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WikiHow -- How to plan a protest--basic steps

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WikiHow -- How to plan a protest--basic steps

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Overview of steps to plan a protest

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When you just can't stay silent on a particular issue, expressing your views through civil protest is a positive way to make a difference. Gathering with other people to collectively speak out against wrongdoing is a fundamental right and...

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Guide to the DC Permit Process | Washington Peace Center

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When do you need a permit? Protests of 25 people or more on the National Mall or other National Park Service operated spaces in DC require a permit (click here to see a listing of those spaces) require a permit, as does any event that requires streets to be closed.

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List with links to the protest laws for each state.

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In the United States, you have the right to assemble and peacefully protest against the government as you see fit. Derived from the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, you can assemble and engage in peaceful protest in a public space. That means sidewalks, streets, public squares, and parks, just to name a few.

Yet along with that right, the government can place reasonable restrictions on your speech activities known as " time, place, and manner " restrictions. One such example is requiring you to have a demonstration permit before a large group assembles to march down a major public street or when a gathering of protesters agree to march on Washington D.C. during a contentious presidential inauguration. These types of restrictions are considered "reasonable" because the Supreme Court has found they are not based on the content of the speech.

Each state has its own form of protest laws designed to spell out the demonstration permit process and provide criminal penalties for violations of peaceful protest laws. Keep in mind, individual municipalities and cities may have their own ordinances related to marches, demonstrations, or protests. Speak with a local attorney or contact the city in which you plan to protest to learn more.
Protest Laws by State Overview
Below you will find key information on protest test laws by state including examples of demonstration permit procedures from key cities. Not all citiies have the same requirements, even if located in the same state. Contact city officials in the location you wish to protest to learn more. Finally, you should always follow the lawful order of a peace officer while exercising your right to free speech.

Birmingham Traffic Engineering Department

Applies to any demonstration or other event organized or held for political, religious, or other First Amendment related purpose

Must fill out application three working days before demonstration

Pay non-refundable fee

Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department

Must file Special Event Permit Application

Must pay non-refundable processing fee

Must include a site plan/event proposal

May have to file a Noise Permit Application

Phoenix City Manager's Office/Parks and Recreation Department

Typically required for public outdoor assembly which will require street closures including event conducted outdoors, including but not limited to beer gardens and mazes, having a projected attendance of 500 or more persons or confines 50 or more attendees by the permanent or temporary installation of barricades or fencing. Check with the city manager to learn more

Must file application at least 30 days prior to event and pay fee

Los Angeles

Special Events Permit Unit (SEPU) within Emergency Operations Division of the Los Angeles Police Department

File Special Event Permit Application for parades, marches, demonstrations, processions and assemblies in public places which impact the normal and usual traffic regulations and controls.

Should file at least 40 days in advance

May require permitting fee, check with department

Denver

Denver Parks and Recreation (For public assemblies of 50 or more people at Denver public parks and recreation facilities)
Colorado Division of Central Services (For Colorado State Capitol and Lincoln Park)

File Event Permit Request form 30 days in advance

Possible $150 fee

Must designate an "Event Marshall" as a point of contact during event

Wilmington Department of Parks and Recreation

A "special event" is any organized activity that occurs within Wilmington's city limits which attracts a crowd to a public or private venue. Contact office for more information.

Mayor's Special Events Task Group

Permit needed for special events

A special event includes parades, cultural programs, festivals, musical rock concerts, religious gatherings, block parties, community activities, and First Amendment Rights activities.

"Any activity where large numbers of persons may gather" and "activities for which licenses and permits are required"

Permit requirements vary by agency

Atlanta Office of Special Events

File an Assembly Permit Application 30 days in advance of event

An assembly is a pre-planned event consisting of people, animals or vehicles, or any combination of the above moving towards a common destination or goal that requires temporarily closing or obstructing all or part of any street, sidewalk, or other public right of way.

