The 50501 Movement has planned protests at all 50 state capitols and the U.S. Capitol on Presidents’ Day at noon. While mainstream media isn’t covering it, many YouTubers have stepped up to provide coverage.
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That’s cool but it’s kind of a disgrace to the whole idea of journalism @msnbc.com @cnn.com @maddow.msnbc.com @joyannreid.bsky.social @chrislhayes.bsky.social Hope you guys don’t obey tfg
There are many of us here. Let's do all we can to share information about the protests Monday February 17 starting at Noon at every state Capitol and/or local county seat
I think it’s also because they’ve been on the smaller side but have been growing, from what I’ve heard people were also concerned about the legitimacy of them or whether it’s a tool to cause chaos
Yeah, it's great that people are trying these, but all the ones I've heard of have been with just a day or three lead time—which is fine if you happen to be IN the state capital (or wherever) that they are planning on protesting IN, but kind of short notice for folks who're not anywhere near theirs.
These have been planned for weeks, in the capitol of each state as well as DC. There are so many people interested and involved, that smaller groups are organizing in cities other than the capitols. Check out the subreddit r/50501 for more info if you are interested.
No, no, I understand, I just hadn't seen mention of most of these until just a day or two ahead of when they were scheduled. Probably due to me not being on whatever platform they are discussed.
Which I suppose lends towards the original question of what mainstream media are talking about them.
I’ve seen numerous protest posts with different days organized by different groups. Folks need to start coordinating. Three or four smaller protests have less impact than one large, organized one.
Hmm maybe msm doesn’t want to “lose access” so they kiss the ring. Actually I believe they’ll lose it anyway. Try to appease hungry ghosts at your own risk
I don’t forget about jack shyte, ya fvck. But you go off with your “mean tweets.” With all that, you still can’t say “Xeets” because no one would know WTF you’re talking about, and that’s how your story will end. ✌🏼
The media is with the people,you dont watch it they dont show it. They follow all the socials to see what the story is and we need to start being the story. It is business, we need to start wagging the dog. Sometimes the internet looks like those eyeballs at the end of 1984. Post what you want seen.
I watch DW BBC France24 BR PBS on individual subjects I find information on my own and share. Occasionally find things from India. I see CNN posting more but a big agency can play all over the street. But if people are all talking about something online the new is going to cover it.
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It is a corporate decision and if you don't hurt the corporations they don't care. Picket 30 Rock, Block the Entrance to Google Headquarters, dump your tech stocks. That will get press. All those people thinking it will be okay for them need to find out it wont.
It's like a fine... a fine for someone THAT rich isn't really punishment. Take Musk again, for example, even a 50% blow to his net worth and he's still around 200 billion. It's obscene... and it still wouldn't really affect him. He'll still buy his way out.
Obviously it is the lack of unity and leadership is hard to overcome, something populists have. But if the truth is people don't care until it hurts them then it needs to hurt them. Like the Target boycotts, and the Amazon prime cancels. It says we see you....standing behind Trump...and Not Like Us!
I am not talking about Musk, I am talking about all the rich people that think this will only hurt the poor. They all have power they just dont think this is their problem. I dont see that disenfranchised senators have that power and protests in Dem states with Dem govs have little effect.
The problem is that even if a protest, boycott, etc. ends up costing a company a million dollars, or something owned by Musk-like billionaires, if it cost them a billion dollars. The amount those owners are actually worth, even a one billion dollar loss won't be felt by them, so they won't care.
A lot of that wealth is on paper and in stocks. People start effecting the stock market on purpose and it will be felt. Stop sodas, stop streaming, stop Amazon one day shipping. Stop using Paypal. It takes a lot more courage to do those things, but then this becomes everyones problem.
2/ Because it's impossible to boycott everything as they are trying to make monopolies of everything and are eliminating measures to fight monopolies... like actions they JUST recently took. We need new ways to fight.
