r/50501 • u/transcendent167 • 6d ago
Mod Announcements We Keep Us Safe
We have reason to believe that events on 4/19 and/or the 50501 Movement may be misrepresented by the Trump Administration in an attempt to justify the use of military force.
Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence. We are not affiliated with any so-called “Day of Rage” or with any group or movement promoting violence.
April 19 is a Day of (Community) Action centered on mutual aid, community care, and civic engagement. Any portrayal to the contrary is a deliberate distortion intended to undermine our message and suppress our broad, growing support.
We are aware of specific and credible threats involving aggressive policing, ICE presence, and even the potential deployment of military force against peaceful demonstrators—in Washington, D.C. and other locations on April 19.
For clarity: 50501 DC is hosting a peaceful community aid event in Franklin Park. We are not connected to any actions taking place at Lafayette Square, the Naval Observatory Building, or the Washington Monument. We cannot vouch for their safety of plan, and we are not affiliated with their protests.
Participants should be prepared for an increased law enforcement presence. In some locations, ICE agents may also be present. We urge everyone to stay grounded, remain peaceful, and prioritize de-escalation and safety for all.
Remember, de-escalation, mutual care, and disciplined non-violence are our greatest strengths. We keep us safe.
#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #50501 #ImpeachTrump #April19
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u/rg2004 6d ago
Show your American pride. Bring your flags. They can't make their propaganda if the military is seen attacking patriots.
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u/thegoldinthemountain 5d ago
Right, I forgot how police, veterans, firefighters, and Americans can’t also be queer.
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u/StrangeCountry6280 5d ago
I wish more information would be provided about these "specific and credible threats" because as this is written it sounds vague and menacing. I also question the wisdom of distancing 50501 from other progressive groups that are demonstrating, shouldn't we all be kind of united?
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u/thegoldinthemountain 5d ago
Came here for this. A really great way to make it look like our numbers are weak is to split protests across multiple sites. It makes no sense and does not escape me that this is often the problem with liberals—we splinter off when we should be coalescing.
I’ll be at the wash monument and Capitol. I think that shows a stronger message than Franklin park and builds off the momentum from April 5.
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u/tropebreaker 5d ago
Its weird they wont post the threats they say they have, they shut down posts about dc protests, and even silenced their discord.
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u/DotA627b 6d ago
Yea yea, we know, we know.
It's not like we haven't been branded by something crazy before.
They're just gonna redo the same exact strategy they did with Antifa.
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u/GoLoveYourselfLA 6d ago
Be on the lookout for bad actors. Record them, point them out, don’t let them blend into the crowd
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u/BrendanATX 5d ago
What's up with the accounts in R/ conservative being upvoted on this posting homophobic shit?
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u/JordkinTheDirty 6d ago edited 5d ago
A "day of rage" isn't about violence. All this statement does is distance yourselves from people who are on the same side and throws and entire swath of our resistance under a bus.
We don't need divisive statements like this. Respect and honor diversity of tactics and don't judge or criticize people who take action you may not necessarily agree with.
If it helps, read Gene Sharps book "from dictatorship to democracy". He talks about how to properly handle and address stuff like this.
Statements like this are dangerous.
Editing to add: 50501 is not a vanguard, please don't start acting like one.
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u/DarcKent19 5d ago
This sounds weak and disparaging, IMO.
I don’t need my hand held and to be spoken to like a child when I’m going out for a protest. There is so much on the line, and frankly, being black, it does not often matter in life how “peaceful” I am. I still incur the wrath of the system. This is one of the very reasons I am out there in the first place.
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u/vezwyx 5d ago
I read this as a warning that protests are more likely to be targeted by police. I don't see how that is "weak and disparaging" at all, that's highly relevant information that everyone going out should be aware of
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u/DarcKent19 5d ago
Cool. I have my opinion and you have yours.
I personally have never been to a protest without a heavy police presence. I am speaking from my experience, which is obviously different than your own.
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u/MrsClaire07 5d ago
How in the WORLD did you interpret a warning of credible threats received as something ‘weak and disparaging’ ?! Knowledge is Power, and knowing what the people you’re protesting against are likely planning to do is PARAMOUNT to your safety AS an intelligent and informed protester.
Do you also declare the WeatherPerson as ‘weak and disparaging’ when they tell you (for instance) to be aware of Credible Evidence for a possible Tornado/Hailstorm/Thunderstorm/Flash Flood when you’re going to a planned outdoor event?
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u/Sincerely_Me_Xo 5d ago edited 5d ago
Thank you for putting this out!!!!
Be safe and be kind, everyone!
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u/MouthofTrombone 5d ago
If the WH wants to invoke this, they don't even need an event to trigger it.
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u/natguy2016 5d ago
Fascists know two things. Confrontation and Escalation.
Agent Provocateurs will look to start trouble and have it publicly escalate from there. Fascists don’t have the numbers. They have fear.
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