Watch this page for actions you can take to help elect democrats and protect our democracy.
See below the actions for photos from some of our volunteer and protest activities. If you take photos at any of the protests, please send some of your best photos to demsofsoc@gmail.com so we can post them here.
CALENDARs for resistance events
Looking for resistance events, protests, rallies, etc.? There are now three calendars available.
Michigan United Action, End Gun Violence Michigan Action, 482Forward, Sierra Club Michigan, and Climate Cabinet have put together a Resistance Calendar that is constantly being updated. There is a link at the top of the sheet that will take you to a form to fill out with any events you’d like to share.
Check out the South East Michigan Action & Mutual Aid Calendar here.
At mivoter.gov, you can:
1. See the list of protests in your county, or submit new ones!
2. Reach out to your local county's Democratic party, get on their newsletter email list. Find out about events and opportunities to help, in your area.
3. Follow MIvoter to receive a monthly email about other actions. And Share MIvoter with your friends!
Direct link to Oakland County events. You can submit events here.
Protests in Ferndale Every Tuesday
Meet at the corner of 9 Mile and Woodward Ave. on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to protest all of the craziness happening in Washington under the Trump administration.
tesla protests
Every Sunday from 1-3 p.m. in front of the eastern portion of the Somerset Collection on the north side of Big Beaver Road.
Every Monday from 4-6 p.m. at M-59 and Crescent Lake Road in Waterford.
Every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at the Tesla facility at 6800 Orchard Lake Rd. in West Bloomfield. For more details.
may day events
There are many events happening on Thursday, May 1, across the country and across Michigan. Click on the button below to find a May Day event near you. Note that there will be an event in Troy at Big Beaver and Rochester Rd. on Saturday, May 3 from 1-3 p.m.
Events in the City of Detroit include:
Roosevelt Park International Workers Day rally from 3-5 p.m. For details, visit this link.
Law Day event: This event begins at noon on the steps of the federal courthouse at 231 W. Lafayette Blvd. Lawyers and non-lawyers are welcome! This nonpartisan event is sponsored by Lawyers for Good Government, We Object! and the ACLU of Michigan. U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman will administer the Michigan Lawyer’s Oath for the lawyers present who wish to reaffirm their commitment. Professor Sam Bagenstos from U of M Law School will speak. The event will end by 12:30. For more information and to rsvp, click here.
Another protest will be held on Saturday, May 3, at Big Beaver and Rochester Rd. from 1-3 p.m. The last one on 4/19 was great! Let’s do it again.
new book club formed
Marvin Zalman, one of our club members, has initiated a DSOC book club to read books that cover current critical political issues. The group will provide input to the club and the larger Democratic party community to advance its goals.
If you are interested in being a part of this book club, please send an email to Marvin at aa1887@wayne.edu.
HELP SAVE OUR NATIONAL PARKS
Please write to Congress to help save our national parks. They are hoping to get the 1,000 people who were laid off reinstated. The parks already run underfunded, understaffed and on shoestrings by people who are dedicated to a mission of conservation. With the cuts that have already been made, it is clear that many existing facilities won’t be able to open for their season. Click on the button below for an easy way to write.
TAKE PART IN NATIONAL BOYCOTTS
Show corporate America we don’t agree with them when they go along with what the administration is doing. Corporations and banks only care about their bottom line. If we disrupt the economy, it sends a powerful message. The only power we have to influence what is happening is our economic power.
In case you can’t read the graphic on your device, here are the upcoming dates:
April 21-28 - General Mills Boycott
May 6-12 - Amazon Boycott #2
May 20-26 - Walmart Boycott #2
June 3-9 - Target Boycott
June 24-30 - McDonald’s Boycott
July 4th - Independence Day Boycott
listen to the mdp weekly podcast
Did you know that the MDP has a weekly podcast with the MDP Chair Curtis Hertel? It’s very informative and engaging. Click on the image to listen and find other valuable information.
call our officials in DC to voice your concerns
With everything going on in Washington, there are reasons every day to reach out to Senators Slotkin and Peters and Rep. Stevens to voice your concerns on confirmations (Senate only) or actions being taken by the administration. It’s important to let them know how you feel!
You can call the congressional switchboard at 202.224.3121 and they can connect you directly to voicemail by simply stating your representative’s name. Or, you can call directly to their offices:
Sen. Slotkin: 202.224.4822
Sen. Peters: 202.224.6221
Rep. Stevens 202.225.8171
Volunteer opportunities
If you’d like information about any of these volunteer opportunities, please email club Chair Gary Shea by clicking on the button below.
2025
Protect our kids rally with the AFT in Berkley - March 4, 2025
2023
Red Cross Blood Drive - April 10, 2023
Voter Registration Drive at Oak Park High School - March 16, 2023
2022
August 11 Food Distribution Event
July 14 Food Distribution Event
