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No Kings Event Map: https://www.nokings.org/#map

Find one near you, write down the address and time, and head out tomorrow. (You don't have to sign up for anything, all you need is the address).

Recommended that you bring a mask, hat, water and snacks. Safety Goggles or Glasses would also be a good idea if you have them.

Bring a sign or the US Flag if you have one.

For privacy reasons you may want to avoid bringing your phone, or place it inside a faraday bag (a really well sealed tinfoil pouch will work, and put it in airplane mode to avoid draining your battery) until you get home.

If you have a first aid kit, it wouldn't hurt to bring it, just in case.

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[–] jdnewmil@lemmy.ca 4 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

An idea: V for Victory?

In the 1930s there were quite a few Nazi sympathizers in the US. (When Nazis Took Manhattan : Code Switch https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2019/02/20/695941323/when-nazis-took-manhattan)

During WW2, the BBC was using Morse code "V" in their broadcasts particularly directed into occupied Europe. By the time the way was over, the palm out "V" was a widespread symbol of disavowing the Nazi ideals, and for decades after both left and right political sides condemned authoritarian brainwashing (racism itself was a bit more sticky). (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_sign) but recently white nationals have been getting more outspoken and less marginalized.

The V-sign has also been used by the sixties counter-culture to indicate peace... it is probably far better known for that meaning now than for victory over the Nazis.

I think the older meaning resonates with the current "no kings" moment ... don't let MAGA substitute the concept of authoritarianism for the traditional democratic patriotism that won WW2. The flag means allegiance to democracy, not to POTUS.

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[–] Tangerine 1 points 15 hours ago

I like it! A good idea to put on some signs or pamphlets for next protest.