Hands Off! Sat Apr 5 in Rock Hill

The week ahead

We had an excellent time at Friday night’s Community Meeting. More than 30 of you showed up and we had a great discussion about where we want to start putting more energy as a group. We’ll share more updates about that in next week’s newsletter so we can keep this newsletter focused on this coming week.

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Saturday April 5 is the largest single-day protest since the inauguration. There are protests happening all around the country, and even some outside the U.S. too!  

We know this regime is coming for all of us. No matter what issues matter most to you, you have a dog in this fight. The things we all hold precious are on the chopping block for Trump, Musk, and congressional Republicans. LET’S GET LOUD. 

On April 5 in Rock Hill, we’re meeting from 2-4pm at the sidewalk on Dave Lyle Blvd between Main and White Street.

• INFO: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/766630/

• Wear comfortable shoes and sunblock

• Bring your water, signs, and friends!

In this Google Drive folder, you’ll find promotional flyers you can print and share leading up to Saturday, as well as templates for your signs if you’d like to use an official Hands Off! Sign.

Screenshot the image below and you can share it on social media, text, and email it to your friends:

More about Hands Off!

Here are a handful of articles about collective action and this nationwide mobilization from our partners at 50501, MoveOn, Working Families, and more:

• Why We’re Taking to the Streets on April 5th

• The 50501 Movement

• 5 Steps You Can Take Right Now to Fight Back Against the MAGA Agenda

• Why collective action is the only way

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This Week’s Recommended Actions:

• Call state representatives about the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion bill that would strip protections in South Carolina. Representative John King said the calls help. The House is picking the bill back up on Tuesday, April 1. 

  • Source 1: SC Legislature

  • Source 2: SC Public Radio

  • Source 3: Index Journal

• There are some great action resources in this article: A Map of Protests March 29-April 4

• We also have daily actions listed on our Resources page. 

• Tuesday: Mass Call about April 5 and beyond

• Wednesday: April 5 Volunteer Call. If you would like to volunteer with us at the Hands Off! demonstration, please email jess@YorkCoRising.com.

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Reminder: Our Community Calendar is up and running. You can find that here

Questions? Please reach out: info@YorkCoRising.com