Protest Prep: Audio From A Collapsing State

This weekend there will be protests in over 1,800 locations around the country. Many of us are planning on attending and I think that’s beautiful and inspiring. But a lot of people have never done this before and we are facing an authoritarian takeover the likes of which we’ve never seen. So, I wanted to get some thoughts out there for people looking to be prepared.

In this episode of Audio From A Collapsing State, I give a primer on protesting. It starts before you even arrive, the choices you make in terms of how you dress, what you bring, whether you should go at all, and in mentally and emotionally preparing. At the protest, we talk about how to get a sense of the crowd makeup, the different sections of activity, choosing where to stand and march, and general strategies for keeping yourself and the people you love safe. There’s an overview of general self-maintenance - drink water, lots of water, and use water for cleansing - and the rights you need to know as you could potentially interact with law enforcement.

Please listen and share with anyone planning on protesting this weekend or in protests in the future. We aren’t taught these things and you can only learn them over time and with experience. I’ve been in my fair share of protests and riots and this is all what I wish I would’ve known prior. Please, if you decide to go this weekend, be safe. Be aware. And do not, under any circumstances, forget that you are fighting for our future. The future we deserve.

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