direct action

direct action

Internet Activism

politics + activism

Here’s What Autostraddle Is Doing For the Women’s Strike: A Roundtable and Stuff

“We support a strike that calls for recognition of women’s value and the necessity of the many forms of their labor; we also support all those who are already struggling…

the team —

Mar 8, 2017

direct action

donald trump is not my president

politics + activism

Meet Me at Trump Tower: A Public Queer Dance Party as Resistance

Talking to organizers Didi Feuer and Dana Kline on party as protest and how crucial accessibility is in activist work.

Liza Mcdonald —

Feb 27, 2017

direct action

donald trump is not my president

politics + activism

How To Oppose Jeff Sessions With Your Phone and Your Friends

Who needs to call: people who live in Iowa, Utah, South Carolina, Texas, Nebraska, Arizona, Idaho, North Carolina and Louisiana. People from Utah and Texas, both your Senators are on…

A.E. Osworth —

Jan 30, 2017

be the change

direct action

politics + activism

Want to Organize a Protest? Here Are 9 Things You Need to Know

We’re going to need to use our bodies and our voices as weapons against the Trump administration. We’re going to need to be brave.

KaeLyn —

Jan 30, 2017

direct action

donald trump is not my president

politics + activism

How To Stop Tom Price From Becoming Health and Human Services Secretary With Your Phone and Your Friends

Who needs to call: people who live in Utah, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Wyoming, Texas, South Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Louisiana.

Carrie —

Jan 25, 2017

direct action

education

politics + activism

Help Stop Betsy DeVos from Becoming Education Secretary With Your Phone And Your Friends

Who needs to call: people who live in Tennessee, Wyoming, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Louisiana, Indiana, Utah, Kansas and Alaska. Who needs to act? Everyone who knows…

A.E. Osworth —

Jan 23, 2017

direct action

donald trump

politics + activism

5 Million Resist Trump: 100 Pictures Of Queer Power At Women’s Marches Worldwide

The Women’s March was a record-breaking worldwide protest against Donald Trump, and you’re gonna love all these photos of lesbians, queers, gays, bisexuals and allies who rallied for the occasion.

Riese —

Jan 22, 2017

direct action

you should go

politics + activism

The Future is Feminist: The Resistance To Trump’s Agenda Begins Now

“On Inauguration day, under the banner ‘The Future Is Feminist,’ a feminist affinity group organizing with the DisruptJ20 coalition, we will disrupt the flow of foot traffic to all Inauguration…

Courtney Jines —

Jan 20, 2017

direct action

donald trump

politics + activism

Rebel Girls: 10 Ways to Resist on Inauguration Day

Don’t give Trump a moment to get comfortable. Let’s start fucking shit up as soon as he starts being sworn in.

Carmen —

Jan 18, 2017

be the change

direct action

politics + activism

6 Things to Know If You’re Going to the Women’s March on Washington, D.C.

Going to the Women’s March on Washington or a solidarity event near you? I have some tips!

KaeLyn —

Jan 16, 2017

autostraddle meet-up

direct action

politics + activism

The Women’s March on Washington: Meet Up With Other ‘Straddlers Around The World To Protest Trump

Connect with other Autostraddle pals who’ll be protesting in Washington or at one of the 270+ sister marches across the globe.

Heather Hogan —

Jan 11, 2017

be the change

direct action

politics + activism

Be the Change: The Nuts and Bolts of a Campaign Plan

How to build a winnable campaign from scratch, what hummus has to do with bisexual liberation, and what it means to build collective power. Come learn something new or share…

KaeLyn —

Dec 5, 2016