On Inauguration Day, January 20th, people from across the country will come together in Washington, D.C., to demand a future that centers the needs of the people over the interests of the wealthy elite. With voices raised for workers’ rights, immigrant rights, and environmental justice, we will call for an end to the genocide in Gaza, the U.S. war machine, and the rule of billionaires.
People/Groups involved:
The People’s Forum Palestinian Youth Movement • ANSWER Coalition • US Palestinian Community Network • Jill Stein • Claudia De La Cruz • Rev. Graylan Hagler • Artists Against Apartheid • Bangladeshi Americans for Political Progress • Chris Smalls • Rowan Blanchard • CODEPINK • Damayan • Diaspora Pa’lante Collective • IFCO/Pastors for Peace • Los Angeles Tenents Union • Nodutdol • Palestinian Feminist Collective • Union de Vecinos
Quick to haves for anyone considering going:
Non descript clothing AND a change of clothes. Go into a public bathroom when you leave and change before going home.
Reflective sunglasses, and face mask.
Leave your phone at home/hotel or atleast turn it off entirely. No airplane mode.
If traveling in for it by car park far away and walk in. Your plates will be scanned if you drive in. if taking a bus train or plane, honestly dont, but if u insist atleast do it for more than just the protest. Act like a normal tourist stay awhile go see museums etc. No ubering or rideshare to the protest.
Any purchases made at protest area need to be in cash. No cards. Dont even bring your wallet just some cash when you go. If you drop it there and your ID is in it theyll find it.
If your going with a group and are worried about being able to find eachother without phones bring walk talkies or something, and have meetup points outside the protest area to go to. On walkie talkie just say "Let's go to meetup spot A im hurt/tired/etc." No names, no Identifiable info over the open air. Buy the walkie talkies some where else with cash then throw them away after the protest in a random dumpster.
Wear gloves. A beanie too and keep all your hair under it if you can.
Most of these things are pretty cheap to add in to your plan even if inconvenient and can be the difference between you ending up on a list or not.
Also Rule #1 if it starts to get crazy, police tear gassing, rioting, etc and you arent prepared personally for that sort of thing LEAVE. Turn around, and walk away casually but quickly. If you come across police while trying to leave say "im leaving" and keep walking. If arrested say nothing. Get a lawyer. Typically if someone is leaving the police will focus on ones staying since their goal is to disperse but this isnt a rule or anything.