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Official 50501 account for Philadelphia Fighting for the US constitution in the city where it was born 50501: 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement https://www.phillytrouble.org/
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That’s right! One of our PSA volunteers from #StandUpForSciencePhilly, the incredible Meena Bewtra - @drsforamerica.bsky.social, will be speaking at the Philly Rally on 4/5 to say #HANDSOFF OUR SCIENCE!

🧵 Twenty-five reasons why authoritarian leaders often provoke chaos to justify emergency powers: 1. Economic turmoil: Financial instability creates fear and unrest, allowing leaders to justify extreme measures.

Here is my best guidance for action, rendered beautifully by the great John Lithgow. I first published these lessons more than eight years ago, in late 2016. They open the twenty chapters of "On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century." snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...

PHILLY ELMO!

1 WEEK!! 4/5 Join Us as we tell Musk-Trump #HANDSOFF our Democracy! Agenda below. 🧵

Thank you @marymademary.bsky.social for starting this thread of tips for protesting for the autistic - also good broadly for first-timers and anyone who identifies as neurodiverse. Share your own tips in the replies to Mary’s thread!

One week from TODAY. Make your plans for April 5 to say HANDS OFF.

IMPORTANT: There is NO Tesla Warminster Protest on Sat due to a planned PRO-MAGA Rally. Please do NOT go to Tesla Warminster. Do NOT put your safety at risk. There is a Tesla Protest in King of Prussia; www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... Happy Protesting and Stay Safe!

New post: New Sanctuary Movement: Clergy Action at ICE April 3 https://phillyactivist.com/new-sanctuary-movement-clergy-action-at-ice-april-3/

This is INSANELY risky to undertake a project of this magnitude at this speed, in the hands literal Kids - some of which are known, documented hackers

Ya Think?

Hear directly from the organizer 👇👇👇 I mean, who wouldn’t want *crocheted trans pride cupcakes* ??? 😍😍😍🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

#HandsOff our food banks! www.cbsnews.com/amp/philadel...

If you are in Philly this weekend, come celebrate Trans Day of Visibility: Sat March 29, 2pm, Independence Hall. @aclupa.org @aclupa.org @transjournalists.org

Overheard: SecDef Pete Hegseth is being referred to by some as ‘WhiskeyLeaks’

Things are REALLY REALLY BLEAK right now amiright? ****We need some celebration 🥳🥳🥳**** On March 29, join Philly’s 15-year old organization, Heathens Against Hate (HAH, more below!), invites you and your fellow Philadelphians to joyfully celebrate **Trans Day of Visibility** #TDoV 1/4

Things are REALLY REALLY BLEAK right now amiright? ****We need some celebration 🥳🥳🥳**** On March 29, join Philly’s 15-year old organization, Heathens Against Hate (HAH, more below!), invites you and your fellow Philadelphians to joyfully celebrate **Trans Day of Visibility** #TDoV 1/4

Don’t forget to donate to @aclu.org if you’re able, if not please share, they’re out there doing the good work. The ACLU is challenging a growing wave of attacks on people’s rights and freedoms. Our lawyers, advocates, and organizers need your help. action.aclu.org/give/pm-dona...

Want to hear what’s next from the team that brought you #StandUpForSciencePhilly? Follow @phlscienceaction.bsky.social. We have some exciting things coming your way! 👀

@50501philadelphia.bsky.social Mount Airy nw philly 3/29

Repost. Give it a listen and PLEASE reshare to spread the word.

New post: Become an Election Captain with Neighborhood Networks https://phillyactivist.com/become-an-election-captain-with-neighborhood-networks/

Post Edited: How to find out whether DOGE has your personal information – file a Privacy Act request https://phillyactivist.com/how-to-find-out-whether-doge-has-your-personal-information-file-a-privacy-act-request/

New post: Our Calendar is now live! https://phillyactivist.com/our-calendar-is-now-live/

Yup. Finally got some attention for several media outlets. My fav photo so far (from @inquirer.com ) is attached. #NoKings

As a Canadian living in the U.S., this one got me in the feels. #elbowsup

@indivisiblephl.bsky.social @50501movement.bsky.social @50501philadelphia.bsky.social @50501activists.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social Philadelphia protest. Wells Fargo center.

MARCH 31: Join a Transgender Day of Visibility rally on the National Mall and show we're not giving up in the fight for trans rights.

@50501philadelphia.bsky.social & @indivisiblephl.bsky.social ‘Anti-facist Tailgate’ to let DJT & and our absent Senator @davemccormick.bsky.social they aren’t Welcome in the city where our democracy was founded.

Weekends are a great time to call using @5calls.org because you can leave a message Ask your reps to speak at our upcoming @indivisible.org @50501movement.bsky.social @womensmarch.bsky.social protests using ⬇️ ☎️ www.5calls.org ☎️ Reps can be persuaded if enough of us call! ☎️ www.5calls.org ☎️

If cops get aggressive or counter-protesters get loud, the Darth Vader theme just might shame them into silence. 😂 It’s the ultimate attention-grabber, plus it saves your voice after hours of chanting. #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #NoKings #April5 @polrev.bsky.social

Postal workers rallied in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump expressed a desire to privatize the independent agency. Thursday's rally in Bustleton was one of several actions taking place in cities nationwide. 🔗 www.inquirer.com/news/philade...

Today 5PM!!

TODAY! @indivisiblephl.bsky.social please repost 🙏

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