This episode, let's talk about going to protests alone, and creating a personal activism plan!
Protests and Safety When Going Solo
Here are ideas for staying safe:
- Try to connect with someone attending in advance.
- Park a few blocks away for an easy exit if needed.
- Observe who else is heading toward the protest.
- Take note of counterprotesters—how many, how organized?
- Pay attention to law enforcement’s presence and interactions.
- If anything feels off, trust your instincts and leave.
And remember: Not knowing the organizers of a protest doesn’t make it less valid. Supporting grassroots efforts expands community — so if you can go, go.
Building a Personal Activism Plan
Ask yourself: How effective has my activism been? If it’s not yielding results, shift your focus.
Challenge yourself:
- If you always work solo, try organizing within a group.
- If you avoid political conversations with loved ones, start learning new approaches.
- If you can’t imagine a full boycott, start cutting back—there’s still time to go zero in 2025.
- Diversify your activism: work alone, with friends, with groups, and in mass actions.
Action Item: Create Your Personal Activism Plan
- Evaluate what you’ve been doing.
- Do more or do something different.
- Diversify your engagement.
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