You are invited to join the Daybreaker community across the world for our first ever study group, where we will be reading: How To Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi. This will take place over 4 weeks through a Zoom Town Hall, co-hosted by our friend and former DC producer Roman Haferd, a restorative … Read More
The Ruckus Society defines direct action as the strategic use of immediately effective acts to achieve a political or social end and challenge an unjust power dynamic.
19 things I didn’t know the first time I went to a protest, that I’m happy I know now.
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
Many protesters may not be aware of the unfortunate fact that exercising their First Amendment rights may open themselves up to certain risks. Those engaging in peaceful protest may be subject to search or arrest, have their movements and associations mapped, or otherwise become targets of surveillance and repression. It is important that in a … Read More
As we can see in the widespread protests against the murder of George Floyd, people are filled with rage and grief at his individual death and at the systemic violence against Black people in this country. As an organization committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression, we are all feeling that rage and grief ourselves. This crisis … Read More
