[ [link removed] ]Pramila Jayapal
John,
This past Sunday's Resistance Lab was incredible — and a clear reminder of
the collective power we can build together.
More than 3,000 people joined us for our 13th Resistance Lab, making it
one of our biggest yet. And if that wasn't inspiring enough,we just
[ [link removed] ]PASSED a resolution at the King County Council calling on Congress to
withhold DHS funding unless it includes real guardrails and
accountability, such as ending for-profit detention, and protecting our
communities from ICE and CBP's abusive tactics. It's the first of its kind
in the nation, and it originated right here in our Resistance Lab.
Since we launched our first Lab in March of last year, we've trained over
24,000 people across the country in nonviolent resistance, equipping
communities with the tools and support to organize, resist, and create
lasting change.
Here's what one of the attendees had to say about our Resistance Lab:
"We've already put some of our ideas into action and have begun networking
with others who watched the training and have similar issues. We are so
grateful for these sessions and the opportunity to connect with our
community in new and positive ways."
Anne, from California
On Sunday, we began by grounding ourselves in a moment of silence for
Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were brutalized and killed in Minneapolis
under ICE's reign of terror. Their deaths are part of an unprecedented
level of chaos and cruelty that demands action.
During the session, we discussed what's happening on the ground in
Minnesota and how we resist Trump's dangerous authoritarian agenda with
courage, care, and our collective power. We focused on turning our anger,
grief, and apathy into action — because authoritarianism can only be
defeated by the strength of our people-powered movements.
We also discussed the Backfire Model, which is designed to, as Pramila
stated, "make the violent actions of an authoritarian regime 'backfire' on
themselves." It's guided by the Five R's, which intensify public pressure
and mobilize communities: Reveal, Redeem, Reframe, Redirect, Resist!
I started the Resistance Lab to build and train a movement of people all
over the country who refuse to back down in the face of injustice, and I
need your help to keep it up.
[ [link removed] ]If this Resistance Lab inspired you, will you donate $3
today to ensure more people will have the tools, training, and community
they need to resist and organize for a brighter, bolder future?
[ [link removed] ]DONATE $3 »
Thank you,
John. Every action you take
builds this movement, and this weekend showed just how unstoppable we can
be when we stand together with purpose.
In solidarity,
Pramila Jayapal
P.S. — Want to join the next Resistance Lab? [ [link removed] ]Make sure to sign up for
our next virtual session on Sunday, March 8th!
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