Action Alerts: Midweek Edition
More Opportunities for Activism
Welcome to our May 6 Midweek Edition of Action Alerts!
By Abbi Lichtenstein
May has arrived! This week you’ll find ways to take action to resist the Trump administration’s unlawful actions against our government and to help protect our democracy.
Rallies:
June 14 is Trump’s birthday and he wants a massive military parade to celebrate it. Let’s show how we feel about him by joining the No Kings mass protest nationwide organized by Indivisible. No Kings is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies. Find out more information here.
On May 9, 11 AM–2 PM ET, join AFSA (American Foreign Service Association) for Stand Up for Service, Campaign Kickoff Event and Solidarity Walk at AFSA HQ 92101 E Street, NW, Washington D.C. to raise awareness about the ongoing, systemic efforts to weaken the Foreign Service, dismantle our institutions, and make clear what’s at stake. Sign up here.
Action Network is organizing Tesla Takedown protests every week. Find a protest near you here.
The Big List of Protest will help you find a rally near you.
Webinars/Events:
Volunteer Blue and 19 grass roots organizations invite you to No Kings – Then or Now: Fighting on All Fronts on Friday, May 9, 4 PM ET. The guest speakers will be historian and political writer Heather Cox Richardson, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, and U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin.
The focus will be on strategies and pragmatic actions we can take to stop the destruction of our democracy. Together, we will answer the question: What CAN and MUST we all do to win this fight? Sign up here.On the first Wednesday of every month, starting May 7, 10–11 AM ET, join Indivisible’s Zoom event, Change the Dem Messaging to Attract and Mobilize Unaffiliated, Independents, and Disillusioned Electorate, hosted by Old Fort, NC. They will discuss how to reframe and rebrand the Democratic Party to build a stable majority coalition and engage the disenfranchised. Please sign up here.
On May 8, 7:30 PM ET, join the All in For NC fundraiser to help Democrats win elections and save our democracy. Ben Wikler, former Wisconsin Democratic Chair, will join in on Telling Our Stories: Defeating MAGA through Local Voices. They are fundraising for a Storyteller Coordinator position for Progress NC Action to train scores of organizations and hundreds of individuals to connect through stories. For more information and to sign up and donate (if you can’t make it), click here.
Join Rise For Freedom—Nationwide Rise For Freedom Training Series, on Thursdays starting May 8, 8– 10 PM ET. Topics and presenters will include:
De-escalation and Action Safety with Justin Kwasa, League of Conservation Voters
Digital Hygiene Tip with Will Adler
This is a call for everyone interested in learning how to organize under advancing autocracy and mobilizing in this moment. Sign up here.
Join Indivisible on May 8, 8–9 PM ET, for a National Action Debrief as we head out of May Day! They will debrief our national day of action and talk about next steps. Sign up here.
Sign up for Research Collaborative’s webinar and receive invites to their briefings, research, and messaging guidance. Next meeting is May 8, 2 PM ET.
On May 14, 9 AM ET, coordinated by National Immigration Law Center, National Immigrant Justice Center, Immigration Hub, and Human Rights First, join fellow advocates to oppose anti-immigrant provisions in the proposed reconciliation bill—including attacks on health care, economic supports, and due process for immigrants. Sign up here.
On May 19, 8 PM ET, join The Union Book Club and explore ideas on how to shape our democracy. They are featuring the book, "Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Democracy and in Our Lives," which explores ways ordinary Americans can take action to safeguard democracy and keep from succumbing to despair. Sign up here, and join a lively discussion with fellow volunteers.
Join Third Tuesdays: Protect, Resist and Build with AFSC. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 8 PM ET. This monthly webinar series brings together AFSC constituents to learn about how to protect, resist, and build just peace, just migration, and just economies. Sign up here.
Fight Back With Friends! is an Indivisible national program designed to help you activate your community! Using their Empower app, they’ll equip you with the tools to connect with friends, family, and neighbors who need YOUR voice to get civically engaged. Join them on the fourth Tuesday (starting May 27) of every month for a one-hour training session, where they’ll onboard new participants and introduce fresh calls to action that make a real impact.
Join Promote the Vote for their monthly South Regional Team meeting as they mobilize for the 2025 elections and beyond. There are numerous local races happening all across the Southeast that will have a major impact on their efforts to defend democracy, and they need to start mobilizing now. This is a great opportunity to connect with state leads, partners, and fellow community members in key Southern states as they lay the groundwork for the months and years ahead. Sign up here.
Come to the Majority Leaders Speaker Series 2025 on Wednesdays, 8–9 PM, June 4–July 2, as they discuss issues such as economic freedoms, LGBTQ rights, immigration and more with organizers, experts, and elected officials. We’re building knowledge, forming community, and fueling collective action. Sign up here.
POWER UP to Energize, Empower, & Mobilize Your Activism. Join NETWORK NOVA's 9th Annual Women's Summit Power Up Your Activism, June 27-29, Hilton Tysons Corner, VA. RSVP here.
Join NEXT STEPS: Resource Expo on Wednesday, May 28, 12:30–5:30 PM ET. Location: Mason Square Campus (3351 Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201). Meet former federal employees and contractors, as well as other residents looking for new opportunities at the NEXT STEPS: Resource Expo. Share your available job opportunities and/or resources with attendees. Exhibit tables are six feet long and free. RSVP here.
Phonebank/Canvassing:
Join Promote the Vote PA on various dates to make calls for the 2025 Municipal Primary Elections and help Democrats win in these elections. Sign up here.
Please join a virtual phone bank for Democrats to call North Carolina voters on various dates. It’s an opportunity to build power for the Democrats so we can flip North Carolina blue! Sign up here.
Canvass for Democrats and talk with voters in North Carolina in various counties. This is also a great opportunity to help flip North Carolina blue!
The SAVE Act, A GOP-backed bill would make voter registration significantly more difficult for married women, transgender individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, and minorities. The legislation is aimed at addressing the largely unsubstantiated issue of non-citizen voting. While the bill has already passed in the House, it could still be blocked in the Senate if Democratic members remain united.
Common Cause will be hosting phone banks every Tuesday and Thursday, 6–8 PM ET, to call swing state voters and encourage them to urge their legislators to oppose this bill. Volunteers will have the opportunity to patch voters directly through to their lawmakers, allowing them to express their outrage and advocate against the legislation. Training will be provided at the start of each shift. Sign up here.
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