I'm not arguing with you. The leadership is what makes it stick. Indivisible says that clearly, protests and actions without clear objectives just cause burnout. But cashing out 401ks, which anyone can do, is a big impact item. But people still want to hope that it will be them not hurt, so no unity
1/ It's not just about courage to act on these things, it's about the size of it all. I'm NOT saying don't protest or boycott, as we need to, but we also need to find new tactics that will affect them.
Look for facts given to support assertions ('Lawsuits against DOGE are being heard in D.C. District Court today') . Look for lack of internal logic ('the Inspector Generals were fired to prevent corruption'). Labeling, name calling & overgeneralization are good clues to bad information.
You'd think that any media outlet that Trump has banned access to him would cover the other side of things instead. The AP should be documenting these protests to the fullest extent possible. Interviews, boots on the ground in every capital. Make it a whole day feature. Steal Trump's spotlight.
Anyone planning on participating in protests today, please turn your phone GPS off *before* you travel. The Trump Regime has access to the data and will use it to identify and track people who disagree with them. We all know how trigger-happy the First Felon is about the use of martial law.
In Oct 2002, Wash Post buried in the WP Metro Section its story on massive anti-war protests re: Iraq, NOT A1 Front Page. Protesters said WP was ignoring public opposition to War in Iraq, the lack of evidence of WMD in Iraq, said WP was favoring GWB war effort
Why would anyone continue to pay for any subscription service to CNN, MSNBC or other mainstream service if they will not actually cover the news? Cancel your subscriptions. Put your money towards the ones that do!
That is part of it, but the other part is that not all of the military and Pentagon agree with Trump and he knows he can't trust the military. I'm hoping that the Democratic leadership uses that doubt.
He doesn't agree with this lying witch. This account is still active on X. Turns out, the leftists are the ones spreading dangerous misinformation, who would have guessed.
There is a *reason* ALL the tech bros-bezos, Zuckerberg, Nazi boy, etc-sat behind 45 at his last inauguration. They all own different mainstream media platforms. The narrative is being controlled. “There is no war in ba sing se”. I suggest AP news. They just got banned from the WH. Long shot tho.
"What started as US election interference has now spread to other countries. We're currently doing the same thing in Germany and other European nations."
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Pro tip 2: you are American b4 your politics. So dress accordingly and for the weather. If you think there’s a chance attending a protest can be used against you, leave your phone at home or in the care of a trusted person. Same with any smart watches. Use cash for purchases.
Pro tips I read: ideas not weapons, call in anyone who is getting rowdy and film their asses. Violence is not to be tolerated, nor is it the message. The agenda behind project2025 is looking for an excuse so 45 can demand marshal law. Don’t give him one.
Sorry, just saw the banner below. BUT for all other protests to be organized, the same request is in place. ANd to the 50501 Movement, please tell Resisters who CAN'T show up in person, what WE CAN DO to aid these protests even if not physically able to be there.
In the same boat and I got you. SHARE info across social media where possible with #50501 Print and hang posters locally for your state protests. https://events.pol-rev.com/ Join the 50501 subreddit to stay informed. Also make 5 calls as often as you can to your DC reps. https://5calls.org/.
CAN'T WE GET AN ALERT SYSTEM to inform US of these PROTESTS IN ADVANCE? AND some Resisters, like me, are not physically able to be there in person, BUT we can MAKE signs, Provide bottled water/sealed boxed snacks/first aid supplies/etc to someone in charge of our local movement.
Good but busy to navigate. A site posting events State by State/City by City=a great investment for DEMS imo. DEMS-OPPORTUNITY is KNOCKING= open door, please. "Tomorrow Sun, Feb 16 @ 3pm PST
Southend Indivisible February Meeting-Volunteer organized for Election Response Center -Burien, WA---"
https://www.mobilize.us/ I pulled this web site up & have to admit being a little freaked that while I DID NOT put my address or name or any id'ing info into search, my home state pulled up. Begins with W=not alphabetical. During Trumpian times of attacks by OWN GOVERNMENT, concerned at "coincidence".
