Various organizations are mobilizing to address rising authoritarianism through a series of online and in-person events scheduled for mid-August 2025. The initiatives aim to foster dialogue and strategies for resisting oppressive governance while encouraging community participation.
Artists and Cultural Workers Against Authoritarianism will host a virtual event on August 12, 2025, from 19:00 to 21:30 EDT. Participants can RSVP online at https://actionnetwork.org/events/artists-and-cultural-workers-against-authoritarianism. This gathering seeks to unite artists and cultural workers in a collective effort to combat authoritarian practices through creative means and community engagement.
Following this, One Million Rising will conduct a session titled Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism on August 13, 2025, from 20:00 to 21:30 EDT. Interested individuals can register at https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/803953/. This event aims to build on the collaborative training sessions previously held by One Million Rising and No Kings, which can be viewed at https://www.nokings.org/rise. Attendees are encouraged to form small groups to discuss actionable measures against authoritarian tendencies.
On August 15, 2025, the initiative known as #Be Brave Day will take place, focusing on visibility during rush hour. Participants are invited to gather at the Rush Hour Overpass to demonstrate their opposition to authoritarian governance. Details for this event can be found at https://www.visibilitybrigade.com/.
These coordinated efforts underscore a growing movement among artists and cultural workers to resist the encroaching threat of authoritarianism. By creating a platform for discussion and action, these organizations aim to empower individuals and communities to stand against tyranny, fostering a culture of resistance and solidarity.