I organize online, but I show up in person. We can’t just throw hot takes out on social media. We have to call, write, testify, and march if we can. Show up and they’ll know the resistance is real. - ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

piperformissouri.bsky.social • 8 days ago

I organize online, but I show up in person.

We can’t just throw hot takes out on social media. We have to call, write, testify, and march if we can.

Show up and they’ll know the resistance is real.

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piperformissouri.bsky.social•8 days ago

I know how difficult it can be to write or call every day and never receive a response from your elected officials. I have been doing it for years. But, we have to show resistance. We have to let the GOP know they don’t have a mandate. We have to let them know we will show up.

lbligh.bsky.social•8 days ago

My elected officials respond to me. They're usually form letters, but they care enough to have systems set up in their office to explain their positions on the issues in question. Kudos to Senator Warner, Senator Kaine, and Representative Connolly of Virginia!

cjpexton.bsky.social•8 days ago

YES -- we have to show resistance in numbers too big to ignore. No giving up and no giving in!

knightravennetwork.bsky.social•8 days ago

Not enough are calling the Republican reps. They have to be convinced.

saralewlew.bsky.social•8 days ago

You have inspired me so much. I had given up on calls because it fees like screaming into the void but you have reminded me my voice matters. Thanks for everything you do.

jrs81.bsky.social•8 days ago

Please check these out consider joining, sharing, liking and following! It can help us organize!

https://bsky.app/profile/generalstrikeus.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/indivisible.org

https://bsky.app/profile/moveon.org

https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/standupforscience.bsky.social

https://www.movementinfrastructureproject.org/calendar

https://bsky.app/profile/shutdown315.bsky.social

kathytp.bsky.social•8 days ago

Every single day! I just heard from a staffer at a senator’s office that last week the phones were extremely busy and not so much this week. We need to be in touch every single day, it makes a difference.

tlf5foot8.bsky.social•8 days ago

We need to stop worrying about talking politics with our friends and acquaintances. We need to discuss what is happening and change hearts.

muaythaipunk.bsky.social•8 days ago

I called Chris Smith (R-NJ) yesterday and got a real person. Left me message with them asking for my Congress rep to schedule a town hall in our district to answer questions re: DOGE

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azsuzeblue.bsky.social•8 days ago

Showing up gets easier with practice and if you take a friend along.

Whether crafting a script to guide your call (for a recorded message), finding a local group that meets up virtually and in person, attending a march, rally or protest, joining a boycott or writing letters, plus VOTING.

adamantiumant.bsky.social•8 days ago

Except we didn’t “show up” on election day, and they know it. No amount of calling and e-mailing makes up for having legislative minorities.

relax608.bsky.social•8 days ago

People can show resistance by not supporting businesses that support trump.
It may be inconvenient, but so is losing our democracy.
Instead of whining and feeling defeated, fight back with your money.
Plus, keep writing and calling your representatives.

robinwaytogotiger.bsky.social•8 days ago

I'm going to be participating in this on Monday here in my state. I'm a blue dot in a deeply red state, but I don't care if it's just me there on my steps at the state capital. I'm going to be SHOWING UP FOR DEMOCRACY!!!! #RESIST #PROTEST #MARCH

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onthewallbyamy.bsky.social•8 days ago

Is it worth it to call outside of your own district or state? My rep and senators are democrats. I feel more powerless because I am represented by team normal

jamesjamerson.bsky.social•8 days ago

Write them. Cut and paste may save time.

robcampsalone.bsky.social•8 days ago

Text “Resist” to https://Resist.bot

jrs81.bsky.social•8 days ago

This helps tremendously. I also go to @moveon.org and @indivisible.org to send emails.

kmckmom.bsky.social•8 days ago

Keep track of your efforts, one day you’ll be telling your grandkids, great grandkids, classrooms of kids what you personally did! Watch ‘Number 24’.

kygrannyof12.bsky.social•8 days ago

I email my Republican dumbasses every other day, tried calling a few times can never get through doesn't even go to voice mail box

docwhiskey.bsky.social•8 days ago

is it better to write email or hand written letters? I hate calls and prefer to organize my thoughts in a letter

dsgrntldidealist.bsky.social•8 days ago

Three weeks ago, the thought of calling gave me hives, and today I just made four successive calls from the treadmill and knocked it off my list. It’s been integrated into my daily routine, which made it so much easier.

standingup.bsky.social•8 days ago

I find the written responses I receive more disturbing but I'll continue to contact them.

chromaticgravity.bsky.social•8 days ago

when i call wisconsin republicans to ask why they support child marriage they hang up on me.

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zombiemom007.bsky.social•8 days ago

Pedophiles should die. Horribly.

emmet987.bsky.social•8 days ago

Call a friend, make posters, and protest at a Tesla store near you.

carolnissenson.bsky.social•8 days ago

And also thank them when they do the right thing.

lenday.bsky.social•8 days ago

Nice! Too many people taking to social media to complain instead of the streets! Once is effective, the other pointless.

susre88.bsky.social•8 days ago

I have been calling - as have my friends. I am wry frustrated with responses. My MALE husband called MO Congressman Graves about his sponsored HR722 Abortion Ban and got a 3 paragraph, very vague, kindly written letter. My FEMALE friend calls and gets a 6 para, nearly belligerent, forceful letter

jrs81.bsky.social•8 days ago

Please check these out consider joining, sharing, liking and following! It can help us organize!

https://bsky.app/profile/generalstrikeus.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/indivisible.org

https://bsky.app/profile/moveon.org

https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/standupforscience.bsky.social

https://www.movementinfrastructureproject.org/calendar

https://bsky.app/profile/shutdown315.bsky.social

wtchdog.bsky.social•8 days ago

💯. Get into the daily habit. Takes minutes, “5 calls” app makes it easy with phone numbers and scripts.

