Today, February 28, let’s disrupt the status quo by spending ONLY at businesses that uplift our communities.

That means: 🚫 No gas from corporate giants 🚫 No fast food chains 🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)

HOW YOU CAN HELP: ✅ Spend your money at small businesses, especially those owned by underrepresented entrepreneurs ✅ Share this message with your networks—word of mouth is powerful ✅ Stand together in financial solidarity to create real economic change ✅ If you need to do any shopping to prepare today, buy the bare minimum

#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #50501 #March4thForDemocracy #ImpeachTrump #NoKings #PoliticalRevolution #BuildTheResistance #EconomicBlackout

> Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that President Donald Trump’s administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save the government any money, the administration’s own data shows. > > The Department of Government Efficiency, run by Trump adviser Elon Musk, published an updated list Monday of nearly 2,300 contracts that agencies terminated in recent weeks across the federal government. Data published on DOGE’s “Wall of Receipts” shows that more than one-third of the contract cancellations, 794 in all, are expected to yield no savings.

From https://www.reddit.com/r/50501/comments/1iv2zmu/march_4th_for_democracy/:

> 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 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > 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.

And a pinned comment on that thread:

> Our March 4th For Democracy day of action is calling for an in-person protest in your home state. Please visit fiftyfifty.one to find the protest nearest you. > > CONCERNING THE MARCH 4TH DC PROTEST > > The March 4th national march in DC was never an official 50501 protest. The flyer announcing the event was created by a well-meaning individual who was not affiliated with the 50501 DC organizers, and by the time it reached us to address it, it had already reached many of you. After evaluating the safety and logistics of hosting such an event, the DC organizers did not feel they could safely plan a large, national event with their available resources and funding before March 4th. They are choosing to move forward with a livestream leading up to and during the SOTU in lieu of an in-person protest. > > The DC organizers are considering plans for a future march and strongly encourage protesters to attend protests in their area during the March 4th for Democracy day of action. Stay tuned for an announcement from DC protesters coming soon!

https://electionlawblog.org/?p=148710

Perhaps we should add "Federal legislation abolishing gerrymandering" to our movement's list of demands?

I made handouts using u/In-tandem's "Unified Message" and u/FiftyFifty1Movement's "We remain committed to non-violence" announcement. Print double-sided; each piece of paper has two handouts.

https://drive.proton.me/urls/3H2VJS030G#mwQvncatwlu4

March 4th "March Forth" protest planned in Santa Cruz California, at the clocktower at noon.

A useful resource for anyone interested in grassroots organizing. It's easier than you might think!

Courtesy of u/In-tandem from Reddit.

The text of the press release is as follows: > 50501 is a peaceful movement dedicated to positive change through nonviolent action. We unequivocally condemn any form of violence, threats of violence, or the suggestion of using weapons in connection with our movement. There is absolutely no place for such rhetoric in our spaces.

> To be completely clear: Weapons are not permitted at any of our events. Our mission is rooted in peaceful advocacy, and we will not allow any actions that could endanger our supporters, the public, or law enforcement.

> In all of our events, we have worked in accordance with local law as it pertains to local gatherings and protesting, including pulling permits. We expect all of our supporters to conduct themselves lawfully and responsibly, and disavow anything advocating for disruption or violence.

> Furthermore, we have a zero-tolerance policy regarding discussions of firearms, violence, or any form of incitement on our channels and platforms. Anyone who violates this policy will be immediately banned. T here will be no warnings, no second chances.

> We urge everyone to remain peaceful, lawful, and committed to the principles of nonviolent action. 50501 stands for justice, progress, and the power of the people -- peacefully . Let's keep it that way.

March Forth! The community seems to have decided on March 4th as the next day of protest for our movement. Head to your state capitol or nearest major city on 3/4/2025 to protest against Donald Trump declaring himself the king of the United States!

Feel free to share any specific plans (place/time) for meeting in your local area in this thread.

UPDATE: The subreddit is back!

It appears that the mods of r/50501 have taken the subreddit private, meaning no organizing can happen there until it is made public again.

The official X account of the White House posted this image with the words, "Long Live the King." The only way Trump could get closer to declaring himself king is by posting this from his personal account.

Senator Sanders: > I hope that every American, regardless of political perspective, will stand tall and say: YES to democracy, NO to oligarchy, and NO to authoritarianism.

https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social

Copied from a post by u/transcendent167:

This isn’t about Trump. It isn’t about Biden. It isn’t about left vs. right.

This is about powerful elites stripping away your rights—one law at a time, one crisis at a time.

For years, they’ve taken from you:

YOUR wages – Costs go up, but your paycheck stays the same.

YOUR time – Work harder, longer, and still struggle to make ends meet.

YOUR voice – Unions crushed, protests criminalized, truth buried under propaganda.

And now, they expect YOU to stay quiet while they take even more.

Trump’s Words Are a Warning WE Can’t Ignore

“He who saves his country does not violate any law.”

This isn’t just rhetoric—it’s a test trial for dictatorship.

History’s WORST leaders have said the same:

Hitler: “The good of the state stands above the law.”

Mussolini: “Nothing against the state.”

Napoleon: “I am the revolution.”

THIS is how it starts. First, they rewrite the law. Then, they label dissent as treason. Finally, they erase opposition entirely.

Trump and his enablers are testing how much they can get away with. If we do NOTHING, they will keep pushing until resistance is IMPOSSIBLE.

THEY Keep Us Fighting Each Other While They Take EVERYTHING

THEY distract us with culture wars while THEY rob us blind.

THEY tell you immigrants are the problem—but it’s CORPORATIONS that refuse to pay fair wages.

THEY tell you social programs are too expensive—but they bail out BANKS and BILLIONAIRES with YOUR tax dollars.

THEY tell you workers asking for better conditions are UNGRATEFUL—but CEOs make 300x MORE than their employees.

Meanwhile, THEY buy up housing, kill union efforts, and bury us in debt—keeping US too BUSY, too TIRED, and too AFRAID to fight back.

THEY will call us traitors for demanding fairness. THEY will say we are dangerous for speaking out. But EVERY dictatorship starts by SILENCING dissent and CONVINCING people that obedience is patriotism.

This isn’t about politics. This is about survival.

THEY are betting on your silence. THEY are counting on your inaction.

Prove them wrong.

WE are gathering. WE are organizing. WE will not be ignored.

STAND with us. JOIN the movement.