The Day He's Asking For: 2,000 Protests and a President Pushing the Line

Fascism, resistance, and the moment America braces for impact.

Jun 13, 2025

To be honest, I’ve had a sick feeling since this administration started, but the events of this week in combination with everything they’ve done so far… it feels like we’re escalating toward something catastrophic. Irreversible. And worst… it feels like the President of the United States is asking for it.

Changing multiple bases back to the names of their confederate honorees; forcibly removing a U.S. Senator from a press conference; blatant politicization of the military… even the off-the-cuff remark he made about shutting down any protest of the parade… it really, truly feels like he wants a scene. The thing is, he’s pushed Americans so far, he’s going to get exactly what he asked for, whether he truly wants it or not.

There are around two thousand (yes, 2,000) protests scheduled across the country tomorrow, from major cities to very small towns; Britain, Mexico, Germany and other countries are joining too.

Prepare Yourselves

Make sure you’ve prepared yourself adequately for tomorrow. Ladies are likely to find some of these tips familiar;

Inform a trusted friend of your whereabouts
- Just in case they need to come bail you out
Buddy Up
- Protesting is safer in numbers
Check the weather
- Tomorrow’s high is 107 in my home state of Arizona; on the other hand, some major storms are forecast across the country. Make damn sure you have what you need to brave the elements.
Protect your privacy
- Make sure your phone is locked with a pin, NOT biometrics
Document events if able
- The goal is non-violent and peaceful protesting; That said, the tension is palpable and the country is in a state of unrest. If you can document or record the events you witness, you may be able to affect the narrative that will no doubt be crafted differently from competing sides. Helping to record the moment is patriotism too, so keep your phones juiced up.

Protest Sign Inspo

I’ve taken the liberty of grabbing some of the best protest sign ideas I’ve seen on TikTok and Substack this week to help you get the creative juices flowing.