worldcomrade.bsky.social•8 days ago

Has Josh Hawley’s office stopped answering the phones? I am still calling but haven’t contacted a person.

smith816.bsky.social•8 days ago

Hit or miss. Keep trying. Send an email just in case you don’t hear back while you continue calling. Try your local office. That DC line is always voicemail.

metarefugee.bsky.social•8 days ago

💯

kiteinthewind.bsky.social•8 days ago

Are you going to Jeff City on Monday?!?!

chelittle.bsky.social•8 days ago

Already did

nothing-new.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m showing up. You, Jess Craven, @parkroseperma.bsky.social and @chasingoz.bsky.social have been so inspiring.

feralcatlady.bsky.social•8 days ago

When do we 📢🪧March👢on Propaganda News, they’re LYING!!!
Call em’ 📱

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ampsky1.bsky.social•8 days ago

It's all I got my deep free mind and smart phone with internet. We are all not privileged like y'all.
Generational trauma since yeshua days.
Epigenetics.

m-pathy.bsky.social•8 days ago

💯👍

mmfreestcoalition.bsky.social•8 days ago

Make those calls! Emails are easy to ignore.

jsb3.bsky.social•8 days ago

I have reached out to my local reps to find town halls and trying to find local marches or protests

dalybarb.bsky.social•8 days ago

You go for it Jess! Friendly greetings from a Liberal Democrat activist in the UK who spends a few hours every week knocking on doors and delivering leaflets. 💪💙

donadickinson.bsky.social•6 days ago

💯
Messages have to be delivered.
After Bishop’s pleas were ignored, we stood at the White House fence- he shows NO MERCY.

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k-flem.bsky.social•8 days ago

I'm not good at showing up in person, but I have started writing my reps about EVERYTHING. I just wrote our AG this morning about the Section 504 lawsuit. I am LIVID.

meggies123.bsky.social•8 days ago

Many right wing governments actively employ agent provocateur’s to disrupt, discredit and detain those that oppose them.
Please remember “face value” has no value in this timeline.
Stay safe.
Maintain the resistance.

virtousvirgo.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’ll show up in the trenches, when the battle gets real!

resistancereset.bsky.social•8 days ago

You must include that we need to hold back our spending power. This is the most peaceful protest we can ALL do. Buy from small businesses only if possible, buy only what we need and stop buying from the criminal ogylarchy. Hold your spending power!

justjewel70.bsky.social•8 days ago

We need protest. We need to march. They need to see us. The world needs to see us.

projectfactz.bsky.social•8 days ago

https://suno.com/song/32563b25-e873-4652-a617-11a0740a242d

rosefabs.bsky.social•8 days ago

I 💯 agree. We need to show up!

chantellenb.bsky.social•8 days ago

As a Canadian I would love to see that! There are protests planned up here in support of you all, and as a “fuck you” to Trump for threatening our country. But Americans have been oddly quiet, or at least it looks that way from up here 😔

franken-pattern.bsky.social•8 days ago

Corporate news won't cover the protests that are happening. They're not large protests (so far) but after thousands of federal employees got illegally fired, I'm sure there will be far more in days to come.

chantellenb.bsky.social•8 days ago

I sincerely hope so! I’ve seen more resistance for much less of a cause than this. People sitting home watching it until it affects them directly will never work.

stlhandmaid.bsky.social•8 days ago

We’ve had numerous protests in every state since the inauguration but our press rarely shows them.

chantellenb.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m happy to hear that! You may need to turn to alternate forms of press (social media sharing far and wide, independent reporters, etc), definitely can’t rely on the MSM for fair coverage at this point.

campsmith.bsky.social•8 days ago

Oh no! We’ve been protesting, we’re just not getting a lot of coverage from mainstream media. And we’ve been showing up in all the ways to communicate to our leaders, record breaking calls, letters, town halls. We are trying, thank you Canada!

chantellenb.bsky.social•8 days ago

I did see town hall calls & one protest at the treasury. What else is happening? I’m not looking on MSM but I’m not seeing a lot of action elsewhere either, if there is I would love to follow!

It’s disheartening to see the convoy idiots here draw a bigger crowd than a fight against actual fascism.

campsmith.bsky.social•8 days ago

Tomorrow, Saturday 2/15 there will protests in front of Tesla dealerships. Check https://Indivisble.org to connect with people/orgs local to you… that site does a great job capturing protest activities.

caffeine.fellas.army•8 days ago

I’ve been to three this week. The media isn’t covering them because the oligarchy owns the media.

chantellenb.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m glad to hear that! I understand that the media is bought and paid for, which is why I rarely follow it, but there are other ways to spread the word and I’ve hardly seen a thing. I would just hope to see more resistance, from the opposition and the general public, to an obvious fascist.

caffeine.fellas.army•8 days ago

https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/

melissaf.bsky.social•8 days ago

also organizing isn't taking place as much as it used to on FB and Twitter because so many people have left due to Nazi tendencies etc.

caffeine.fellas.army•8 days ago

True. It seems to be more secretive.

melissaf.bsky.social•8 days ago

maybe? if there is actually organizing going on. most of anything i've seen is regarding calling your reps.
mild hints at strikes.
something does seem missing though.

caffeine.fellas.army•8 days ago

I have been to three protests this week. There’s lots going on. #protests #3e #indivisible

https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/

karleesyr.bsky.social•8 days ago

No one knows they exist if the media doesn’t show up .

caffeine.fellas.army•8 days ago

Except for everyone driving by. And everyone who watches the local news.

saltydogcandyman.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m American and I agree. It seems “we the people” don’t want to put any skin the game.

I’m starting to think we deserve this.

