1/ One year ago today, voters in #CA49 1st protested outside office of Rep. @DarrellIssa
Starting with a few dozen souls, the rallies in Vista CA now average 370 protesters
Every. Single. Week.
For 49 consecutive weeks in 2017❗️
ROCK STARS OF THE RESISTANCE! 😎
👉 @DarrellIssa most vulnerable GOP MoC in nation
👉 Won by half point in 2016; Hillary won district by 8 points
👉 Issa avoids voters, famously viewed protest from roof
👉 Issa voted to take our healthcare 😡
CREATIVITY
🌺 Every week has a fresh theme
🎉 Combines solemn purpose with humor & fun
💪🏽 #Indivisible 49 works in coalition with Dems, labor, progressive & resistance groups
🤗 Rallies welcome all: Bernie Dems, Hillary Dems, Republicans, Independents, Greens & more
Each week, CA49 volunteers:
Choose a theme
Book great speakers
Email invitations
Create props
Build musical playlist
Draft parody sing-along song
Set up trailer stage
Connect sound system
Hang flags & bunting
Deliver themed gift to Issa staff
Promote to media
Each week, CA49 Volunteers:
Sign in every attendee
Mark off parking areas
Rope off sidewalks for safety
Patrol crowd to maintain order
Monitor rally for legal issues
Engage with law enforcement
Photograph & video each rally
That's the story behind the biggest weekly congressional protests of the resistance! Please share your lessons learned on sustaining engagement 🙏🏻
#Indivisible 49