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Proposal for June Event Dates

Collected Date:
Date: April 17, 2025

This proposal outlines suggested dates for the next events in June. The timing considers organizers’ needs, significant historical context, and potential permit restrictions in various locations. The timeline is designed to visualize the proximity of these events and prepare ahead for mobilization.


Endorsement Process

  • Duration of the Endorsement Vote: 192 Hours (Thursday, April 17th–Friday, April 25th)

    • Voting Mechanism: Community members can vote up or down on the proposed event dates. A post must gain significant support within this period to move forward to the next step.
  • Duration of the Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV): 72 Hours (Saturday, April 26th–Monday, April 28th)

    • Voting Mechanism: Once a proposal passes the endorsement phase, it moves to a ranked-choice voting round. During this stage, voters will rank the proposed dates in order of preference. The proposal with the highest support after this phase will be selected for the event.
    • Weighted Voting: Votes from state organizers and liaisons were prioritized by applying a weight to their initial tallies. The final RCV results reflect both the broader community input and the elevated importance of organizer and liaison votes.
  • Final Approval: After the RCV concludes, the final decision will be made on which event date to proceed with, based on the collective community preference.


Proposed Dates & Focus of Upcoming Events

June 1 – Sunday – Beginning of Pride Month

  • Focus: LGBTQ+ Liberation and Anti-Fascism
    • Description: Launch Pride Month with a reaffirmation that Pride is rooted in protest. Focus on the defense of queer rights, trans youth, and community safety amidst rising legislative attacks.

June 6 – Friday – D-Day Anniversary

  • Focus: 50501 Veterans’ Nationwide Call: “Not On Our Watch”
    • Description: Veterans from the movement have proposed this day as a nationwide mobilization to stand against authoritarianism and fascism. Honor the sacrifices made in World War II by continuing the fight for democracy and justice today.

June 14 – Saturday – Flag Day & Trump’s Birthday

  • Focus: Reclaim Patriotism

    • Description: Counter Trump’s symbolic use of military spectacle and American iconography. Reclaim the flag for the people. Highlight who the country truly belongs to — not billionaires and tyrants.
  • Themes and Visual Ideas:

    • The Emperor Wears No Clothes: Bodysuit costumes, gold crowns, oversized fake jewels.
    • Fake Awards Ceremony: Giant trophies labeled “Biggest Liar” or “Best Coup Attempt.”
    • Birthday Party Gone Wrong: Sloppy cakes, melting candles, sad “Happy Birthday, Loser” banners.
    • Golden Toilet Thrones: Celebrate his real legacy!
    • Made America Gag Again: Red caps, but they say GAG instead of MAGA.
    • Broken Promises Balloons: Helium balloons with slogans like “Mexico Paid for It!” “It’ll Be Over By Easter!” “Total Exoneration!” that deflate as the event goes on.
    • Fake Billionaires’ Club: Parade of people in tuxedos and tiaras, throwing fake money.
    • Carry giant fake birthday gifts labeled “Another Indictment,” “More Lawsuits,” “Bankruptcy.”

June 19 – Thursday – Juneteenth

  • Focus: Black Liberation and Economic Justice
    • Description: Mark Juneteenth by honoring the end of slavery and the ongoing fight for Black freedom. Center the struggle for true liberation, justice, and dignity. Lift up demands for reparations, land rights, economic justice, and the full realization of freedom for all Black Americans. Recognize Juneteenth not just as a historical event, but as a living movement toward collective liberation.

June 23 – Monday – Title IX Anniversary (1973)

  • Focus: Gender Justice & the SAVE Act
    • Description: Use this day to reinforce the fight for women’s rights, gender equity in education, and defense against regressive legislation like the SAVE Act. Highlight the broader threats to bodily autonomy and gender justice.

June 27 – Friday – Stonewall Uprising Anniversary

  • Focus: Queer Liberation & Radical History
    • Description: Honor the radical origins of Pride and the Stonewall Riots. Reinforce intersectional demands for racial, gender, and economic justice. “Stonewall Was a Riot” becomes more than a slogan — it’s a call to action.

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  • Proposal Creation: Proposals can be initiated by any member within the movement, with dates reviewed and shared for community feedback.
  • Liaison Involvement: Liaisons assist in spreading information, encouraging participation, and ensuring diverse input is considered.
  • Poll Distribution: Organizing teams handle distributing polls to maximize engagement. The poll allows voting on event dates, with ranked-choice voting finalizing the most supported selection.
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🧮 First-Choice Totals (Public + Organizer Weighted ×10)

Option Public 1st Organizer Weighted (×10) Total 1st
June 6 – D-Day Anniversary 1,129 530 1,659
June 14 – Flag Day & Trump's Birthday 922 910 1,832
June 1 – Beginning of Pride 437 310 747
June 19 – Juneteenth 106 170 276
June 23 – Title IX Anniversary 55 10 65
June 27 – Stonewall Anniversary 52 90 142

🔄 RCV Elimination Rounds

Round 1 – Eliminate June 23 (65 votes)

Reallocated To Estimated Votes
Juneteenth +20
Stonewall +20
Exhausted/Other +25

Totals after Round 1

Option New Total
D-Day 1,659
Flag Day 1,832
Pride 747
Juneteenth 296
Stonewall 162

Round 2 – Eliminate Stonewall (162 votes)

Reallocated To Estimated Votes
Pride +90
Juneteenth +50
Flag Day +10
D-Day +2
Exhausted/Other +10

Totals After Round 2

Option New Total
D-Day 1,661
Flag Day 1,842
Pride 837
Juneteenth 346

Round 3 – Eliminate Juneteenth (346 votes)

Reallocated To Estimated Votes
Pride +190
Flag Day +90
D-Day +36
Exhausted/Other +30

Totals After Round 3

Option New Total
D-Day 1,697
Flag Day 1,932
Pride 1,027

Round 4 – Eliminate Pride (1,027 votes)

Reallocated To Estimated Votes
Flag Day +675
D-Day +352

🏁 Final Totals

Option Final Total
D-Day 2,049
Flag Day 2,607

🏆 Winner: June 14 – Flag Day & Trump's Birthday

Final Vote Count: 2,607

Majority Needed: 2,361 ✅ Majority Achieved