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.
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Petition drives are underway to get a spot on Michigan’s 2026 ballot. There are even more coming. Please be sure to read up on these drives before you sign any petition. Click here for information about several petitions that you should not sign.
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 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.
Note that the Tesla protests at Somerset on Sundays have been cancelled.
Save our democracy peaceful protest march in berkley
WE THE PEOPLE, Democracy Defenders, is hosting a peaceful protest march in support of democracy on Saturday, September 13 from 1-3 p.m. Meet at the gazebo outside of Berkley City Hall, 3338 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley. Michigan Representative Natalie Price will speak before the walk. Participants will then proceed down 12 Mile Road to Woodward Avenue to share signage with enthusiastic motorists.
Next No Kings National Day of Action
The next No Kings National Day of Action will take place on Saturday, October 18.
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political positions, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies. They think they rule—but we are bigger than even their worst aspirations.
Alongside local organizers, partners, and leaders from across the pro-democracy & pro-worker movement, we will demonstrate organized people power that outpaces any authoritarian aspirations.
For information, click on the button below. We will provide links to local protests as more information becomes available.
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. Summaries of discussions are listed below.
Matthew Desmond’s “Poverty, By America” (May 2025)
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s “Abundance” (June 2025)
Katherine Stewart’s “Money, Lies and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy” (August 2025)
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
These resources will help you find companies that support Democratic values and candidates, those that support opposing values, and those that do not make political contributions: DEI Watch, Goods Unite Us (app), Open Secrets (website), Liberal Owned Business Community (Facebook group) and Voting With Your Dollars: Grocery Stores. You can also visit The People’s Union USA for a list of national boycotts.
Sign up to be notified of boycotts.
listen to the mdp weekly podcast and share your story
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.
The MDP would also love to hear your story about how Trump is affecting you and your community. Click here to tell the MDP your story.
call our officials in DC to voice your concerns
There are reasons every day to reach out to Sen. Slotkin, Sen. Peters and Rep. Stevens to voice your concerns.
Call the congressional switchboard at 202.224.3121 to be connected directly to voicemail by simply stating your representative’s name. Or, call their offices directly:
Sen. Slotkin: 202.224.4822; Sen. Peters: 202.224.6221; Rep. Stevens 202.225.8171
5 Calls provides information about making calls, including issues and scripts.
If you are not in CD11, click below to find contact info for your rep.
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
forgotten harvest - june 14, 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
