Proposal for Upcoming Protest Dates

Collected 3/31/25

This proposal outlines suggested dates for the next protests in the first half of May based on the collected data. The timing of these events will consider organizers’ needs and potential permit restrictions in various states. The timeline is designed to visualize the proximity of protests.

Endorsement Process

  • Duration of the Endorsement Vote: 120 Hours (Monday-Friday)

    • Voting Mechanism: Community members can vote up or down on the proposed protest dates. A post must gain significant support within this period to move forward to the next step.

  • Duration of the Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV): 48 hours (Saturday-Sunday)

    • 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 protest.

  • Final Approval: After the RCV concludes, the final decision will be made on which protest date to proceed with, based on the collective community preference.

Proposed Dates & Focus of Upcoming Protests:

May 1st – International Workers’ Day (May Day)

  • Focus: Workers’ rights, labor unions, economic justice, and solidarity movements.
  • Description: May Day is a global celebration of workers’ rights, recognizing the contributions of labor movements and advocating for fair working conditions. It’s a day to stand in solidarity with workers around the world, highlighting economic justice and the ongoing fight for better labor laws. This could be a powerful day to mobilize for worker-focused protests or actions.

May 2nd – Friday

  • Focus: Potential day for actions related to May Day or additional solidarity events.
  • Description: While May Day officially falls on May 1st, many protests and events extend into the following weekend. Friday, May 2nd, could serve as an opportunity for larger city-wide actions or organizing community outreach to discuss workers’ rights and the ongoing struggles for fair wages and working conditions.

May 3rd – Saturday

  • Focus: Weekend protests or solidarity actions.
  • Description: Saturday protests are often more accessible to a larger group of people who may be working during the week. This could be a prime opportunity for organizing rallies, marches, or community events to continue the conversation around economic justice and solidarity, particularly following the events on May 1st.

May 5th – Cinco de Mayo

  • Focus: Celebration of Mexican culture, history, and heritage, often tied to social justice movements.
  • Description: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla. Over time, it has become a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture in the United States. This day could be an opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity while also raising awareness for social justice causes, particularly those impacting immigrant communities, farmworkers, and families.

May 8th – Victory in Europe (VE) Day

  • Focus: Commemoration of the end of WWII in Europe, recognizing the importance of peace and anti-fascism.
  • Description: VE Day marks the surrender of Nazi Germany and the end of WWII in Europe. It is a day to honor the sacrifices of those who fought in the war and to remember the importance of peace, democracy, and anti-fascism. Protests or events on this day could focus on standing against the rise of far-right ideologies and promoting peace and global cooperation.

May 9th – Friday

  • Focus: A potential day for commemorations or solidarity actions related to VE Day.
  • Description: As VE Day is observed on May 8th, the following Friday offers another opportunity for protests or commemorations that focus on peace, human rights, and anti-fascist movements. This could be a day for continued education and activism regarding the lessons learned from WWII and how those lessons apply to current global politics.

May 10th – Mother’s Day (Saturday)

  • Focus: Advocating for gender equality, reproductive rights, and the welfare of mothers and families.
  • Description: Mother’s Day is a celebration of mothers and motherhood, but it also provides an opportunity to discuss the rights and challenges mothers face. Protests or events on this day could focus on reproductive rights, healthcare access, paid family leave, and the fight for gender equality in the workplace. It’s an important day to highlight the need for policies that support mothers and families, especially marginalized communities.

May 15th – International Day of Families

  • Focus: Advocating for family rights, social support, and policies that protect family welfare.
  • Description: International Day of Families is a day to promote awareness of issues related to families and to increase support for family policies. Events could focus on child welfare, parental leave, economic justice, and creating a society where all families, regardless of their structure, have access to the resources and support they need to thrive.

May 16th – Saturday

  • Focus: Weekend events focusing on family rights or social justice.
  • Description: A Saturday date for community events or protests focused on family rights, healthcare access, or economic justice. This could be an opportunity for a family-friendly protest or gathering to highlight social support systems, family welfare policies, and the importance of investing in families’ well-being.

Additional Information:

  • Proposal Creation: Proposals can be initiated by any member of the movement, and the dates will be vetted and posted for community review.

  • Liaison Involvement: Liaisons play a crucial role in helping disseminate this information, encourage participation in voting, and ensure community feedback is incorporated.

  • Poll Distribution: Organizing teams will be responsible for pushing the poll to ensure maximum participation and feedback. The poll will allow the community to endorse or reject proposed dates, and ranked-choice voting will finalize the most supported choice.

  • elsa@50501.chatEnglish
    1·
    15 hours ago

    May 3 would be a good way to build on the May 1 actions and keep it on a weekend. I think it would make a strong impact to have our events right after May Day to show the building momentum.

  • ElBridge@50501.chatEnglish
    3·
    1 day ago

    As a mother and organizer, please do not make me work on Mother’s Day. I want to spend the day relaxing with my kid.

    As a Pagan community leader, I’d prefer the next action not conflict with one of our major holidays or the weekend following. I have other responsibilities around Beltane (May 1). (Edit to add that it also feels more appropriate for unions to be leading May Day actions and 50501 maybe just signal boosting and cooperating with them.)

    Cinco de Mayo raises security concerns for me due to how associated with inebriation it is in the US. And I could be misinformed but I believe it is not as widely celebrated in Mexico as Independence Day. And, while a significant percentage, Mexicans do not comprise the whole of the Latine and immigrant communities. It is appropriate to plan actions specifically to support immigrants, though. ICE is getting more aggressive and flagrantly illegal.

    I approve of the VE Day action. In addition to the powerful symbolism already outlined, it gives us an opportunity to highlight veterans’ issues. The 50501 veterans contingent seems very well organized and the targeting of the VA is particularly offensive. Additionally, it serves as a reminder of what we can accomplish when we join with democratic allies. In a time when Trump is alienating and outright provoking our allies, this seems an important reminder. I recommend collaborating with Veterans for Peace if this day is selected.

  • GoodTrouble@50501.chatEnglish
    4·
    2 days ago

    As a retiree whose working friends can never participate with them (until this coming Saturday and they are so excited), I think the 3rd would work best for the numbers. The 5th could result in a higher presence of ICE in some communities?

  • EtK@50501.chatEnglish
    2·
    2 days ago

    May 1st! Mayday Movement USA is setting up camp on the National Mall that day, for a long-term stay, and with other groups probably also showing up on Mayday, it will make for a nice big crowd. I’m not worried about other groups stealing focus, as another commenter mentioned, because the groups most likely to be on the Mall are going to be protest groups with the same goal – getting the Nazis out of our federal government. Also, I like the significance of Mayday, with its historic association with worker’s rights.

  • santacruz@50501.chatEnglish
    1·
    1 day ago

    I think we should designate a weekend day, for sure, but I also like the significance of Mayday, which is on a Thursday.

  • 50501CAEnglish
    2·
    2 days ago

    California is pretty overwhelmingly in favor of Mayday on May 1st and is already working with the Mayday SMASH group.

  • geriEnglish
    2·
    2 days ago

    Are folks actually here? I’d like to see one or more people make a post advocating for one or more dates and explaining their reasoning.

  • Duluth50501@50501.chatEnglish
    1·
    2 days ago

    There may be a lot of existing events on May 1st (positive: can join with existing; negative: may seem like we’re stealing their focus)

  • Chicky18@50501.chatEnglish
    1·
    2 days ago

    I would love Cinco de Mayo! I think it’s an opportunity to get out and celebrate as well as spread information. Celebration and joy are resistance!!!