Debate Thread: Which November 2025 date(s) make the most sense for coordinated action?
This is a strategy discussion thread to identify and refine November 2025 action dates before we move to a formal vote on RankedVote. The goal here is strategic alignment, not hype. Bring arguments, proposals, and amendments.
Recent movement data shows:
- Coordinated escalation has strong support over isolated protest
- Economic pressure windows outperform symbolic actions
- Black Friday weekend is a high-energy anchor date
- Rising themes shaping November energy: labor power, ceasefire/Palestine, democracy defense, cost of living struggle, corporate accountability
Proposed November 2025 Action Dates:
- Saturday, Nov 1: Launch a month of disruption under a shared banner
- Saturday, Nov 8: High weekend turnout potential
- Saturday, Nov 15: Mid-month escalation window
- Saturday, Nov 22: Pre-Black Friday pressure build
- Friday, Nov 28: Black Friday: highest pressure opportunity (economic + labor leverage)
- Monday, Dec 1: Cyber Monday: follow-up escalation (digital + logistics pressure)
Purpose of This Thread:
This is not a vote. This thread is for:
- Strategic arguments for or against specific dates
- Amendment proposals to dates and timing (example: 2-phase action Nov 22 + Nov 28)
- Strategic framing ideas tied to themes (labor, ceasefire, housing, democracy)
- Identifying tradeoffs (turnout vs disruption, prep time vs momentum)
Discussion Format:
Position: [support / oppose / propose / amend] Preferred Date(s): [list one or more] Strategic Reason: [why this date builds leverage] Framing Proposal: [optional - theme + target alignment]
Example: Position: Support Preferred Date(s): Nov 28 (Black Friday) Strategic Reason: Strongest national leverage point - retail choke + labor solidarity Framing Proposal: Disrupt business as usual, workers for justice + ceasefire now
Strategic Questions:
- Which date builds the most leverage?
- One mass action day or a 2-stage escalation?
- Which date unites multiple fronts (labor + ceasefire + housing + democracy)?
- What timing gives us power, not just turnout?
- How does this date set us up for January and 2026 pressure campaigns?
Position: Support Preferred Date(s): Nov. 1 Launch a month of disruption under a shared banner Strategic Reason: We have to start building local power. A month of disruption will allow us to focus on weekly actions, from an ICE Watch Training Day to an Economic Blackout on Black Friday. Framing Proposal: Week 1: ICE Watch, shore up local watchers to disrupt illegal ICE activities in our communities. Week 2: Mutual Aid / Food Drive to disrupt food and resource scarcity in our communities and build networks of community care and power. Week 3: Food and Know Your Rights Distribution to connect with the most impacted communities and build power. Week 4: Black Friday - Dec. 2 Economic Blackout Week