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Official 50501 organizers of SLO County. Defend Democracy, Reject Oligarchy!
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slo50501.bsky.social
We The People are rising again and we ask the people of SLO County for join us on Saturday, October 18th at 11 AM! We’ll meet at the courthouse 1050 Monterey St. Use your voice to defend our community, our democracy, and our country.
#nokings #slo #slocounty #nokingsday
October 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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50501movement.bsky.social
Our hearts are with Afa Ah Loo’s family and community during this time of unimaginable loss and grief.

Please give what you can to support them: www.gofundme.com/f/help-laura...
Donate to Help Laura, Vera, and Isaac After Afa's Passing, organized by Lindsey Olson
From the close friends and family of Laura and Afa Ah Loo: On June 1… Lindsey Olson needs your support for Help Laura, Vera, and Isaac After Afa's Passing
www.gofundme.com
June 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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samsonblackwell.bsky.social
We did numbers today. Early estimates of 8-10K in SLO. People showing up and speaking out. Out here with friends, colleagues, my mom, my son, and—shout out for helping organize this event—his fiancé.

Congrats and thanks to @slo50501.bsky.social, Indivisible SLO, and the SLO Democrats.
June 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
slo50501.bsky.social
June 14th we are making our voices clear. NO KINGS. Join us in a non-violent protest and march for our democracy. We'll start at the courthouse in San Luis Obispi and march on the sidewalks to Mission Plaza. 10:30 AM June 14th, see you there 💪🏽
NO KINGS NO RULERS NO FASCIST REGINE. Protest and march for democracy. From San Luis Obispo courthouse to Mission plaza. June 14th at 10:30 AM
May 27, 2025 at 1:23 AM
slo50501.bsky.social
THIS SUNDAY MAY 4TH 4-6 PM. SLO50501 is hosting a CANNED food drive. If the administration won't take care of the people, we will. The second slide is a printer friendly version. Help us spread the word! #maydaysmash #maydaystrong
Sunday May 4th from 4 PM to 6 PM. Four corner intersection in San Luis Obispo. Broad Street, South Street, and Santa Barbara Avenue. Parking is limited, please walk, bike, carpool, or bus if possible! food donations for our local food banks can be dropped off at the pop up tent in the unitarian universalists parking lot on south st. please bring non-expired, unopened, non-perishable food with nutrition labels and ingredients list. Food should be nutritious, such as canned proteins, peanut butter, pasta & canned veggies. Sunday May 4th from 4 PM to 6 PM. Four corner intersection in San Luis Obispo. Broad Street, South Street, and Santa Barbara Avenue. Parking is limited, please walk, bike, carpool, or bus if possible! food donations for our local food banks can be dropped off at the pop up tent in the unitarian universalists parking lot on south st. please bring non-expired, unopened, non-perishable food with nutrition labels and ingredients list. Food should be nutritious, such as canned proteins, peanut butter, pasta & canned veggies.
May 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
100 DAYS...of lying, grifting, lawbreaking, division, incompetence, ignorance, illegal deportations, self-aggrandizement, vulgarity, self-pity, cruelty, ignoring the Supreme Court & due process while attacking: the Media, Universities, Law Firms, the Courts & Journalists.

1362 Days to go...
April 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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epomeroy.bsky.social
@swingleftslo.bsky.social @slo50501.bsky.social @slodemocrats.bsky.social @sloindivisible.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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polialert.bsky.social
No, the price of eggs hasn’t fallen 93% since Trump came back in. No, the overall price of groceries isn’t down. No, there wasn’t any state, let alone three, where gas was $1.98 last week.