Just FYI for any readers not familiar: INDIVISIBLE: to resist the Trump agenda, Indivisible=movement of Ks group leaders=> million taking actions to resist the GOPs agenda, elect local champions, and fight for progressive policies. https://indivisible.org/about
You can find great Resister info like this. IF you are physically able to protest, YOU are needed. Infor found on this web site FOR example: Presidents Day Protest Against Executive Overreach
315 East Kennedy Blvd
33602, Tampa, United States
On Monday, February 17, 2025 starting at 12:00 PM (EST)
FOR THOSE WHO CANT PROTEST-looking at you fellow parents with kids home-CALL YOUR REPS AND LIGHT THEIR PHONES UP! (You can use the 5calls app/website. It walks you through everything. What to say, who to call, and remember be civil and pick your top 3 problems per call.) https://5calls.org/
OK so those are about home district visits. They are encouraging you to try to meet with your MOC while they are in their home offices, or protest at their offices (depending on the specific event). Not at the places you listed.
That does not say there will be a march or a rally in DC, let alone those locations. Here is the event page. I don't see anything in DC. No local group, including local Indivisibles, has announced one. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/?tag_ids=25871
I wish I was anywhere close to my state capital to join in protest at noon. It sucks getting old and having to not join what you believe in with your whole heart. Wish there were groups willing to go together to be a part of. You will have 100% of my support. Thank you for standing up.
I am old enough to remember when the young Google's motto was "Don't be evil". I am also old enough to have seen similar stances fall. Google's recent actions have me a little nervous. Perhaps, it is time to duplicate YouTube accounts to a different platform. Always good to have a backup.
What if we tried something that hasn't failed every single time it is done?
We have full access to the mass communication source for the first time in history.
We also supply the new commodity, data.
We should use this resource and power.
We could actually do something,
At least 3.5 % of the population needs to be in the streets CONSISTENLY. Every single day until change happens. Single day social media driven protests of 3.5% do not work against a coup. https://www.bbc.com/future/artic...
I'm concerned that if it had national coverage on main stream media, 🍊 might counter with extreme measures. I think it's safer to self report at this point. Let mainstream media cover it after the fact
Important to note that there are also 50501 protests in other cities, and contrary to information I've seen put about, not all of them are at government buildings. The L.A. protest, for example, starts in North Hollywood. Check https://www.fiftyfifty.one to confirm the location of the protest in your city.
There are events all over. If your state capital is too far there are many other locations including LA City Hall (not just in NoHo). Here's where you can find events near you.
events.pol-rev.com
#50501Movement #Resist
How about having protests at all Congress members local base offices (Senate and Reps)? Some of us don't have the means to travel hours to the state capital.
What if Google decides to be evil and tyrannical and have a YouTube black out? Just making sure we prepare for the worst. I think we should use all platforms to stream to hopefully work around that.
There is a good chance the 50501 Movement can go viral And trend #1.
@meidastouch.com @briantylercohen.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social these are the event you need to live stream and support.
I'll be there at my State capitol. I might try livestreaming as well, just to provide another angle and some redundancy, even though no one will likely watch (which I'm totally ok with)
I suggest that on Presidents’ Day everyone go around protesting Donald Trump in some way or another- everywhere they go. A T-shirt works well if you can unzip your jacket. Stickers, buttons, bumper stickers, signs. Protests aren’t seen. Not covered by media. They have intimidated us for too long.
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Bring friends. Lots of them. 💙
See you at the State House. Get your Sam Adams on & I'm not talking beer. That's after. 🇺🇲
#February17th #RESIST #NoKingsOnPresidentsDay
Spent a good part of a rainy day making my sign. Actually two. Front and back. And since I am vertically challenged, put my masterpiece on two poles to elevate. Now if my arthritic shoulders don’t get too fatigued- I’m ready! 💪🇺🇸 LFG.
Yes, everyone be sure to protest at their local City Hall if they can’t make a capital protest. We will be protesting at the Palm Springs City Hall, for instance.
There are also local efforts for those who can't get to any capitols. While I fear peaceful protest will not effect change, I believe we have to make a stand. Non-violence until we must be violent. But STAND UP NOW or lose it all.
