April 5th wasn't the end—it was the beginning

Across the country, from coast to coast and every state in between, people took to the streets on April 5th to say what needs to be said, loudly and unapologetically:
We've had enough.

Enough of the cruelty. Enough of the rollbacks. Enough of the corruption, the inaction, the excuses.

Whether you were marching in the streets of D.C., rallying on Boston Common, protesting outside state houses in Texas or Tennessee, or standing in solidarity with neighbors in small towns across the country, you were part of something powerful.

The April 5th protests weren't just about one issue. They were about all of it:

- Attacks on LGBTQIA+ rights

- The gutting of reproductive freedom

- Censorship in schools and libraries

- The erosion of voting rights

- Climate inaction

The normalization of authoritarianism in our politics

April 5th was a warning shot. But this week?
This is where the real work begins.

So What Happens Now?

1. Local Organizing Is Kicking Into Gear

April 5th gave people a reason to show up—but now they’re staying involved.
Across New England and beyond, we’re seeing:

- Pop-up community defense groups

- New coalitions of parents, teachers, and students

- Local protests at school boards, town halls, and state capitols

- Voter registration drives and ballot initiative campaigns

If you marched on April 5th and you're wondering “what next?” — check in with local organizers. There's a place for you.

2. The Fight Is Moving to the Ballot Box

This week, special elections and local races are happening in several states.
If April 5th lit the fire, now is the time to use that energy to:

- Vote in your local elections

- Support progressive candidates

- Call out complacency on both sides of the aisle

You don't need a megaphone to fight back. Sometimes, you just need a pen and a ballot.

3. Keep the Pressure On

Protests don't work because they're loud.
They work because they're loud and followed by action.

This week:

- Flood your reps with calls

- Share footage from April 5th

- Keep the media pressure high

- Don't let this fade

Cory Booker is still carrying that energy from the Senate floor. The organizers are still marching. And every person who shouted in the streets last week? We're still here.

April 5th Wasn't the Peak. It Was the Launch.

We're done waiting. We're done asking. We are organizing, mobilizing, and pushing forward.

The fight continues in every town hall, every city council chamber, every classroom, and every voting booth. And if anyone thought April 5th was a moment? Let them know—it was a movement.

Keep marching. Keep shouting. Keep showing up. Because the resistance doesn't sleep.