Nostalgia: How to Protest Safely

Once again, we find ourselves in distressing and troubled times. Those of us inspired to action have taken to the streets in peaceful demonstrations and protests around the country. When we do this, we undertake a certain amount of risk. So, we have put together a list of strategies to keep in mind to protest safely in a episode originally published in 2020. In this nostalgia release, we add new information about how to protect yourself legally with ICE detaining and murdering American civilians and attacking people who aren't white. We may have forgotten to mention a strategy to take a photocopy of your ID with you (not your real ID), so consider that an additional tidbit. Good luck and god speed!

Recommendations

• Abraham: Reese’s Plant-Based Peanut Butter Cups (www.hersheyland.com/products/reeses-plant-based-oat-chocolate-confection-and-peanut-butter-cups-1-4-oz.html) 
• Shane: Go to live sporting events
• Bonus Recommendation: Consider donating money to immigration defense organizations that support legal fees, legislative action, and direct support for families. 
  • https://wearecasa.org/policy-agenda/immigration/abolishice/
  • https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/donate/
• Second Bonus Recommendation: Abolish ICE

Holidays (2/4/2026):

• Global School Play Day
• Homemade Soup Day
• I Heart Horror Day
• International Day of Human Fraternity
• Liberace Day
• National Create a Vacuum Day
• National Girls and Women in Sports Day
• National Hemp Day
• National Signing Day
• National Stuffed Mushroom Day
• National Thank a Mailman Day
• National Wicker Day
• Quacker Day
• Sweater Day
• Torture Abolition Day
• African Heritage & Health Week
• Burn Awareness Week

Links and References: 

1. https://immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/know-your-rights/ice-encounter/
2. https://www.nilc.org/resources/immigrant-participation-in-protests-rights/
3. https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/carr/publications/35-rule-how-small-minority-can-change-world
4. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-peaceful-protest-by-just-3-5-percent-of-americans-could-force-major-policy-changes-from-the-trump-administration/
5. https://www.yesmagazine.org/social-justice/2021/06/15/world-changing-protests-you-should-know-about

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