š¾ Resistance Survival Guide #3
How to Protest Without Getting Snatched
Because Weāre Mad, Not Stupid
Look, the streets are callingābut so are the surveillance drones, undercover feds, and facial recognition cameras. You want to scream, march, and make beautiful rebellious noiseābut you also want to make it home without a concussion or court date.
Letās talk protesting smartābecause this aināt your grandmaās peace march, itās resistance in a surveillance state.
š¼ Before You Leave the Litter Box:
- Tell a buddy where you’re going. Think āRebellion Babysitter.ā
- Wear nondescript, solid dark clothesāno logos, no unique shoes, no glitter (I KNOW, I’m sorry).
- Bring only what you need: ID if absolutely necessary, cash (no cards!), water, snacks, and a Sharpie with your emergency contact/legal aid number on your arm.
š§¼ What NOT to Bring (Unless You Love Evidence):
- No phones unless theyāre burner phones or have location + biometrics OFF and airplane mode ON.
- No prescription meds without the bottle.
- No weapons or anything that could be spun that way (looking at you, bike lock).
š¶ļø Fashion That Resists Facial Recognition:
- Mask up. For anonymity AND plague reasons.
- Sunglasses or shaded goggles. Because fashy cams donāt deserve your gaze.
- Hat + hoodie combo = elite level facebreaker. Cover your hair and ears too.
- Bonus: No political t-shirts! Be a ghost, not a billboard.
š„ When the Pigs Get Pushy:
- Donāt run unless everyone runs. Stay calm, stay together.
- Link arms. They canāt pick you off as easily.
- Film police behavior, not other protestors. Surveillance is their job, not yours.
- Tear gas? Water or baking soda rinseānot milk! (Thatās for pepper spray.)
- Zip ties incoming? Tuck your arms in tight, donāt resistāsave your energy for court.
š Call to Action:
- Memorize a legal aid hotline in your area (like the NLG).
- Prep your protest go-bag with the essentials: mask, water, Sharpie, phone off.
- Buddy up with someone and plan a protest check-in system.
- Share this with one baby protestor who still wears their protest shirt at the protest.

š Survival Tools & Resources:
- National Lawyers Guild Legal Support
- EFF Guide to Protesting Safely
- Protest Safety Basics
- Digital Security for Protestors
Be bold. Be smart. Be anonymous.
And if youāre gonna claw back your rightsādo it with strategy, sass, and sunscreen.
ā Resistance Kitty š¾