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Today’s assignment is only for people ready to do front line work. Everyone else can scroll past. It is likely that there will be a need for non-violent direct action (NVDA) over the next few months. Think sit-ins in Senate offices or blockades of government buildings. THREAD
NVDA comes with the threat of arrest. There is usually ample warning during NVDA that arrest is imminent, giving protesters time to back down, but that is not guaranteed. If you think you are up for considering this, here are things you can do now to prepare:
1. Identify an emergency contact who will not be a part of the protest and memorize their phone number. 2. Make sure your emergency contact knows what you are planning and when so that they are available to help you.
3. Consider each action carefully in terms of timing. Most of the time you will be let out on personal recognizance within a few hours, but if your health would suffer, take that into consideration.
4. When you participate in NVDA, take only a small amount of money with you and an ID. Take a few quarters with you in case you have to use a pay phone. Depending on timing, take one dose of your medicines that you can take immediately before you are arrested. Everything you
carry will be confiscated and not returned, so don’t bring anything you can’t afford to lose. 5. Immediately before NVDA, write your name, DOB, medical allergies, and emergency contact name and number on your arms with a sharpie.
6. Stay hydrated, but be careful because you may not have access to a bathroom. 7. The charges you will face are usually misdemeanors that will not affect your professional licenses, but check with your licensing board and an attorney NOW so you know for sure. I’m looking
for resources for this to share with you. 8. When you are signing up for NVDA, learn who the organizers are and who the legal aid team is. If there isn’t a legal aid team, consider not participating. If there is, they should be following along to the jail to help get you out and
they should provide their contact info for you to use. Write it on your arm. They will also usually gather and hold your personal belongings until after you are arrested. 9. Try to find training for how to get arrested without getting hurt. There is a technique for this. END
I need to link up with a trained group in Los Angeles. Any info is much appreciated. Longtime protester but willing to step it up. (@WendyBrandes - counterparts in LA?)
Do you know of any actions planned in Austin or Houston coming up?
Not yet. Will definitely amplify when I do.
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