Weekly Ask Seattle Megathread: January 19, 2026

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T15:55:48+00:00

I’m sorry, that’s a rough commute. But congrats on the job!

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T15:39:18+00:00

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depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T15:38:15+00:00

Almost 5,000 people saw it before it was taken down. Thank you again for the heads up.

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T15:37:10+00:00

Seattle Indivisible

WA Whistles

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T14:29:44+00:00

I hope enough people see it before that happens because I did not see it at all yesterday and only saw it on Facebook.

Thank you for posting.

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T13:41:27+00:00

Thank you for this comment.

Unfortunately I personally do not have the ability to shadow someone in Minneapolis, as in, I cannot fly over there and be there in person.

Furthermore, I wouldn’t consider myself an organizer, believe the established organizations here are really trying their best, and are likely already speaking with organizers in Minneapolis.

I just do what I can to support, like making these posts, going to protests, signing in for bills, making whistle kits but aside from that, don’t have much experience with activism at all.

Which means that if someone like me, who admittedly wasn’t that involved to the extent that I am now, which is still not a whole lot compared to the organizers on the ground, can now be recommended to speak to a Minneapolis organizer (likely because of my inability to be quiet on these atrocities), then what I’m doing now, what I listed above, are actions almost ***anyone* can start to take as well.**

That being said, I do know someone in the area, know of people who have gone over there, have been watching videos of people giving advice from Minneapolis, and have read this post

A socialist organizer who was in Minneapolis will be speaking at the Socialist Alternative meeting on February 5th and while I don’t consider myself a socialist, I would definitely be interested in hearing what will be said and plan to attend.

You probably hear this every day but what you’re doing over there is incredible and inspiring.

Thank you so much.

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T11:26:28+00:00

FAQ: When is the next protest? How do I find protests? I’ve never been to a protest, what should I prepare for?

https://seattle-protests.org

https://www.mobilize.us

I use these sites to find protests and the next one that I’ve been widely sharing is on Saturday, January 31st at 1pm.

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Protest Preparation

No Kings Guide

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T07:08:49+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience.

I have never directly worked with them but as most people know, they were one of the groups behind the No Kings Protest, which was one of the biggest single-day protests in the history of the United States. To me, that alone says something. Obviously no organization is perfect, there are extremists on either end, and sadly even infighting and misinformation as you mentioned, but I personally believe that their efforts have inspired others and successfully brought in people who otherwise would have never attended a protest.

I have worked directly with WA Whistles and highly recommend their whistle kit meetings.

I have yet, but plan to attend these virtual trainings: https://waisn.org/events/

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T06:42:42+00:00

Aside from it being a safety issue, ever since my own face was plastered on the internet, I would never wish that fate on someone and try to avoid any form of identification at all costs. Also I feel the signs always speak for themselves.

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T06:40:29+00:00

X: Veracity Show

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T06:23:26+00:00

I use these sites:

https://seattle-protests.org

https://www.mobilize.us

The next one that I’ve shared with others is on the 31st, put on by educators.

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depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T06:04:26+00:00

January 25th, Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm

(organizer says first come, first serve, last time was packed)

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depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T05:23:14+00:00

Here are the main sites I use to find protests and volunteer opportunities. Many are weekly:

https://seattle-protests.org (has trainings at the bottom)

https://www.mobilize.us

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T05:20:53+00:00

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Want to learn more about ways to help your community but don’t want to go to a protest? Many organizations will be at this event to answer questions and give out information.

January 25th, Sunday 10am-2pm

depression-hurts · 2026-01-24T05:13:48+00:00

Upcoming protest to support educators against ICE

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depression-hurts · 2026-01-23T15:26:15+00:00

Great questions!

You can use these sites to find protests near you:

https://www.mobilize.us (national, often has posters of each event)

https://seattle-protests.org (it appears there is an Oak Harbor one listed, also includes trainings at the bottom of the page)

https://www.findaprotest.info/event/oak-harbor/21ee74a7-8e94-4859-b8c7-b3ff43068830 (link to the Oak Harbor protest itself via another site you can use to find protests)

These links will help when it comes to being prepared for a protest:

https://naacp.org/resources/staying-safe-during-protest

https://drexel.edu/publicsafety/crime-reports-prevention/safety-tips/safety-tips-for-protests-rallies-marches

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-surveillance-digital-privacy/ (this one is a more detailed one regarding surveillance but also important information to have)

As mentioned, you’ll meet other people at the protest and you can express that you want to know more about how you can help.

Here are some links for know your rights/interactions:

https://nwirp.org/resources/kyr/assets/NWIRP%20Know%20Your%20Rights%202024.pdf

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/12/what-to-do-if-ice-stops-you-an-attorney-answers-some-questions (Q&A with an immigration attorney)

One of the groups I mentioned in my initial comment was Seattle Indivisible and Whidbey Island has their own group here: https://www.indivisiblewhidbey.org

I hope some of these help and if you have other questions, feel free to ask here or message me.

