After the Protest, Now What? – Here are Four Action Items You Can Do Today!
What should be your next steps after protesting.
Peacefully protesting is a right protected by the first amendment of the United States Constitution. Many Americans show up to protests in large numbers to stand up for or against what they believe in. Protests come in all forms; some stand on street corners or parks with signs they’ve created. Some have boycotted products, stores, or individuals who don’t stand for their own values. Others may stand by themselves with a bullhorn and speak toward their grievances.
But what do you do AFTER the protest is over? What is the follow-through?
You may see some people post and share photos and videos online of their activism. Others may become inspired to want to continue the action and show up to future protests. But there are options we have that go beyond the protesting and make continued, sustaining action. Let’s get into it!
#1 Donating to a worthy cause that aligns with your beliefs
Creating creative protest signs are entertaining and feel good but they have short-term effects. However, donating your money to a cause can go much further. When you donate to a cause, you’re investing your dollars into something you believe in. Your investment will have a direct cause-and-effect to what you intend.
For instance, Tomorrow We Vote directly access high school students and educates them on voting as well as registers them on the spot. We also have a community center which we hold events educating the public on civic education, voting, and much more. If this aligns with your beliefs, you can donate to our cause and support us beyond protesting. If you become a monthly donor, you can get even more via our Club TWV.
How much are you spending on coffee, streaming subscriptions (you don’t use much), or spur-of-the-moment Amazon purchases you use only use once? Likely, those alone could power Tomorrow We Vote to reach 20 new voters. Imagine the impact you have!
If Tomorrow We Vote isn’t your only interest, you can donate to other causes and organizations as well. Search each one to find where your investment will go furthest and make that donation. If you need to ask questions, feel free to reach out about Tomorrow We Vote. But if you’d LIKE to donate to Tomorrow We Vote or become a Club TWV member, click the button below.
#2 Volunteering for a cause or organization
We know your time is very valuable. But is all of your time taken up? If you can find a few hours a week or a month to spare to donate to a cause or organization, you should do it! Community organizing needs community to function and move forward. Not only will you become a physical extension to that cause or organization, you’ll become a person who can help lead in it’s success.
We at Tomorrow We Vote can always use great, enthusiastic, volunteers who would like to share ideas, get involved, and help educate Arizona’s young people and first-time voters on reasons why they should participate in the voting process. You are VERY MUCH needed in these circles! Your time and energy can be as valuable as your dollars. Protesting is great for the moment, but volunteering puts those moments into lasting action! If you’re interested in volunteering for Tomorrow We Vote, click the button below to get started! And share with a friend or two.
#3 Sharing information to spread messages of action
The internet can be a great place to share information quickly and safely. From the comfort of your phone or computer, we’re able to seek out information (or create it) and share it with the world in seconds. Sharing on social media is typically 100% free and costs nothing to the sender. After a protest, you can log online to a supporting organization and spread their message in which you agree and support.
You can follow Tomorrow We Vote on all major social networks. Just search @tomorrowwevote on YouTube, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, LinkedIn and others. If you see something you like, freely follow the account and share any posts you like. This helps give exposure to Tomorrow We Vote while also helping educate about voting information. Follow other organizations and individuals you feel align with your beliefs.
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#4 Join an Organizational Newsletter
Most organizations who serve the community have a newsletter you can join. All you have to do is give your name and email and subscribe. The benefit to this is being informed directly in your email on how you can serve your community. They can give details on meetings, instructions on aftercare to avoid burn-out, and more. Tomorrow We Vote has had newsletter announcements for our community events and volunteer opportunities.
These newsletters give direct action beyond protests and help guide those who want to become more engaged. If you want a quick start into how to become a more engaged citizen with information and education on how to serve, join our newsletter below. It’s quick and easy to do. Look out for events and keep in touch with Tomorrow We Vote or any organization you decide to subscribe to.
As you can see, there are several ways you can take action in safe and effective ways after a protest. Protesting is great for being seen but backing it all up with action is what has changed laws in this land. Let us know what you’d like to do and give us your ideas. We may be able to implement them in the Tomorrow We Vote framework to help get more people educated about voting.
