The damage being done to our communities and our democracy shows up in specific patterns: attacks on the press, scapegoating whole groups of people, abuse of police power, elections being undermined. These are warning signs of authoritarianism.
The *Signs of Fascism Street Theater Protest* is a way to make those patterns visible in the most literal sense. We will stand in silence along a busy street, each person holding a stark, simple sign naming one warning sign of fascism. Without chanting or waving, we just present a visible list of dangers that people can’t easily ignore or explain away.
Please make sure to **RSVP**: the meeting place may change and we need to be able to notify you.
Here’s what to expect:
– Wear black (preferably) or very dark clothing so the focus stays on the words.
– Hold provided “Signs of Fascism” posters.
– We’ll stand spaced out so drivers and pedestrians have a moment to read and think about each sign. If it’s hard for you to stand, feel free to bring a folding chair.
– Some of us will offer a small handout to those who pass by which explains what the signs mean and how people can get involved.
We’ll be experimenting with different locations around the Peninsula and South Bay. If you can’t make this one, [join the team](https://blueturnindivisible.org/register/join.cgi?team=sof) and we’ll keep you updated.
Are you willing to stand up, literally, and say: **I see what is happening, and I won’t look away**? Then join us. When people see others taking that stance in public, it gives them permission to do the same.
**Organized by [Blue Turn Indivisible](https://itsblueturn.com/) and [Indivisible Palo Alto Plus](https://indivisiblepaloaltoplus.org/)**
P.S. Our team is also doing Signs of Fascism in Palo Alto on [Fridays](https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/876104/). Perhaps the time will work better for you?