PARKING
Please park ONLY in public areas such as the street or the larger mall parking lot. You may get towed at other parking lots off our usual intersection. For ease and sanity, you might consider grabbing a rideshare or carpooling with friends and family.
NON-VIOLENCE & SAFETY
As organizers, we are committed to non-violent protest. Any hint of violence or unruly chaos is just what this administration is looking for... just any excuse to paint us as violent insurrectionists. We will NOT give them that. We don't need to. To that end, please keep these things in mind at Saturday's event:
Be Kind & Do Not Engage
• Everyone has the right to be heard, even counter protesters. Be respectful and peaceful, even if the opposition isn’t.
• Do not engage opposition in any manner including verbally or through your movements. Ignoring them diffuses efforts to rile us. Don’t give them they want.
• If you see fellow protestors engaging opposing voices, remind them not to take the bait and remain peaceful.
• Use and encourage these types of reactions to opposing voices:
--Ignore them. Pretend they are not there.
--Sing or chant to drown out taunts and hateful rhetoric.
--If they approach or walk among protesters, turn your back and direct your message elsewhere or walk away.
--Also, stay on the sidewalks, cross only at crosswalks, and watch where you swing those signs.
• Please listen to and be kind to your organizers and safety marshals. They are in purple safety vests and are there to help you.
Stay Connected & Be Prepared
• As with any outing, be sure family or friends know where you’re going. Even better… bring them!
• Have a protest buddy who has a similar risk, noise, and time tolerance to join you so you can come and leave together.
• Wear comfy and weather appropriate clothes and shoes. Use sunscreen or cover up. It’s actually going to be in the low 80s that afternoon.
• Identify your path to exit the area so you can do so quickly and calmly as needed.
• Agree upon a meet-up place in case you are separated from your people.
• Carry ID, water, and snacks in pockets or a bag that you can carry hands-free.
• If you bring a phone, turn off face or fingerprint recognition, using a passcode to unlock it so aggressive law enforcement can’t access it in the unlikely event you interact with them.
• Yes, you can wear a mask while protesting. It is your right to protect your identity and your health.
Write us if you have any questions. Hope to see you on the street!
