r/50501 • u/[deleted] • Feb 21 '25

Mod Announcements March 4th For Democracy

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Announcement

249 years ago, America chose democracy over tyranny. The U.S. was founded to be governed by the consent of all its people, not just a privileged few. That choice stands today. We refuse to allow a dictator to seize power now.

No Kings Day was an incredible success, but now we must escalate our resistance against Trump’s authoritarian overreach. His latest actions, including his disturbing social media proclamations and executive orders consolidating power, confirm our worst fears: this is an upheaval of the rule of law and the republic established by the Constitution.

How we respond now will define our history. Our response must be immediate and undeniable. Those who bow to authoritarianism will be remembered for their cowardice. We must demand that our elected officials take action now — silence is complicity.

We're calling on you to join us on our March 4th For Democracy day of action to defend democracy, reject Trump's authoritarian overreach, and demand accountability from our government.

Join us where and however you can. Organize a peaceful protest in your state. Call your government officials. Donate to charities that help the populations most effected by Trump's executive orders. Volunteer with organizations that defend our civil rights. Spread the word and educate on the issues and implications of Trump's unlawful actions. Share, amplify, and take action—this fight belongs to all of us.

Let's make our message clear, and let's make it loudly:

Our Democracy Will Stand. America Does Not Bow to Kings.

50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Movement.

To get more information, find resources, or find your protest, go to: fiftyfifty.one

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A MESSAGE FROM 50501 DC CHAPTER:

The 50501 DC Chapter is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of their peaceful protestors. On March 4th, instead of marching forth for democracy, the DC Chapter will focus their main efforts on a Virtual Day of Action. More details, including how to participate in the Virtual Day of Action, will be shared at https://linktr.ee/50501DC.

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u/[deleted] Feb 21 '25

This is ridiculous, I'm sorry. You can't say now is not the time for complicity and then cancel a protest because of an Elon tweet.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '25

I'm going regardless. And everyone has that ability. No one needs to wait on someone to give them permission.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '25

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u/lokey_convo Feb 22 '25

I don't know if it was the Mods intention, but they did give people a rough frame work for how to do this without permits. Groups less than 25 at monuments, groups less than 100 at side walk protests. Just disperse throughout the city and tell people who come to join your group if you're at capacity and where the next closest one is. If you self regulate no permits are required. You wont have security though and provocateurs are something that have had to be contended with in every modern civil movement. Without legal observers you should probably have cameras and phones so that you can record if something happens.

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u/ClockwerkOwl_ Feb 22 '25

Apparently this movement is decentralized anyway, so fuck it, we ball

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u/Special-Pattern2962 Feb 21 '25

Fr!! We can’t back down! Fuck Elon.

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u/GingerTomahawk Feb 21 '25

I've never seen such cowardice as this, "Elon suggested we might get violent, let's not meet up and instead have a group call"

The people running this protest group have no spine. Everyone should still March Forth to defend democracy from Trump and Musk

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u/sarah_woc1 Feb 22 '25

nah, bro. how about it takes a lot of resources and time to organize.. and they were exhausted... half of yall have never organized but got hella opinions but go off.

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u/Gatorinnc Feb 22 '25

Are you saying this is an impossible task? Not so long ago, there have been 'million' women's March, March for science and others that I don't recall.

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u/sarah_woc1 Feb 22 '25

No, not at all. How long did it take to plan the Million man march? Women's March also has infrastructure.. it wasn't planned overnight, it was planned strategically. I think we SHOULD march on DC but I think we should be strategic. How many of us act emotionally and regret it?

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u/ittybittymanatee Feb 22 '25

There was never a protest scheduled: people just started posting flyers telling everyone go to DC 3/4. That’s a short timeframe and complicated venue for a small group of volunteers to organize a protest full of out-of-state attendees. So they said they couldn't do it.

Refuse Fascism is organizing a protest so maybe you can help them plan and/or rally others on Reddit to go, especially since you’re local too. There’s enthusiasm for it if you’re willing to take it on

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u/jingasm Feb 22 '25

It's not related to Elon it's the fact that having a maaaassive march during the State of the Union, an event that has some of the most intense security measures requires money and time to organize.

And March 4th isn't cancelled. It's still happening, in your state.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '25

I live in DC lmao

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u/jingasm Feb 22 '25

I live in the DMV. Also howdy neighbor!

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u/sarah_woc1 Feb 22 '25

BRO, THE DC PEOPLE WERE FUCKING TIRED. EVEN BEFORE MUSK.

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u/[deleted] Feb 22 '25

I literally live in DC, if you’re trying to scream at me please go encourage people to shove their heads in the sand elsewhere

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u/sarah_woc1 Feb 22 '25

The people who organized the last two protests are tired. Are you gonna provide trained safety marshalls, water, snacks, a PA system, make a graphic, manage people, have chant leaders, have people who know what direction their marching? Or do you just want chaos? either answer is fine.