Pay application fee of $50 plus non-refundable sanitation bond, under some circumstances

Chicago City of Chicago office

Must file permit application in some circumstances for rallies and/or marches

Depends on location of protest (public park, plazas, public buildings such as the State of Illinois Thompson Building Plaza

Contact the Mayor's office to learn more

Indianapolis

Business and Neighborhood Services & Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

File Special Event Permit 60 days prior to event

Pay fee ranging from $75-$268

Name a Public Safety contact person

More requirements, see website

Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, City of Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT)

Sioux Falls Special Event Planning

Includes events involving 25 or more persons, animals or vehicles, or a combination thereof, open to the general public taking place on public space that involves a temporary and exclusive use of public space involving a substantial deviation from current legal land use or legal nonconforming use

File Application 90 days before event

Seattle Special Events Office

File Special Events permit for your Free Speech event

Free Speech Event means solely expressive activity, such as march, rally, demonstration, or other activity

Does not include non-expressive or commercial activity such as commercial food or sales

Note: Questions About Protest Laws? Speak with an Attorney State laws are always subject to change, usually through the enactment of new legislation but also through court decisions and other means. Contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
If you are thinking of applying for a permit to peacefully protest and need help sorting out all the red tape, you may want to consult an attorney in your state to help guide you through the paperwork and make sure you are meeting all deadlines. A civil rights attorney can assist you with city regulations, explain the law, and help you if you are arrested for a protest-related violation.

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In the United States, you have the right to assemble and peacefully protest against the government as you see fit. Derived from the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, you can assemble and engage in peaceful protest in a public space. That means sidewalks, streets, public squares, and parks, just to name a few.

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National Park Permit Application for Washington D.C. -- need this. Costs $120

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Ways to get groups to Washington D.C. -- logistics

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Ways to get groups to Washington D.C. -- logistics

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Ideas for getting groups to Washington

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As many as 200,000 women ( and men) are expected to march on Washington, D.C., the day after President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated. But before they can protest, all participants will have to find a way to get to the capital. The New York City chapter of the Women's March on Washington organized a fleet of buses to transport women from New York to D.C., but those sold out fast, and - especially for those of us living in urban areas - driving isn't always an option.

Luckily there are still plenty of transportation options available. Before you resort to hitchhiking across the country with your picket sign, here are a few to consider.

Take the train. If you live in New York, there are still some Amtrak tickets available from New York City to Washington, D.C. for the weekend of January 20. A round-trip ticket will set you back at least $150, but the three-hour trip will take you to straight to Union Station, which is only a few blocks from the National Mall. Amtrak also services 48 of the 50 states (plus four Canadian provinces), which makes it a viable option for those coming from as far away as Austin, Texas, or Anaheim, California.

Take a bus. Companies like Megabus and Greyhound serve the entire country, and if you're on the East Coast, BoltBus is an option, too. As with Amtrak, there are still a few BoltBus tickets available from New York City to Washington, D.C., but they're going fast. If you're traveling from New York, tickets to D.C. on most bus lines go for about $40, but the trip tends to take a little longer - about four hours.

Rent a bus. Get a bunch of people together and charter yourselves a bus. You can do this through companies such as Greyhound, U.S Coachways, or any other local bus company that will let you and a couple dozen of your closest friends rent one of their vehicles. Most come with drivers, so don't forget to factor in the cost of a tip. If this seems like a viable option for you, do a quick Google search for bus companies that service your area - many have online forms you can fill out to get a quote. And if that doesn't work, call. Just make sure you have enough people to balance out the cost; most charters are somewhere in the $2,000 to $3,000 range.

Share a bus. You can use a service like Skedaddle, a ride-sharing app that's offering dozens of trips from cities across the country to D.C. on inauguration weekend. You can also find state-by-state bus-sharing information on the Women's March website - just click on your state and contact the coordinators there to figure out what your options are.

Join a sponsored trip. There are also dozens of groups across the country sponsoring their own buses. The Ripple, a New York-based women's collective, is sponsoring a trip for 100 women. The Louisiana chapter of the Women's March has 42 seats left on its bus. The Michigan Education Association is chartering five buses for the occasion; LatinasInBusiness.us is organizing a trip from New Jersey; and the Alabama chapter of the Women's March is offering transportation scholarships.

Rent a car. Many car-rental companies have special weekend rates, and you can use a website like Kayak to compare rates for multiple companies. If you're traveling from out of state, make sure you rent a car with unlimited mileage so you aren't penalized for driving all the way to the capital. And if you're worried about driving into D.C. on inauguration weekend, park in a commuter lot outside the city and take the metro in instead.

