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.
MICHIGAN RESISTANCE CALENDAR
Looking for resistance events, protests, rallies, etc.? 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.
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.
collective action on the avenue on april 17
Join MEA 7A and 7B on Woodward Ave. on Thursday, April 17 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
RSVP here if you are able to attend. You will be provided with a specific location to meet.
For this event to be effective, a large turnout is needed. The goal is to get 1500 people lining Woodward Avenue from 16 Mile Road to I696 to visually protest the pending Department of Education cuts and the general tyranny of what we’ve seen so far under the Trump administration.
If you care about Public Schools, the environment, public safety, our way of life, public health, Ukraine, Social Security, the marginalized, DEMOCRACY…this is a small opportunity to meet other like-minded people in Oakland County.
See the video at the right for more information.
50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement. April 19 protests
Join the 50501 movement for the next national protest in the fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach. They will be holding protests in every state and Washington, DC on April 19.
Click here for more information about the 50501 movement, including other events and activities and stay tuned for local events.
People for Public Education rally at the Capitol
On April 26, from 12-2 p.m. we will gather TOGETHER in front of the Michigan Capitol in Lansing in SOLIDARITY to celebrate the POWER of our collective voice as ALL those who believe in the VALUE of Public Education. Bring SIGNS, your VOICE, your PASSION and your JOY. Let's RALLY for our KIDS!!!
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 18 - Total Economic Blackout #2
April 21-28 - General Mills 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