All I see in comments is - “the Democrat politicians , Government employees the media, Mark Cuban, Canada, Ukraine or someone else” needs to do something.

chantellenb.bsky.social•8 days ago

It’s disheartening, isn’t it? Most (definitely not all) seem to be waiting for someone to save them instead of putting in effort to save themselves.

saltydogcandyman.bsky.social•8 days ago

100%!!!

Apparently we are content with cheerleading others and not put in more effort than a tweet.

chantellenb.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yep. And evil perseveres when good men do nothing.

The land of the brave isn’t looking so brave right now (No offence 😬). It’s terrifying, if something doesn’t give soon it will be too late. He’s punishing dissidents and demanding loyalty, how much longer will protest even be allowed?

taradanger.bsky.social•8 days ago

Exactly which is why I don't understand why we aren't going crazy.

saltydogcandyman.bsky.social•8 days ago

No offense taken!
I’m greatly offended and extremely disappointed in the response. I keep trying to stir up some dust and it goes nowhere.

Any suggestions?

99angels.bsky.social•8 days ago

I've been showing up at my Senators office but so far he's not listening. I'll keep showing up.

jenf25forequality.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’ve written both senators, my congressman and our AG. I also plan on writing our Governor who’s already filed suit against Trump.

I refuse to be complicit in this hostile takeover and will take it to the streets when called.

I can’t stand by in silence while we’re being destroyed from within.

mytb38.bsky.social•8 days ago

We need to organize a "revolving boycott" of products & companies that are supporting the authoritarian rule w/ your own money. We need to "Stop Paying" them & start boycotting. $$ what they understand. Let’s start a “rotating boycott” of products with the power of 32-million Bluesky users money!

joachimdre.bsky.social•8 days ago

there are 4,000,000 square miles in the US

How can we manage to get together?

basketcasedeb.bsky.social•8 days ago

We can communicate online and follow through, in our own towns.

jackofallthumbs.bsky.social•8 days ago

Marching on Monday.

green4you.bsky.social•8 days ago

I am contacting my reps and senators pretty much daily.

lamccann.bsky.social•7 days ago

Been doing that every single day with no responses at all….

canadianmom1.bsky.social•8 days ago

We got your back here in Canada. Joining your anti president's day protest.

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leechamberland.bsky.social•8 days ago

Absolutely! And, for any of you that haven't seen this yet, this link is full of helpful resources for the resistance. 👇
https://linktr.ee/revolution2025?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=dd29b19a-618d-48b2-9bb6-c0b99b97d414

barble.bsky.social•8 days ago

At 70 yrs old, marching is out of the question, but calling is a daily thing. Letter writing is also. Donating my dollars to environmental causes and women's rights organizations when I can.

krevohly-smokes.bsky.social•8 days ago

And organize among ourselves. We’re the only ones who can save us.

sabuch.bsky.social•8 days ago

Oh, and we’re going to the protest on Monday.

Coming to town near you

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claudio-vk.bsky.social•8 days ago

You should rally all the federal workers that are being fired… there are hundreds of thousands. Plus their families…

ell08.bsky.social•8 days ago

In addition get involved civically, get on your local boards, committees and commissions. Every city needs volunteers, from experience, I can tell you MAGA did that, they infiltrated. Now is not the time for apathy or fear.

justbegreene.bsky.social•8 days ago

I can no longer show up but I’m there in spirit with my full support.

mskohut.bsky.social•8 days ago

Hell yes

flyflicker.bsky.social•8 days ago

Check this federal website, click on your state, check the amount of trade your state has with Canada. Then yell LOUDLY at your government to STOP the nonsense and get back to governing on behalf of the workers and businesses in your damn state. Divide and Conquer.
https://ustr.gov/countries-regions/united-states

flyflicker.bsky.social•8 days ago

You can also see where your state ranks in terms of its contribution to the national GDP. Remember - the US GDP is made up of 50 state GDPs. And each one of those states is governed by politicians who want to remain in that job. Divide and Conquer.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/248023/us-gross-domestic-product-gdp-by-state/

basketcasedeb.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yesterday, I took action. I wrote to my senator and rep. I signed up with my local Dem headquarters to volunteer. Tomorrow I'll go protest at the local Tesla dealership. I'M GOING TO BE SHOWING UP!!!

basketcasedeb.bsky.social•8 days ago

I'm also only shopping at Costco & Smart & Final. Not giving a dime to any anti DEI companies. I'm doing my homework. Let's overthrow these dirty MFs.

rae14.bsky.social•8 days ago

Everyone can help!

wendytx.bsky.social•8 days ago

I live in Texas. I’m trying to figure out how I can get involved here, but the Democrats in Texas are almost nonexistent. We have leaders, but they don’t fight hard enough. They’re too territorial about things. I’m at a loss of what to do or how I can help.

kimbaaa.bsky.social•7 days ago

Two words: Jasmine Crockett!!!

bevferguson.bsky.social•8 days ago

Check out https://Indivisible.org and find or start a group. You might be surprised to find others like you. It’s not good to feel alone. You matter.

wendytx.bsky.social•8 days ago

Thank you!

kitchenquarantine.bsky.social•8 days ago

Even in Sarasota, FL the Opposition is strong!

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morningbear.bsky.social•8 days ago

Heck the press secretary told the public if we need proof to go to X and musk tweets what he is doing. No heck!

lmc55g95.bsky.social•8 days ago

@democrats.org

boudicasal.bsky.social•7 days ago

Absolutely! Just posting on social media is yelling into a echo chamber already on your side. It’s the other one we need to reach and that won’t happen from our keyboard.

bitchinpost.bsky.social•8 days ago

And BOYCOTT!

It’s our biggest strength right now.

Boycott all billionaire corporations.

There is NOT a billionaire alive that got their billions through hard work and earnest. All of them have stepped on the little guy to get where they are.

#BOYCOTTallBillionaires

sanchezroger.bsky.social•8 days ago

We wait to die. Otherwise.... gonna have to rush it like the passengers on flight 93.

johnboy0120.bsky.social•7 days ago

Time for all D leaders to call for a National Strike to support the military, veterans, federal workers, and other families affected by this horror. March 3rd

lornathelib.bsky.social•8 days ago

There are marches across the country at state capitals, court houses & DC on Monday 2/17 @ noon.
I'll be participating in my red state!!

ebidler.bsky.social•8 days ago

Need to Show up in front of Supreme Court. In person, in media - Call them out !!!!! They keep the lowest profile and hardly ever face personal scrutiny ! If 3 can knock some sense into an addition 2, it’s a win !!! They are the 3 rd branch !!!!!

kietams.bsky.social•8 days ago

Me too!

bethannp.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yes!!! I have been going to every protest I can! Show up! Also, it feels empowering and helps to be with like minded people standing up against this horse shit

smittyslogic.bsky.social•8 days ago

I've done civil disobedience before and I have no qualms at all about doing it again, I need someone to point me in the right direction.

smittyslogic.bsky.social•8 days ago

I'm gonna follow in your footsteps. 1st thing I'm gonna do is talk to all of my neighbors individually, those who are willing to listen will get a little history lesson and then discuss the issues. Some of my neighbors aren't ignorant for the most part, I hope, just confused. I will fight back.

missgiven.bsky.social•8 days ago

Thanks! Too many think posting memes here is how they’ll save their country. Democracy is OF THE PEOPLE. You are the people. No one’s coming to save you.

coocoo4truth.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m taking a vacation day to protest in Houston🇺🇸💪
#FightBack

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sandyshoreline.bsky.social•8 days ago

Please share with Dem Leaders!

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kmckmom.bsky.social•8 days ago

SELL IT!

applegrrl.bsky.social•8 days ago

And spend our money where it will help small businesses, follow boycott protests..please use your consumer power, there are millions of us.

karennichols.bsky.social•8 days ago

Absolutely. And time is of the essence. We have to make some noise. NOW. https://www.vox.com/politics/399530/trump-power-grab-musk-protest-resistance-strategy

seek4rcypher.bsky.social•8 days ago

🙌🙌🙌 I especially admire you because you are doing that in MO .. Not easy.

pfiore8.bsky.social•8 days ago

I'm an expat, so can't show up easily. but i'm thinking that the Democrats Abroad group of which I'm a member should form a Gov't In Exile group.

My idea: in book club style, encourage friends to attend school/town bd mtgs monthly, then gather to discuss (whilst drinking and/or eating liberally)

lisaleague.bsky.social•8 days ago

We need to start throwing rotten tomatoes award at them. Who shall go first!!!

kimba1129.bsky.social•8 days ago

👏👏👏
💙✌️
#Resist
#StrongerTogether

michaelbersin.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yep.

figgyp.bsky.social•8 days ago

Exactly. Online rage feels ineffective.

christinelouise.bsky.social•8 days ago

It is. It’s just venting with no action to support it. Venting makes people feel better but doesn’t solve the problem.

alv134.bsky.social•8 days ago

Are you coming to the Presidents’ Day protest on Monday, February 17 at your state capitol
#r50501

hollycruz.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yes 🙌🏻

alv134.bsky.social•8 days ago

🙌✊

jad3027.bsky.social•8 days ago

Olympia Washington! 12 noon

angelawasnothere.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yes 🙌🏻 absolutely!!

alv134.bsky.social•8 days ago

🙌 Awesome!

elisafromca.bsky.social•8 days ago

A group from KC is taking the train to Jefferson City. Hope to see others on the Amtrak!

sharonmiller96.bsky.social•8 days ago

How many in your group? I was considering going but the building will be closed so no one will be around. I would love for there to be a massive group.

elisafromca.bsky.social•8 days ago

Not big - 4 definitely with 6 others as tentative.

sharonmiller96.bsky.social•7 days ago

I would like to go on a day when they are in session. But I want hundreds of people there. I worry the news bites won't be enough. 🤷

alv134.bsky.social•8 days ago

That is so awesome ✊✊✊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

bgpottery.bsky.social•6 days ago

Protest at Montana state capitol, Helena - Noon Monday February 17
#r50501

courtney01.bsky.social•7 days ago

Amen, sister!

jillianohana.bsky.social•8 days ago

Seth Abramson has some new material he’s put out that is worthwhile to read. He explains the GOP intention to implement Marshall Law by triggering people into mass protests, (that will turn violent with infiltration.)
Like AOC said everyone DO something, whatever you can it all helps.

navyteals.bsky.social•8 days ago

This is the problem with us Leftists. We think our messaging or our actions are the issue. Our issue is our thinking. Our ideology. Trump is in power because we told people they can't earn money without a vaccine. Our messaging isn't down, it's our membership that's down. We need to rebuild!

trialrun2024.bsky.social•8 days ago

https://open.substack.com/pub/anneapplebaum/p/regime-change?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=e1g6h. Trump areas had 11 times the death rates of non-Trump areas.

The problem is people who wouldn't vote for a woman.

navyteals.bsky.social•7 days ago

I desperately want a woman in power, and believe generally woman run organizations better. But you don't vote for a woman for the sake of voting for a woman. Harris/Hillary are both the worst woman candidates possible, and we the Left consistently put out the worst candidates. We need to rebuild!

banallbans.bsky.social•8 days ago

Jess, will you weigh-in on our call to #amend the U.S. #Constitution to #BanALLBans on activities not proven to harm others?

Is this the MOST efficient way to strike down culture-war bans on #voting #abortion #books #words #marriage #drugs #healthcare #guns #TikTok…🗽

https://www.change.org/BanAllBansAmendment

christinelouise.bsky.social•8 days ago

Many blame/bash we Boomers for everything but the one thing we excelled at was organizing and protesting NONSTOP. We had no internet it was boots on the ground. We ended a war, the draft and got clean air and water bills passed by doing so.

marybonner.bsky.social•7 days ago

You can figure he's at Mar A Lago every weekend

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arkymorgan.bsky.social•8 days ago

Protest works.I know lots won't believe it, but it does.

Just not overnight. The effort needs to be sustained & it has to be big &growing.

Tyrants know that for every one body in the streets, there are at least 10 more who agree with the protestors. They get scared, bc they know what comes after.

takenoprisoners.bsky.social•8 days ago

💙💙💙

jad3027.bsky.social•8 days ago

Agreed, kitchen table talk with like minded persons accomplishes nothing! Let’s get our friends out to March on Presidents’ Day!!

lisameowingscabs.bsky.social•8 days ago

Showing up scares me, to be honest. Everyone knows everyone. I write and call and do the other things but showing up makes me nervous because I am tiny and I'm the only one who takes care of my mother. I can't jeopardize her safety and her peace that I created for her.

suaveplacebo7.bsky.social•8 days ago

Then you must show up now! Later will be too late

ivoryjones.bsky.social•8 days ago

how about stupid people don't vote for magats & nazis

trump-is-a-virus.bsky.social•8 days ago

Agreed!

toshablackburn.bsky.social•8 days ago

https://Opentradesecrets.org and start boycotting the companies that are lobbying your representatives indefinitely- the only way to stand up and fight back is with $$$

thenewnucleus.bsky.social•8 days ago

Correct. They WANT us to waste all our time posting here, because it does literally nothing to stop them. Call, email, boycott, march!

frankly60.bsky.social•8 days ago

Well said

jtony.com•8 days ago

While I agree that we must encourage people to show up physically, I don’t think we can downplay the effect of showing up virtually (very different than 8 years ago), and we should recognize that some people cannot show up in other ways. All ways of resistance are important, including “hot takes.”

factsnotfiction.bsky.social•8 days ago

Protests monday?

suannelqr.bsky.social•8 days ago

The #NotMyPresident #NationalDayOfProtest on February 17 needs to be bigger than the one on February 5. Capitols, city halls, town halls. Are you going? Do you have a plan? Will you drive by and show support?
#fiftyfiftyone #50501

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renevotesblue.bsky.social•8 days ago

crankyj.bsky.social•8 days ago

Union Organizers know how to get results. We need them to show us the way.

sentinelstrider.bsky.social•8 days ago

The 5 Calls app can help with a lot of the calling.

mimimcbroom.bsky.social•8 days ago

If you e-mail its deleted, if you call its erased, but if you type it out and slap a stamp on it...something in our nature compels us to read it.

liveonmbc.bsky.social•8 days ago

Amen a thousand times.

dancingsusan.bsky.social•8 days ago

https://www.meditationsinanemergency.com/the-nature-of-our-power-a-conversation-with-political-scientist-erica-chenoweth/

brianbbs.bsky.social•8 days ago

This is SO true. All the follows, likes and reposts are fine for morale building, but only action will bend history toward equality

sgemmill.bsky.social•8 days ago

💯
#riseupamerica

stalklo.bsky.social•8 days ago

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trinabear.bsky.social•8 days ago

You can file a bar complaint against Pam Bondi, Emil Bove, JD Vance for unethically failing to uphold the Constitution, which their oaths of office demand.
It only takes a few minutes!
https://www.dcbar.org/attorney-dis...

trinabear.bsky.social•8 days ago

We need more names and the websites to file complaints across all states as well as DC

travis-henderson.bsky.social•8 days ago

wish the d-party would organize a thing. it would elevate them and empower us. writing letters of concern ain't gonna cut it.

jensebbar.bsky.social•8 days ago

My problem, being in a red state, is finding people to go to the protests. Either they 1. don’t really care, 2. think none of this is going to affect them, or 3. they do care but don’t think protests really make a difference.

christieh60.bsky.social•8 days ago

Do you have a handful of friends who can go with you? During Trump 1.0, there were only 4 or 5 of us protesting at Trump Hotel in DC, but we got noticed.

jensebbar.bsky.social•8 days ago

Nope. Now that I have more free time, I have been wanting to join groups with like-minded people so when these things come up, I will have people to go with. I recently joined one and going to my first meeting for another next week.

christieh60.bsky.social•8 days ago

That's so hard. I hope you can meet some protest buddies there!

dd-dd-nov.bsky.social•8 days ago

Lots of complaining but little action!!

mmthough.bsky.social•8 days ago

💯

biblioclast.bsky.social•8 days ago

Show up at your reps local office. Pick an issue that you’re really passionate about and tell the staffer about it. Spend 15 minutes explaining. Be calm and kind, so they don’t hate to see you walk in the door.

anonsnark.bsky.social•8 days ago

this is true BUT the democrats DID have an emergency meeting because of social media backlash

also, nothing gets their attention like withheld donations

the donors did that to pelosi and she booted biden!

there are many ways to protest. all of them hit the beast from a different angle

maursoup.bsky.social•8 days ago

Ok. You are right.

christieh60.bsky.social•8 days ago

That last line. People are out here saying protest doesn't matter and that it's just performative.

survivinnotthrivin.bsky.social•8 days ago

Facts.

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govlcy.bsky.social•8 days ago

Totally agree. We live our hot takes and memes. Many of us are taking to the phones, emailing and writing too. Many are protesting.

What we don’t have is the comms piece in socializing protest. Most got 50501 info fr Reddit.

Being in the Bay, I check Indivisible, IndyBay, even Discord. When 1/

govlcy.bsky.social•8 days ago

2/ checking the latter they still had Harris/Walz campaign info and related groups still up.

We need planning, a master calendar of events, rules, etc.

Although it didn’t have long term traction, I remember taxonomy, organized files, docs, and schedules baked into the Occupy 2011 movement.

tacobellesmom.bsky.social•8 days ago

Me too, i also call ( 5 calls) and write ( tell tue supreme court what u tjink)

farshooter.bsky.social•8 days ago

Said the anti-fascists in 1930s Germany, Spain and Italy. How did that turn out for them?

jerrygarciascat.bsky.social•8 days ago

Today, Stonewall...

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rlundl02.bsky.social•8 days ago

Don’t forget: contribute $$$

manmaytag.bsky.social•8 days ago

You have the energy Democrats desperately need

mztracyr.bsky.social•8 days ago

I so wish I could get out there with everyone. Unfortunately, for me, I’m severely disabled and I’m unable to. But, what I will do is make sure that the truth gets out there and hopefully help make people understand and maybe help those people people to see the truth.💙

arkymorgan.bsky.social•8 days ago

Some of Tracy's friends should go and represent her!

sugarsgirl.bsky.social•8 days ago

Add boycott.

belllasusan.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yes, Mom, I KNOW!

allan1.bsky.social•8 days ago

I agree, now is the time to get active! Mobilize more people to support your Democratic candidates!

You can make a difference. and your cause will be magnified. 🌊

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angelawasnothere.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m using the 5 call app app is free they provide you with a direct link to call your reps office and a script if you’re not sure what to say- it’s a good way to start engagement w/ reps as bonus all my reps are Republican so hopefully it’s annoying the hell out of them if nothing else

anonimusnow.bsky.social•8 days ago

💯

murphysgirl.bsky.social•8 days ago

Agree. I just bought a pair of Slip-ins, so I'm ready! 🚶‍♀️

karlnintendostar.bsky.social•8 days ago

What should I do if Trump's brownshirts and red hats show up at my doorstep?

caffeine.fellas.army•8 days ago

Call the police.

karlnintendostar.bsky.social•8 days ago

Maybe I'll get a camera for my door so I can spot for intruders.

joonz42.bsky.social•8 days ago

If I could I would!

adria88.bsky.social•8 days ago

That is right.
E mail, ask questions, visit their offices, leave messages.
One of my senators supposedly has an office where you need an appointment to visit it.
I called for the app, and the message said send an e mail, no app at this time.
The office is in our state capital.
Traitors and cowards.

golden-oldie.bsky.social•8 days ago

I agree 💯. I printed out a list of senate and house members phone numbers and keep it by my chair and frequently call them. I joined the county Dem party to help organize but have trouble finding protests until they are on the news after the fact.

jm-kane.bsky.social•8 days ago

👍👍...

marklloydgreenberg.bsky.social•8 days ago

The next two rallies, so far. I'll be at the Gold Dome in Atlanta with my camera after calling in sick on Monday.

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lifeonthebeach3.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m a Volunteer Deputy Registrar and I just hooked up my counties Democratic Party and we have organized several events at swearing in ceremonies to register all those new US citizens.

liberalluminary.bsky.social•8 days ago

What are we resisting? In the past we resisted ‘the establishment’ and ‘the man’, today we believe and promote everything legacy media tells us.

trialrun2024.bsky.social•8 days ago

Really? You believe President Musk is increasing accountability? https://open.substack.com/pub/anneapplebaum/p/regime-change?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=e1g6h

byzen.bsky.social•8 days ago

We need some real planning and leadership. I see a lot of ideas and suggestions, but it all seems disjointed.

I've heard about weekly strikes, strikes on Feb 28, Mar 15.

I'm willing to invest, but not in everybody's idea. I want to invest in something that's gonna hit big.

toshablackburn.bsky.social•8 days ago

https://Opentradesecrets.org and start boycotting the companies that are lobbying your representatives indefinitely- the only way to stand up and fight back is with $$$

byzen.bsky.social•8 days ago

I think you mean https://www.opensecrets.org/

toshablackburn.bsky.social•7 days ago

Yes! I noticed - I really wish we could ‘edit’ our posts. Thank you

sharpdressedman.bsky.social•8 days ago

Exactly! Not My President Day Monday February 17th. Get out and voice your opinion peacefully. It is our right.

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bluecabazon.bsky.social•8 days ago

PREACH GIRL!!!!!❤️

zetawilk.bsky.social•8 days ago

Their machines that print and send out form letters will know the resistance is real.

tak777.bsky.social•8 days ago

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myrnadash.bsky.social•8 days ago

Exactly

badpennym.bsky.social•8 days ago

Follow Indivisible. They worked with Bernie. They are organizing all over the country. They will let you know where, when and how to protest.

drwho42.bsky.social•8 days ago

I am calling and writing my congressional rep and senators on the regular.

scotthuler.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yup. Monday needs to be enormous, massive. I suspect it will.

therivermonster.bsky.social•8 days ago

You're almost there. Show up heavily armed. Over and over this had been proven effective the past couple decades. Hell, even the Bundy ranch is still using stolen government land.

sickandtired2.bsky.social•8 days ago

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wiseowljedi.bsky.social•8 days ago

And add to your list boycott Trump donors, strike, don't send your tax payments on time, register to vote, vote if you didn't last time, engage the disengaged. Help those fired by President Musk Trump. Don't buy Teslas! Etc., Etc., Etc.
Dream up ways to protest!

artisan43.bsky.social•7 days ago

700,000 people celebrated the eagles super bowl parade win
Need that number marching on, blocking capital, shutting it down, every day.

seth23.bsky.social•8 days ago

You can use these graphics for protest signs

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silverhairdontcare.bsky.social•8 days ago

Because of chronic illness, I might now march, but I do all the other stuff for sure. My Representatives probably recognize my voice and know my name by now.

nsignificannot.bsky.social•8 days ago

It’s telling, in a bad way, when there are 4X the number of “hearts” as there are reposts. Reposts take a fraction of a second longer. This rebellion won’t go well.

tronalddump666.bsky.social•8 days ago

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enough24.bsky.social•8 days ago

Where in Missouri March ?

campsmith.bsky.social•8 days ago

I strongly encourage connecting with others irl. Indivisible, your local dems club, Unitarians are some places you can recharge for the resistance energy necessary right now.

realdeal64.bsky.social•8 days ago

Agreed.

tired67.bsky.social•8 days ago

Thank you for showing up. You’re appreciated. (I’m showing up too).

northwyndewhisper.bsky.social•8 days ago

I'm glad you added "if you can" to march, because the truth is, I did my marching in the 1970s and again for Trump's first administration but I'm getting a wee bit up there in years now and just walking up my own stairwell is hard, LOL. But I can still call and write.

g8rrx.bsky.social•8 days ago

someone get a website going that ppl can input their marches - maybe organize by state

melissaf.bsky.social•8 days ago

thanks to online, I found out my so-called indie who ran dem rep is actually a christian nationalist, so i'll be using that info to ensure she's not re-elected.
you're right, it takes two arms to wield this sword.

stevethdemocrat.bsky.social•8 days ago

Walk the walk!! 💪🏼

gaylekate.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yes. But social media can make sure peo know of all those events and group actions. And, we hope, share fact data.

gaylekate.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yes. But social media can make sure peo know of all those events and group actions. And, we hope, share fact data.

moeharding.bsky.social•8 days ago

March will be a great time to March.

vickie116kc.bsky.social•8 days ago

Hi Can you send any events in Denver

toshablackburn.bsky.social•8 days ago

https://Opentradesecrets.org and start boycotting the companies that are lobbying your representatives indefinitely- the only way to stand up and fight back is with $$$

oliviamlondon.bsky.social•7 days ago

Yessss. As I read this I’m on the tube in London to march for Palestine. Hope the police behave themselves. They were dire at the last one.

nyebev4eva.bsky.social•7 days ago

Share some photos if you can 🍉🇵🇸

bluefam.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m calling daily. My rep won’t have in person town halls and hardly ever has zoom ones

jerseydude282.bsky.social•8 days ago

My guys are are all democrats but I still call often

josechavez47.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yes???????

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artyc.bsky.social•8 days ago

Just found out my R rep. is now on the DOGE subcommittee. )As if we in Georgia aren't embarrassed enough by Sporkie.) Yeah, I WILL be calling even more now.

dogcatcher4.bsky.social•8 days ago

📢📢📢 💯 with bells 🔔 on!!

cmgower.bsky.social•8 days ago

This is a MUST WATCH whether you believe or not it does explain a lot of what is possibly going on in American politics right now.https://youtube.com/watch?v=5RpPTRcz1no&si=jcrQ95BLKYLUP5w-

cmgower.bsky.social•8 days ago

Absolutely fantastic, finally some response and action for people who always ask "What can we do". This do This.https://youtu.be/uXBDXJvMVDw?si=HziiH5xHKwJKRwnq

cmgower.bsky.social•8 days ago

Sorry I don't know the decorum of this platform and new to social media. I find the big accounts (this is not personal to you just an observation) want all of us to repost but never actually reciprocate. Between who I follow (they don't follow me) and who follows you these videos have the potential

cmgower.bsky.social•8 days ago

to reach 13 million and that is not all your followers just the cross over. Jut one repost with the comment to your followers to repost especially the big accounts will let all of us little guys actually watch and get engaged rather than just words with no action. I post to my account 1000 but it

cmgower.bsky.social•8 days ago

doesn't have the reach of your base and your followers. you can totally disregard this but we are trying to help be we are small and ask for some reposts from large accounts. These are not my videos but I think the message is important and will help engage everyone with some action.

patriotboy2025.bsky.social•8 days ago

We need a wealthy person to organize a massive protest in Washington DC though.
The MAGA wackos will show up armed to the teeth. We will need
Security.

saltydogcandyman.bsky.social•8 days ago

Why? Why a wealthy person?

Why not us?

jamic07.bsky.social•8 days ago

I believe for security.

saltydogcandyman.bsky.social•8 days ago

We can do things and not do things with our buying power.
No security required.

patriotboy2025.bsky.social•8 days ago

Security, Permits, Lawyers etc. team MAGA will deny any permit for a march in DC in any way they can as just one example. It's different times now. It ain't the 1960's.

saltydogcandyman.bsky.social•8 days ago

We can still get together and boycott things.
If a bunch of idiots can ban bud light, why can’t we do better? More creative, more powerful. We can be loud in other ways. We certainly can do better than telling others to do something.

in1949do.bsky.social•8 days ago

Outstanding statement. I receive many texts from Democratic hopefuls running in the 2026 elections asking for money. My reply is "show me some action where you actively show up and resist."

hobocat33.bsky.social•8 days ago

….it is past that …arm up or live in misery now….

kandu8.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’d love some suggestions of where to be

franken-pattern.bsky.social•8 days ago

February 17th, protests at every state Capitol, nationwide.

mmfreestcoalition.bsky.social•8 days ago

Check https://fiftyfifty.one for your local protest

sf4womensrights.bsky.social•8 days ago

📌

piperformissouri.bsky.social•8 days ago

Depending on your state, especially if you are in a red state, I would start by writing my lawmakers. You can sudscribe to their newsletters so you know exactly what they are up to. I wrote my AG yesterday who is suing to dismantle 504s

kandu8.bsky.social•8 days ago

Missouri. And I call my lawmakers daily using 5calls.org. But if you organize or promote an in person event, I’ll attend.

