How to do it:

The big clearinghouse of events is Mobilize.org, used by Indivisible, 50501, Move On, and many mainstream groups. It provides filters by date, topic, location and more. There is often a specific name or hashtag associated with emerging events like the killing of Renee Good (#ICEoutforGood) which can help you identify events organized specifically around response to that event.

If you’ve been reluctant to join a local activism group because you’re not really a joiner, most have no mandatory participation, but they will send you a (usually weekly) email with upcoming events. Indivisible has a well developed communication model and hundreds of chapters, or go to a protest and ask around. Some of your protest neighbors will know which groups are active locally.

There are also thousands of social media accounts or Substacks that do nothing but gather local events. For example, in the Seattle area Suzi Tucker built the Seattle Area Protest List from a personal collection into a web site. (Hey…we resemble that!) Your area may have something similar.

A word about protest safety: violence can happen anywhere in America. If kindergarten isn’t safe, nowhere is. But some protests invite conflict, while others work hard to maintain safety and calm. We don’t judge tactics, but we do focus on “Green” activities, because our lane is people working to find a way to resist. Riskier activities are for people with well-established communities and protocols, and usually some training. If you are joining a local event, always check who is organizing. In general counter-protests, protests at federal facilities, and protests organized by groups with a history of confrontation are more likely to be risky. Learn more with our collection of protest skills.