At this point, are that many people watching outlets like CNN & MSNBC? Or are they moving over to podcasts like Joe Rogan's? I prefer to referring to those previously-mentioned outlets as "legacy media" and Rogan's and the like as "mainstream media."
Sincere question, please do not take offense. Why be at the capitals on President's Day? I get the symbolism but most Secretary of State offices are closed on federal holidays. I thought part of the point of protest was to be disruptive to those you are protesting against.
I can’t find it now, but I saw your post about Indivisible https://mobilize.us and there is meeting near me tomorrow that I’m going to. I wasn’t familiar with this group, but I am looking forward to actually doing something!
I watch @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com also, but fast forward is the key to the sound bytes of what they are going to do to fight back. How is that working for you @senatedems25.bsky.social?
To everyone planning to attend one of the protests today- be cautious and carry a pocket copy of the US Constitution. I bought several at my local big box book store yesterday for $1.99.
As I see what is broiling here in our nation, it reminds me of the French Revolution - where the everyday common person had had enough of the aristocracy.
That period was a reminder of the power of the people over the government.
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I'm worried that there isn't enough direction for the protests. There is so much we're against. It's hard to visualize what it's for and how to get there.
Being a hour and half from the capitol Colorado Springs will be at City Hall.
Attend & / or inundate the representatives with calls and emails and take a moment of self-care in solidarity.
Remember to be polite to office staff.
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Listen, if you're not too busy, think you might cover the news?
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I feel like the people out here need to read the signs and start hearing what's going on. A lot are conservative especially in Troutdale. Maybe I'll mosey down there & see on Monday. If not & it feels sketchy alone, I'll head to the downtown city hall.
Nice! I have tried to get into the Laramie County Dems, but they don’t hold very many events (that I can find), and I have had to work during the couple I saw. I wonder if they are on BSky actually…. Searching…
It's so infuriating when the news media proclaim the #resistance to be non-existant for Trump 2.0.
They'd find plenty activity if they would ever venture beyond their newsrooms and TV studios.
The places for the 50501 protests in New York, according to a Newsweek article, are in Watertown, Buffalo and Union Square. Is there any place to find information about a protest being held in Albany? Thanks.
If mainstream media don't cover it.
Then you should go to mainstream media and cover it/those with people.
That's how they did in Russia back in 90's.
Media is the key to success.
Stop the fake news.
Good luck wishes from 🇫🇮
There's already a protest at NC old state capitol at 12pm, been set for weeks, b/c we have a state-level democracy crisis: Repubs're trying to throw out 60,000+ votes so their loser state supreme court candidate can steal the election he lost: https://www.commoncause.org/north-carolina/griffin/
You can still resist that day! Download 5calls and make your calls to congress. Reach out individually to others friends that might be able to join the protest to share the details with them. Check out indivisible’s website for other suggested actions. Wish you all the best. Stay strong.
The problem is, getting to the capital is not easy for everyone. And the weather in some places is pure shit. Wondering if there are other places people could organize for these things, more central to their locations.
Yeah, I'm an hour by Public Trans. from Boston, but it's supposed to be 50 mph winds. Maybe we should all take the time to write that day to every Senator or Congressperson we can, whether ours or not.
Also lots of marches in major cities. Really hoping there will be a lot of participation. It's time for the American people to unite en masse to stop this madness.
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Yes, we did! That’s a crowd of BOOMERS, just FYI. We are not the evil thugs everyone says we are. We also marched for civil rights, including women’s rights and the ERA.
You are all amazing. You take my breath away. Remember to:
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@rachelmaddow.bsky.social has actually been featuring the protests most nights on her show. I agree that the other media outlets have been dropping the ball though.
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The fact that a lot of peole still don't see it is baffling to me.
The mainstream media has been corporate controlled for a while now, so I get it, but peole need to understand this is much worse.
The media is ignoring the citizens, and Trump is now outright stating he's ignoring the rule of Law.
We gotta save ourselves
Which I suppose lends towards the original question of what mainstream media are talking about them.