If none of these options are financially or logistically feasible for you, consider attending a march in a city closer to where you live. The Women's March on Washington website has a comprehensive list of affiliated sister marches in states across the country.

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How to Get to the Women's March on Washington

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As many as 200,000 women ( and men) are expected to march on Washington, D.C., the day after President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated. But before they can protest, all participants will have to find a way to get to the capital.

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Use the Metro to get around easily in D.C.

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Need to figure out which train to take to get to your destination? Wondering why the Red Line is delayed? Can't seem to find your bus stop? There's an app for that. Five to be exact. In order to help those in Washington, D.C. who take public transit (i.e., everyone), Curbed listed anything and everything that will assist you on your underground journey. All of these apps are free, and most are able to be downloaded on both an iPhone and an Android.

Android
Not only can this free app provide information on the current location of any train on any line, it also allows users the ability to comment on if there are any problems. Users can also learn before they board if there are any trains deviating from its schedule. Finally, WMATA's Twitter account is also tied in with this app.

iPhone * Android
For those who primarily rely on buses to get around the city, this app is the most reliable and most recommended app to download. Planning one's trip is easier than ever with the ability to locate nearby bus stops, learn if a bus is going one's way, and even save favorite stops.

Android
At no cost, you can download this app that offers news, rail predictions, and even an interactive map of the Metro. To better plan one's trip, users can access the latest news, advisories, and system outages as well.

iPhone * Android
It's no wonder why 79.4 percent of reviewers rate this app either four or five stars. This free app provides realtime predictions for every Metro station and bus stop and is even able to locate stations and bus stops nearby.

iPhone * Android
Twitter might seem like the obvious choice, but rather than have multiple apps on your phone, you can just have one to find out any and every issue the Metro encounters. You can follow WMATA, Metrorail Info, Metrobus Info for updates, or you can follow MetroHero if you would prefer not to download the app. The hashtag #wmata is also a great resource to know what riders are saying about the transit service. Finally, for those who prefer to vent about the service, DC Metro Sucks and Unsuck DC Metro are the two best, snarkiest choices.

[Screenshot via How Fucked is the Metro website]
↑ Honorable Mention: How Fucked is the Metro?
Pardon our French, but this website is pretty funny. While humor is subjective, it's difficult to browse through this website without smiling. While not an app, it's still worth mentioning because this resource lets you know if you can expect a "short fucking wait" on a line or if the line is simply "fucked." While simple, the website can be pretty useful as it will show you how much time you should expect on a certain line before the next train.
Is there an app we left off? Let us know in the comments.

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Hey, Metro Riders! Here Are the Apps That Will Make Your Life Easier

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Need to figure out which train to take to get to your destination? Wondering why the Red Line is delayed? Can't seem to find your bus stop? There's an app for that. Five to be exact. In order to help those in Washington, D.C.

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This group of local Washington D.C. residents has organized to help people planning protests. They live in D.C. and help to make the planning process easier! Link to their Facebook page:

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DC Local Ambassadors. 401 likes. A corps of volunteers dedicated to improving American democracy through effective mobilization and protest.

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As you start planning, other groups may want to join in or support you. Make sure you have a clear structure of leadership and who is in charge.

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These are groups who supported or sponsored the Women's March.  Might be helpful for logistics, water stations, snack stations, etc.

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We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families - recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country.

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This group Bus.com helps you navigate lower prices and connect riders so they can travel together. They partnered with the Women's March for lowest rates.

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Charter bus booking and rental | Bus.com

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Rent and charter buses for your event or organization.

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Here are links to planning protest and police permits needed. Most groups suggest starting with the parks department application, but these are other things to be considered.

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Each year hundreds of special events are held in the District of Columbia. Residents and organizations planning a special event are required to obtain permits to hold special events in DC. The following forms and links are provided here to simplify the application process.

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Linda Sarsour (organizer of Women's March)

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Linda Sarsour (organizer of Women's March)

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Might be helpful with logistics planning.  She is easily accessible on Twitter.

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Tweets by lsarsour

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Parking will be limited in many places.  Carpool helps you organize rides.

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Reduce the amount of your cars your protestors have to drive through carpooling. Get those that want to act the tools to make that possible.

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Find Congress members to stand with you and offer help, like Karen Bass from California: