How to Protest Safely in 'Trump's America' — Part 2

On the day: how to stay calm, stay alert, and stay safe once you’re in the crowd.

This guide has been revised in response to federal military deployments and expanded surveillance powers. The recommended guide is now available here: An Updated Guide to Staying Safe at 14 June 'No Kings' Protests

Friends,

In yesterday’s post, I covered how to prepare before attending the April 5 national protest. That included dressing to move and stay anonymous, limiting what you carry, protecting your phone and data, planning your route in and out, knowing your rights, and deciding whether it’s safe for you to be there at all.

If you haven’t read that yet, please go back and do so—it matters. Once you’re on the ground, things move quickly. Preparation is what gives you options.

Now we turn to what happens on the day.

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On The Ground— Stay Present, Stay Ready

Arrive early and leave early

Getting there ahead of time gives you a chance to get the lay of the land—where police are stationed, where the exits are, where the tension is building.

If there’s the possibility of trouble…