CNN, others appear to be avoiding the topic (can't lose that Whitehouse access now).
https://fiftyfifty.one
Get on your damn feet America!
Nobody is coming to save us.
EXPECT TO SELF RESCUE!
This movement is here to stay!
Besides, economic strikes aren’t how you defeat fascism. Violence is. It would more effective to start training those who would defy how to shoot.
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https://apnews.com/article/50501-protests-project-2025-trump-state-capitols-ddd341171a54ba9b498cbfe7530e18ab
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2002/10/27/thousands-protest-iraq-war/e8ad32e8-1cea-48b3-8ef5-f9d3ebea1512/
And those scumbags then go about lecturing Europeans on free speech. 🤮
Hope you get enough support and that it has real effects.
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Southend Indivisible February Meeting-Volunteer organized for Election Response Center -Burien, WA---"
https://www.reddit.com/r/50501/ on was where I found out about this latest one.
It pulled up with my state when I went there as well
315 East Kennedy Blvd
33602, Tampa, United States
On Monday, February 17, 2025 starting at 12:00 PM (EST)
https://jointhepeoplesunion.com/
https://events.pol-rev.com/events/228bda07-40a7-4777-a947-685de685fef8
https://events.pol-rev.com/events/228bda07-40a7-4777-a947-685de685fef8
Wanted to share a little coverage here with you all.
We have full access to the mass communication source for the first time in history.
We also supply the new commodity, data.
We should use this resource and power.
We could actually do something,
united.
STAY LOUD! 📣
C’mon out, if you’re able. You’ll be with a great bunch of folks who all care about saving the Republic.
events.pol-rev.com
#50501Movement #Resist
The ppl who need to be reached consume news on TikTok, YouTube etc.
Organize
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There is a good chance the 50501 Movement can go viral And trend #1.
How do you know?
https://bsky.app/profile/danaallen700.bsky.social/post/3lhwndicaxl2q
Here's your info below. 🗽
Dress warm. 🌬️
T holiday service screenshot on right. Go to www. https://mbta.com 🚈
Bring friends. Lots of them. 💙
See you at the State House. Get your Sam Adams on & I'm not talking beer. That's after. 🇺🇲
#February17th #RESIST #NoKingsOnPresidentsDay
https://youtu.be/FrHFFt5VZvI?si=vDQtQViMeBjAhHsx
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Civil disobedience and political theater does spark change.
Younger activists, please do a search and read articles about this organization to inform your current strategies.
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Protest at noon, 2/17/25 in Augusta, Maine:
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#FireFElon47
#AbolishTrumpRegime
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When they fire federal employees and shut down programs that our taxes paid for, that is what they are doing.
That period was a reminder of the power of the people over the government.
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Thanking Obama & Biden
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Impeach trump
Fire Musk
Etc
Attend & / or inundate the representatives with calls and emails and take a moment of self-care in solidarity.
Remember to be polite to office staff.
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Protest & march, peacefully
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Link to Constitution https://constitution.congress.gov/browse
Click on 1st Amendment
We're stronger when we march together 🦋 ✌️
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If mainstream gets ahold of it, it could be a declaration of martial law!!!
They'd find plenty activity if they would ever venture beyond their newsrooms and TV studios.
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Then you should go to mainstream media and cover it/those with people.
That's how they did in Russia back in 90's.
Media is the key to success.
Stop the fake news.
Good luck wishes from 🇫🇮
50501 moved to 3pm
This is not MY Presidents’ Day!!
Still should be a bigger story.
I haven't trusted legacy media in years. Fuck them. Tank their ratings. It's all they care about anyway.
They did
This is specific to the event at The US Capitol on 2/17 at 12p
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Protest & march, peacefully
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Link to Constitution https://constitution.congress.gov/browse
Click on 1st Amendment
We're stronger when we march together 🦋 ✌️
Maybe the felon should stick to National Ground Hog !
(Oh no! He’ll return like a bad penny! No wonder he outlawed Pennie’s!)