Rise and Resist

We are taking direct action together for equality, justice, and human rights. We are rising against oppression and tyranny. We are building a better world.

13 protests

January 7, 2018, 4:30 pm

New York, NY

Anti-IDC Phone Banking

Join Rise and Resist as we inform New Yorkers about the so-called "Independent Democratic Conference," eight rogue state senators who allow the GOP to have control of the senate. This alliance prevents our state legislature from passing...

January 6, 2018, 2:30 pm

New York, NY

Rise and Resist Beginning of Year Discussion

Rise and Resist has had a great first year. It’s time to look to the future. Are you satisfied with Rise and Resist as it is now? Do you want it to evolve? 

We started the conversation about Rise and Resist at the End of the Year...

December 2, 2017, 12:00 pm

New York, NY

2nd Annual Youth March Against Police Brutality #FutureOfTheCity

This March was organized completely by NYC High School Students working with #BLMNY. It is our duty to support these kids. We will come together on December 2nd at 12PM and apply pressure to this system. 

December 3rd, 2014,...

December 2, 2017, 8:30 am

New York, NY

Protest at Trump's $1000/plate breakfast

Come join Rise and Resist to tell Trump what you think about his $1000/plate breakfast at Cipriani to raise money for Trump 2020. While his wealthy Republican supporters flock to fill his pockets, you can imagine what they think they're getting...

June 14, 2017, 5:30 pm

Long Island City, NY

Voting Reform for New Americans

The panel will include thought leaders working toward a better election system in New York. 

We will also provide language access for community members. (También proporcionaremos acceso al idioma para los miembros de la comunidad...

June 14, 2017, 4:30 pm

New York, NY

Rise and Resist - Trump's Birthday Protest NYC

We will give Donald J. Trump the birthday present he deserves! We will no longer stand for the dehumanizing oppression. So bring friends and family. Bring your anger for the administration. Bring your megaphone. This is the perfect day to ruin...

June 14, 2017, 1:00 pm

New York, NY

Tell Ares: Divest from Pilgrim Pipelines!

Ares Management is the Los Angeles-based private equity firm backing the Pilgrim Pipelines, a dangerous set of fracked oil pipelines that would run through six New York counties.

On Wednesday, top management from Ares Management will...

April 29, 2017, 12:00 pm

New York, NY

100 Days of Failure - Trump Protest

April 29th marks the first 100 days of Trump, and we’re saying loud and clear that Trump is a failure. “100 Days of Failure” will broadcast all the ways that Trump, his administration and staff, and his policies are not only failing residents...

April 21, 2017, 1:00 pm

New York, NY

Which Side Are You On, Jose Peralta?

Wonder why New York State isn’t standing up to Trump like California? 

Because our New York State Senate is a WRECK! Get this: Did you know despite the New York State Senate having a Democratic MAJORITY, it doesn't vote that way,...

March 21, 2017, 12:00 pm

New York, NY

Medicaid Block Grants Kill

Join Rise and Resist to protest and alert the public about the dangers of Medicaid block grants, an idea that is being strongly pushed by Trump and Republican Congressional leaders.

This scheme would drastically change Medicaid - from...