www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/p...
Fact check: Trump lies about the price of eggs, groceries and gas | CNN Politics
Fact check: Trump lies about the price of eggs, groceries and gas
www.cnn.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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acyn.bsky.social
Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love is not freedom, it is privilege.
April 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
slo50501.bsky.social
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ‼️ Right wing religious extremist our targeting our LGBTQ+ kids, guess they didn't get the "love thy neighbor" memo! It's up to us to SHOW UP and defend our community and support our queer children. You hit the streets, now it's time to hit the school board meetings
"WHAT DO WE DO WHEN LGBTQ+ RIGHTS ARE UNDER ATTACK? STAND UP FIGHT BACK" "Right wing religious extremist are swarming our school board meetings demanding we alieante our LGBTQ+ children and follow their extremist ideology. "BUT WE WON'T LET THAT HAPPEN" "you’ve hit the streets, now it’s time to show up to school board meetings wear clothing or pins that show your support and give public comment if you feel comfortable" "next dates: MAy 6th , May 20th , june 10th 602-g orchard st. arroyo grande 7pm"
April 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Somewhat ironic that the least qualified, most unfit and incompetent Sec of Defense in American history is the one who abolished DEI.
April 21, 2025 at 12:11 AM
slo50501.bsky.social
💪🏽 SLO County you showed up and you made your voices HEARD. I meant to upload this yesterday but there was too many good pictures I couldn't choose! Heres some star moments at our three protest! Keep your eye out for our next announcement but be prepared for mayday 🙂‍↕️
[The top of post says] "The Shout Heard Round the World" [Underneath that is the San Luis Obispo, California 50501 logo] [Surrounding the logo are six pictures] [Each picture showcases a moment at the three protest] [Next to the pictures are the protest location, Paso Robles, Los Osos, and Grover Beach]
April 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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alwaysthinkhow.bsky.social
Here's #GroverBeach #5Cities CA great turnout #NoKings #HandsOff @50501movement.bsky.social @slo50501.bsky.social
April 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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adamparkhomenko.bsky.social
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April 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
slo50501.bsky.social
The 50501 movement nationwide, and especially here in SLO county, remains firmly non-violent. Our mission is and will continue to be "defend democracy, reject oligarchy" by any peaceful means possible.
50501movement.bsky.social 50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · Apr 19
1/2: We have reason to believe that events on 4/19 and/or the 50501 Movement may be misrepresented by the Trump admin in an attempt to justify the use of military force.

Let us be clear: our movement is pro-democracy and firmly grounded in non-violence.
April 19, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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50501ca.bsky.social
Who's ready for TOMORROW?!

If you still need a place to participate, let us know.

For everyone attending, please be safe and peaceful. People will always try to push us to violence. Resist and do not take that bait. If they're pushing for violence, THEY ARE NOT WITH US.

Stay safe everyone!
April 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
slo50501.bsky.social
National day of action tomorrow folks! These are some tips to keep you and your fellow protesters safe, and to maximize your success. Here in San Luis Obispo County we will see you in Paso Robles at 10AM, Los Osos at 12PM and Grover Beach at 2PM! 💪🏽✨️ 🧵 1/8
[SLO50501 logo at top of page, underneath reads text that says] "attending a protest? here's the basics to protecting yourself and others"
April 19, 2025 at 4:37 AM
slo50501.bsky.social
During these times it seems like never ending despair. In an attempt to keep us from doom and gloom, we'll do our best every Friday to show case something good, because a better world is always possible and these glimmers of hope help 🌟
[at the top of the post] GOOD NEWS FRIDAY Presented by SLO50501 [Underneath the previous text] Good news every Friday because self care is resistance [At the bottom of the post is a circular logo that says San Luis Obispo California, 50501. Next to the logo are handles for Instagram and Threads @slo_50501 and Bluesky @slo50501] [Top of post] GOOD NEWS FRIDAY presented by SLO50501 [Underneath the header] Kilmar Abrego Garcia is alive [Side text reads] Senator Chris Van Hollen, after previously being barred from seeing Kilmar, was able to meet him [Next to the text is a picture of Senator Van Hollen sitting next to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, in what appears to be an empty restaurant] [Underneath the picture is text that reads] They have yet to release him, but he is alive and we will continue to fight for his return! [in the bottom left corner is SLO50501 logo and social media handles for Instagram and Threads @slo_50501 and Bluesky @slo50501
April 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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bakersfield50501.bsky.social
Saturday, April 19, Bakersfield, we need you with us!

