Rock the Congress: San Francisco & Peninsula

Protests in the street are critical to any real positive change, all the more so for what it will take to drive out the Trump/Pence regime. What is the best time, place, and manner to get your message out to the world? This course will teach you how to galvanize a powerful social movement through mass protest. Street agitators can make an enormous impact. We will discuss why permitted protests are important and why and how you can fight for your permits. Non-permitted protests are also important and you will learn why. We will also discuss how to maintain a peaceful, safe demonstration.

The panel will also discuss how to plan and execute a rally with a Member of Congress (MOC), including details on preparing for the rally, building well researched agendas, getting in touch with the office and scheduling the meeting. We’ll discuss how to reach out to the community to include a diverse group of constituents, how to get them to be active participants, how to research pending legislation and voting records, and how to use resources and experts to prepare. In addition, we will discuss the importance of post-meeting debriefing and sharing the experience with other local/national activists. Holding rallies and lobbying your  MOC is an important tool for progressive change.