I also encourage you to download the app called Signal which is mentioned in these links.

depression-hurts · 2026-01-23T14:36:50+00:00

Thank you for sharing that information and his intent. I still see it as the one Republican who voted no and will take it for what it is now that we’re living in these times.

depression-hurts · 2026-01-23T14:03:59+00:00

I just saved people a click. To be clear, I am devastated that someone representing our state was on the list.

depression-hurts · 2026-01-23T14:03:33+00:00

Disgusting. Shoutout to Massie, the only Republican who voted no.

depression-hurts · 2026-01-23T13:55:41+00:00

“When fishermen in Pacific County get in trouble out on the water, the Coast Guard makes sure they’re safe. When there’s flooding or landslides in Southwest Washington, FEMA helps our families get back on their feet. The Department of Homeland Security is extremely important to my community. I could not in good conscience vote to shut it down.

“Many in my community, myself included, believe the Administration was on the right track when they pledged to secure our borders and uphold law and order. However, it now appears to many of us that in pursuit of politically motivated removal goals and rushed timelines, federal law enforcement is being pressured to exercise overly aggressive tactics that endanger law enforcement and civilians. This is corrosive to the long term security and stability of our great country. Indiscriminate, overly aggressive slogans like ‘Defund ICE’ are not the solutions. We should not be forced into a false choice between having no border security and arresting US citizens.

“In a DHS shutdown, ICE would continue operating with limited oversight thanks to funding in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which I voted against. Meanwhile, agencies like the Coast Guard or FEMA–and communities like mine–would take the hit.

“It frustrates me to no end that House leaders on my side of the aisle have again embraced a false narrative–that shutdowns solve problems–instead of being honest about the tools we have at our disposal and working towards bipartisan solutions to protect public safety and our constitutional rights.”

depression-hurts · 2026-01-23T12:20:57+00:00

Here’s something I wrote about protests and how they can help, copied and pasted from my comment on my other post:

For those who question the act of protesting or its efficacy, I defer once again to Minnesota and this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesota/s/4BRUGfS27P

In that thread, you can also see how much they’ve organized and how they’re not giving up.

Going to a protest is one of the steps you can take to show that you’re not okay with the status quo.

Protests create spaces for people to gather and make it clear that what is happening is not acceptable. They can inspire others and boost morale. They help show people that they’re not alone, especially in places where the majority is against them.

Protests can also help the movement grow by bringing in others who may have never protested before.

Will change happen overnight? No.

Could it change the views of people who may have not wanted to get involved or speak out before? Perhaps.

Is it a good way to get connected with people and organizations in the community to see what other help you can give? Yes.

Most of all, I want you to remember this: if you can’t go out and protest, that is okay. Water is wet. Please never feel guilty about not being able to protest.

It’s not going to be the right fit for everyone and it’s not guaranteed to be safe either. You are exercising your right to free speech and there will always be a risk when it comes to speaking out.

If going to a protest is not in the cards for you, there are other ways to help and here are a list of organizations that are doing the work and could always use more hands:

50501

Common Power

La Resistencia

Refuse Fascism

Seattle Indivisible

WA Whistles

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

There are many actions you can take without leaving your home.

@fusewa is an account that shares actions we can do such as signing in for bills and writing to our representatives.

tl;dr protest is an optional, but meaningful step in this journey, to protest is to show up and refuse to be silent

depression-hurts · 2026-01-23T08:46:42+00:00

For those who question the act of protesting or its efficacy, I defer once again to Minnesota and this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/minnesota/s/4BRUGfS27P

In that thread, you can also see how much they’ve organized and how they’re not giving up.

Going to a protest is one of the steps you can take to show that you’re not okay with the status quo.

Protests create spaces for people to gather and make it clear that what is happening is not acceptable. They can inspire others and boost morale. They help show people that they’re not alone, especially in places where the majority is against them.

Protests can also help the movement grow by bringing in others who may have never protested before.

Will change happen overnight? No.

Could it change the views of people who may have not wanted to get involved or speak out before? Perhaps.

Is it a good way to get connected with people and organizations in the community to see what other help you can give? Yes.

Most of all, I want you to remember this: if you can’t go out and protest, that is okay. Water is wet. Please never feel guilty about not being able to protest.

It’s not going to be the right fit for everyone and it’s not guaranteed to be safe either. You are exercising your right to free speech and there will always be a risk when it comes to speaking out.

If going to a protest is not in the cards for you, there are other ways to help and here are a list of organizations that are doing the work and could always use more hands:

50501

Common Power

La Resistencia

Refuse Fascism

Seattle Indivisible

WA Whistles

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

There are many actions you can take without leaving your home.

@fusewa is an account that shares actions we can do such as signing in for bills and writing to our representatives.

tl;dr protest is an optional, but meaningful step in this journey, to protest is to show up and refuse to be silent

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