✋ “HANDS OFF!” Peaceful Protest
When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10:00–11:30 AM
Where: Begins at CSUB (9001 Stockdale Hwy), marching to Rep. Vince Fong’s Office
Complimentary parking in parking lot J provided
Entrance on Don Hart West
April 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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hankgreen.bsky.social
Just ran straight from the Bernie / AOC rally (actually had to miss some of Bernie!) to my 18 month oncology check up annnnnd STILL CANCER FREE!!
April 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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50501movement.bsky.social
You’ve probably seen people mention the 3.5% Rule. But do you know what it really means? 1/
White text on black background with a big 50501 logo at the bottom. The 50501 logo is a blue circle within a white circle within a red circle. The blue circle has "50" over another "50" and a big "1" to the right of those 50's. The blue circle also has a ring of white start near its outer edge. Text at the top reads: "What really is the 3.5% Rule?" White text on black background with a small 50501 logo at the bottom. Text reads: What is the 3.5% Rule? Political scientist Erica Chenoweth (they/them) studied over 300 violent and nonviolent campaigns. They found that when 3.5% of a population joins in a “peak” action, movements have been highly likely to succeed at “maximalist” goals, such as removing a national leader. The 3.5% rule helps us imagine what’s possible. In the U.S. that’s about 11.7 million people or about 107 people in every city and town. We don’t need everyone. We just need enough. Source: Erica Chenoweth, “Questions, Answers, and Some Cautionary Updates Regarding the 3.5% Rule” (2020) White text on black background with a small 50501 logo at the bottom. Text reads: The 3.5% Rule; Maximalist Goals; Historically, when 3.5% of a population has joined together in non-violent action, success at achieving “maximalist” goals has often followed. Maximalist goals are the most ambitious demands a movement can make such as removing a national leader from office, ending an occupying force, or achieving territorial independence. These goals seek to change who holds power or control, rather than making policy reforms within the existing system. Source: Erica Chenoweth, “Questions, Answers, and Some Cautionary Updates Regarding the 3.5% Rule” (2020) White text on black background with a small 50501 logo at the bottom. Text reads: The 3.5% Rule; 3.5% is based on peak participation, not cumulative participation; Many people mistakenly think the rule refers to everyone who ever joined the movement. Chenoweth’s statistic is about how many people were involved at the movement’s largest moment of visible, act of resistance. The rule is descriptive, not prescriptive; Chenoweth only noticed the 3.5% pattern after the fact, when asked how many people it takes to win. The number was not part of the original hypothesis or a forecast; it emerged from the data. Source: Erica Chenoweth, “Questions, Answers, and Some Cautionary Updates Regarding the 3.5% Rule” (2020)
April 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
slo50501.bsky.social
As we continue on this fast track ride, it's easy to burn out and not show up but we can't fall for that! Here's some five accessible ways to defend our democracy! Remember, community is resistance. Fight for each other, show up for each other 🌟
April 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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samsonblackwell.bsky.social
For anyone in the San Luis Obispo area, the 19th is going to be loud. Join up if you can.
slo50501.bsky.social SLO 50501 @slo50501.bsky.social · Apr 12
On April 19th, join your local community in peaceful protest! 250 years ago – 4/19/1775 – America revolted against the monarchy. Now, two and a half centuries later, we hold that revolutionary spirit in our hearts. That’s why we will continue to raise our voices with a Shout Heard Around the World!
April 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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bayho.bsky.social
#SanDiego lovers of #democracy FYI Saturday April 19th. @50501california.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
slo50501.bsky.social
Absolutely incredible way to connect with your local 50501 chapter! 🌟
50501movement.bsky.social 50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · Apr 17
Introducing the Official 50501 Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/A8WgvjQ

This is a great way to find your local group, or connect with folks across the People’s Movement.

Thanks to one of our CA volunteers for this awesome contribution! 💙
April 17, 2025 at 5:33 AM