WAYS TO PROTEST
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Peaceful protests and petitions are important ways to speak up and demonstrate our concerns about the overreach of the Trump administration. Check this site to stay informed about upcoming protests and petitions.
We are inspired by the 3.5% principle: it only takes 3.5% of the population engaging in sustained, strategic protest against authoritarianism to achieve significant political change. Three core commitments can guide our actions: staying in the fight, taking timely concrete action, and investing in the long-term.
PROTESTS IN BAY AREA & NORTHERN CA
Nationwide No Kings Protest, Saturday March 28
About 50 residents participated in the March 28 protest Palo Alto--about 43% percent more than we had in each of the last two protests! In addition, some who were traveling joined in other states or countries. We noticed an increase in participant diversity at the protest, including younger individuals and people of color. National sources reported increased participation in red states.
Brief Update from Indivisible Palo Alto (April 1, 2026)
Hello, superheroes!
What a day! If you were at our No Kings Street Fest on Saturday, you know: The energy was off the charts.
As I walked down the sidewalk, handing out PAWS Off! zines in my inflatable “ride-on” dog costume, I was struck not only by the creativity of the signs and the upbeat vibe of the crowd, but by how many young people were there—young adults, teens, and little kids too. More than I've seen at any previous mobilization. This is good.
Whether you caught the “Ode to Joy” flashmob on California Avenue, witnessed the Signs of Fascism silent vigil on El Camino, wrote postcards near the Song Gardeners, felt the gut-punch of the street-theater immigration “jail,” scanned the surveillance camera map at the PAWS Off! station, or just showed up with a sign and waved at honking motorists—you were part of history.
Across the country, at least 8 million people (some estimates say it was closer to 9 million) showed up to protest on Saturday. Here in Palo Alto, we estimate that more than 4,000 people attended the Street Fest. And according to national No Kings organizers, our registered attendance ranked in the top 10% of all 3,300-plus events held nationwide. WOW.
Didn't make it? Or just want an injection of that energy? Check out a video highlight reel and a special photo gallery, now available on our website.
An orchestral flashmob played “Ode to Joy,” by Ludwig van Beethoven, at the No Kings Street Fest on March 28. Photo by Jim Colton / Pro Bono PhotoI'm especially proud that IPA+ and our partner organization
It's Blue Turn pulled off something this creative and energizing with just five weeks of planning. We could have simply shown up on the sidewalk with signs—but that’s not how you grow a movement. The people who are inherently drawn to standing on a sidewalk with a sign are already doing it. We need to reach new people. And we did.
Onward Ho,
Melissa, Founder of Indivisible Palo Alto
Bay Area Action Calendar
ATTENTION—STAY PEACEFUL, LAWFUL AND SAFE.
https://www.actiontogetherwest.org/bayarea
Please always use your own best judgement about all the events listed in our calendars, especially local citizens’ protest events. Due to the urgent and impromptu nature of many of these events, we are unable to fully vet and verify them all. Please stay safe and well.
These events are organized by various local activists, and are not sponsored by Action Together West. Please contact the hosting organization listed in the individual event details for more information.
Our goal is to share as many peaceful events as possible, but we don’t always have complete info. If you have additional details, please let us know. Also note that things can change rapidly, and events may be canceled or changed at the last minute.