alv134.bsky.social•8 days ago

Presidents day protest 2/17/25
#r50501

The following Cities:
Jefferson City at noon
Springfield City Hall
And Chesterfield

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amorej1.bsky.social•8 days ago

If you’re in the St. Louis area, I just saw this.
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/755538/

kandu8.bsky.social•8 days ago

Thank you! I am in STL!

nhs70.bsky.social•8 days ago

Can you get to your capital?
2/17

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nhs70.bsky.social•8 days ago

*capitol

tamyl.bsky.social•8 days ago

Some can’t get to our capitol because it’s too far and we work. I contact people in Congress, speak at my board of education meetings, and speak at town hall meetings in my community. I would consider standing in front of my city hall in my community but it’s a red community and I’m just 1 person.

ladybangbang.bsky.social•8 days ago

President's Day. Show up in DC or at your state's capital for a nationwide protest organized by the 50501 grassroots organization.

crustsnobyarnwhore.bsky.social•8 days ago

Check out @indivisible.org They have tons of information and kits to help be a warrior

southernviolet.bsky.social•8 days ago

I second indivisible. also check out https://mobilize.us, where you can find actions by zip code.

galeca.bsky.social•8 days ago

Ours was held at the Palm Desert Civic Center. Civic centers are a great place.

caffeine.fellas.army•8 days ago

Most of the protests can be found here.

https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/

pshene-agent99.bsky.social•8 days ago

📌

sf4womensrights.bsky.social•8 days ago

📌

q4nwspunk.bsky.social•8 days ago

👏🏽👏🏽

chromaticgravity.bsky.social•8 days ago

i confronted pro life in person alone for 2 years.
they said they would harm me if i came back after 01.20.25.

why do republicans and pro life organizations keep child marriage legal?

#endchildmarriageNOW
#resist
#tocatchprolifepredators
#notdragqueens
#prolifeISchildabuse

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suaveplacebo7.bsky.social•8 days ago

Because they're pedos!

bitchinpost.bsky.social•8 days ago

Because they are the party of pedofiles.

unclechopperrip.bsky.social•8 days ago

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stacy125.bsky.social•8 days ago

I’m looking for a place to show up? I need organization.
I have been using 5calls.org
I hope crying to my Congressman’s staff member makes a difference

deborahvee.bsky.social•8 days ago

5calls.org is a great resource. Are you close or can you get to your state capitol? There are protests scheduled for Monday, 2/17. But they will be on-going.

stacy125.bsky.social•8 days ago

Not able on 2/17 but will keep a watch. Some chat groups I participate in have a fear of these pop up protests. They’re in red states & they’re fearful it’s a rouse. That’s why I said we need known organizations to be mentioned. I appreciate the masses going to protest but people are afraid of MAGA

deborahvee.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yes, I understand that and I agree, we need to know who the organizer is. I am not going to go on 2/17 because state capitols will be closed (presidents' day) and I need to focus my energy where it is best used.

Hopefully we get some clarification on these gatherings soon.

lmh82.bsky.social•8 days ago

I can't participate in in-person protests for multiple reasons.

emijay807.bsky.social•8 days ago

Exactly!! The Far Right *everywhere* must be protested *everywhere.*
https://youtu.be/PxPx99sVWjs?feature=shared

arspolitico.bsky.social•8 days ago

#GoodTrouble⬇️

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americalost.bsky.social•8 days ago

5calls.org first thing i do after coffee.
FEB 17th Noon State Capitols everywhere

pruttan.bsky.social•8 days ago

Sure resistance, calling, marching, etc. can work, but something much simpler would be even more effective and much easier... actually turnout to vote.

liberalgigi3.bsky.social•8 days ago

💯

willoak.bsky.social•8 days ago

202-224-3121 know if of by heart.

kalmantibs.bsky.social•8 days ago

🔥🔥🔥

jatman.bsky.social•8 days ago

Yup. Out there on Monday.

informationbank.bsky.social•8 days ago

Here's my plan

cynthiadolliole.bsky.social•8 days ago

Let’s All show up wherever we can! Let’s Do whatever we can! Coup is in progress… RESIST!!!💙🇺🇸🦋

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bannerite.bsky.social•8 days ago

My Senators respond to my letters!

jad3027.bsky.social•8 days ago

Mine don’t! Washington state

stillraptor.bsky.social•8 days ago

Exactly we attended out "Woman's March" and were blown away with how many showed up and to be clear there werent JUST women!

nats44.bsky.social•8 days ago

Most effective thing though is supporting organizations that file lawsuits against Trump and musk . They are holding the line. Democracy docket is a good one https://www.democracydocket.com/

nats44.bsky.social•8 days ago

My sign at the anti musk rally at the Treasury Department headquarters in DC earlier this month

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blogforiowa.bsky.social•8 days ago

And when you show up be sure and get video. Share it widely.

resistsfacism.bsky.social•8 days ago

100% correct. If you can’t get to the protests…this country is huge…go where you can, if you can, or write, call, sign petitions, send what you can to those who CAN fight for you and who ARE fighting for you. Every little bit matters.

bilbo8128.bsky.social•8 days ago

If you are in Springfield, Mo we’re having a meet, good opportunity to discuss how we organize! See you there

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ramblinro.bsky.social•8 days ago

This💪🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💯

tillytomato.bsky.social•8 days ago

Good! I'm too old to show up in person, so I post, call (almost daily), try to be an active voice locally. We all must do what we can. Resist

therapyatthebar.bsky.social•8 days ago

Tell me when and where

lljack.bsky.social•8 days ago

Not everyone is physically able to show up on site, but we're still calling, writing, posting fact based information and using our every day shopping choices to make an impact.

styl-z.bsky.social•8 days ago

I show up to work, 6 days per week.

lioness77.bsky.social•8 days ago

Same 💪🏼💙