What's coming in April
This is where democracy begins:
Some say it begins in Union Halls or in Taverns. Not me. This week Democracy begins in the crafts and posterboard aisles of every Michael’s, Hobby Lobby and Walgreens in America.
APRIL 5 DAY OF NATIONAL PROTEST/ Saturday/ Tucson 10am-12 Reid Park
At the nexus of 22nd Street and Randolph Way
On April 5th progressives will be mobilizing across America to stop the MAGA assault on our Constitution. Join us. Make history.
“Pledge to join us for the People's Veto Day on April 5th in collaboration with the 50501 Movement. Because our power is in the streets. Tucson says: Remove, Reverse, Reclaim Remove -> Corruption Reverse -> Damage Reclaim -> Democracy! Wear White as a symbol of peace!”
Tucson:
From 10-12 at Reid Park
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/767565/
Phoenix:
From 9-11 at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza
https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/766199/
50501
50501 is a peaceful movement. Violence of any kind will not be tolerated. Here is their website:
50501 April 5th Protest Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=april%205th%20protest
APRIL 26/ Saturday
"Stuff the Truck" with LD17 State Representative Kevin Volk. We are collecting non perishable food for the food bank on Saturday April 26. More details on our website.
JUNE 25/ Wednesday
The 3rd Annual LD17 Drag Show is scheduled for Wednesday June 25.
SOURCES for POLITICAL ACTION:
An excellent source for keeping up with political actions that is worth subscribing to is “We the People Dissent”:
As well as these sites:
Hands Off 2025:
Women’s March:
https://act.womensmarch.com/survey/April5Pledge_Typeofaction/
50501/ 50 Protests - 50 States - 1 Movement:
https://www.reddit.com/r/50501/
Global Political Revolution:
Resistance Workers of Arizona:
https://linktr.ee/Resistancenetworkofaz
Just a time correction, David--but you can bet your bolo I'll be there with signs a-blazing!
Time
Saturday, April 5
11am – 1pm MST
Location
Intersection of 22nd and Randolph Way
1158 S Randolph Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
Join the Meetup (the app) group 'Take Action Tucson' which aggregate all activities in Tucson and suburbs so you can see everything happening around town. Organizers, be sure to inform them of your activities. Once signed up, they'll send you email updates.
Also, there's a new Indivisible group in Sahuarita/Green Valley sponsoring an April 5th protest at Sahuarita Road and Rancho Sahuarita Blvd by the Fry's plaza right off I19. It starts at 10 a.m. Wear white.