If you message me I can share those links with you!

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dragongirlwolf.bsky.social•19 days ago

There’s aren’t chapters. It’s organic decentralized protest movement. A friend tells a friend tells a friend.

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godless2.bsky.social•20 days ago

"Violence will not be tolerated"; tell that to the pigs. Declaring your nonviolence is like a union stating they won't strike just before contract negotiations. You have no leverage. The cops know they can brutalize you without repercussions.

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callmeboss.bsky.social•19 days ago

I prefer zero tolerance for violence but when they specifically say “don’t bring any sort of weapon” I think why call that out? Especially since open carry is legal, & concealed carry is legal if you’re licensed for it. Also, having a pocket knife on hand is convenient for many things.

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dragongirlwolf.bsky.social•19 days ago

Can we just stick to the point of the protest? Solidarity against a coup.

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lesliedyk3ma.bsky.social•20 days ago

@50501movement.bsky.social what is the discord info for the MI protest? I saw comments on other state’s posts about there being a discord server with more info

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lesliedyk3ma.bsky.social•19 days ago

(I found the discord server)

https://discord.gg/8bGJ4F6K

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incendiumvires.bsky.social•20 days ago

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joanofbarks.bsky.social•20 days ago

Remember, MAGA infiltrators could start violence... film everything !

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