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Your central hub for Tucson's pro-democracy activism
Tuesday
MAR 3
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Resist @ Rush Hour

Location:

Multiple Dates, Times, and Locations - Please See Description

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Current sites to protest weekly:
TUESDAY 
GRANT & CAMPBELL, 8:30-10 AM
Host Steve, parking in SE corner and neighborhood

WEDNESDAY 
CAMPBELL & RIVER, 8-10 AM
Host Luther, parking in rear NW and SE corners

ORACLE & RANCHO VISTOSO, 4-5:30 PM
Host Dee at NW/SW corners

WILMOT & SPEEDWAY, 4-6 PM
Host Jordan, parking in SW corner

THURSDAY
LAMBERT & LA CAÑADA 8-10 AM
Host Elenor, parking in NE and SE Corners

COUNTRY CLUB & SPEEDWAY, 4-6 PM
Host Cliff, parking in neighborhood

TANGERINE & TWIN PEAKS, 4:30-5:30pm
Host Paul @ NE Corner


BE PEACEFUL!
Signs: Protest anything!Simple message: 4-5 Lines, lettering 4-5”
Sign up to host an intersection for a protest @ Rush Hour - weekly, bimonthly, or monthly!
To get started: Call, text or email Luther 702-460-2600 | lcreed@me.com

Resist @ Rush Hour
Thursday
MAR 5
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Legal Observer Training

Location:

James E Rogers College of Law

1201 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85721

Organizer: NLG Southern Arizona

Hosted by the NLG of Southern Arizona in collaboration with the Arizona Law chapter.

This training prepares observers to monitor and document law enforcement conduct at protests and peaceful demonstrations, acting as independent witnesses to protect constitutional rights, deter misconduct, and provide crucial evidence for later legal defense. NLG lawyers will educate attendees on docunenting police interactions, arrests, use of force, and ensuring demonstrators understand their rights within a larger legal support system.

Legal Observer Training
Thursday
MAR 5
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meeting 4: Public Input Requested on Data Center Regulations

Location:

Rincon/University High School

421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711

Organizer: City of Tucson

Click here to register.

The City of Tucson invites community members to participate in a public meeting to provide input on proposed new regulations for large-scale data centers. This meeting intended to present considerations for a potential amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to establish standards and regulations for this land use.

The proposed code amendment was initiated by Mayor and Council during their August 6, 2025 Study Session, at which time they directed City staff to develop regulations for large-scale data centers.

The proposed UDC amendment would establish clear development standards and review criteria for large-scale data centers in Tucson.

Those unable to attend any of the meetings may still comment on the proposed code amendment through this form.

Meeting 4: Public Input Requested on Data Center Regulations
Friday
MAR 6
7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

Support VA Workers

Location:

Tucson VA S 6th Ave Entrance

3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Join Veterans for Peace and Southern Arizona Community Activists to support VA workers as they come in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

Support VA Workers
Saturday
MAR 7
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Location:

Rep. Ciscomani's Office

1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 8am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Saturday
MAR 7
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Digital Hygiene Workshop Series

Location:

Ward 6 Office

3202 E 1st St

Organizer: Community Organized

📲Digital Hygiene Workshop Series: Phone Security for Protestors

🗓️Saturday, March 7, 10am - 12pm

📍Ward 6 main room, 3202 E 1st St.
 
🔗http://rebrand.ly/securephone

Learn how to protect your data and digital privacy as an organizer, activist, and protestor (iOS & Android).

Digital Hygiene Workshop Series
Sunday
MAR 8
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

International Women's Day March

Location:

Tucson Federal Building

300 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Independent Organizer

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Tucson is OUR city, Arizona is OUR state and the US is OUR home. WE ARE the ones we’ve been waiting for.

WHAT to WEAR: Green for HOPE, Purple for JUSTICE and DIGNITY, White for SOLIDARITY

CONDUCT: We will observe all traffic laws and avoid destructive activities, to model for our leaders the integrity and rationality we demand of them. We plan to stay out of the street, and avoid blocking sidewalks and entrances to buildings or driveways.

ROUTE: Start on Congress Street in front of the Federal Building at 2 PM, march east on Congress, north on 4th Ave under bridge, west on 6th St, south on Stone, west on Congress back to starting point.

International Women's Day March
Monday
MAR 9
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Virtual Town Hall with Jenn Budd

Location:

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/910282/

Organizer: Pima County Democratic Party

https://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/910282/

Join PCDP for a virtual town hall with guest speaker Jenn Budd.

Jenn Budd was a Senior Patrol Agent with the US Border Patrol in San Diego, a Senior Intelligence Agent at San Diego Sector Headquarters and an Acting Supervisory Border Patrol Agent from 1995 to 2001 when she resigned in protest due to the rampant corruption and brutality she witnessed daily.

Jenn is the author of the acclaimed memoir "Against the Wall: My Journey From Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist" (Heliotrope Books, 2022). The book was selected as a finalist in Publishing Triangle's prestigious Randy Shilts Award,. and received an honorable mention in the Los Angeles Book festival Awards.

Virtual Town Hall with Jenn Budd
Tuesday
MAR 10
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Take Action Tuesday

Location:

Nanini Library Meeting Room

7300 N Shannon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join us for a twice-monthly meeting where Take Action Tucson invites local organizations to share their latest updates and present ways that our community can stay civically engaged and get involved in pro-democracy action.

Take Action Tuesday
Thursday
MAR 12
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Speak Up America Protest

Location:

Corner of La Cholla and Ina

N La Cholla Blvd & W Ina Rd
Casas Adobes, AZ 85704

Organizer: Indivisible Tucson Action Alliance

The organizers will be at the NE corner. This is a peaceful protest and will follow all safety practices and protocols.

Per the organizers: Ample parking on 3 of the 4 corners. Please avoid parking right in front of any stores (side or further back of lot okay).

Speak Up America Protest
Thursday
MAR 12
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Changing the Narrative: Messaging 101

Location:

https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/894170/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

Learn about effective messaging that can inform and persuade and how to create messaging on issues you care about to use in Letters to the Editor, grassroots organizing, and more!

This will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions.

Changing the Narrative: Messaging 101
Saturday
MAR 14
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Location:

Rep. Ciscomani's Office

1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 8am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Saturday
MAR 14
9:00 AM

Sahuarita Rally

Location:

Sidewalk in front of Fry's

15950 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Organizer: Sahuarita Democrats & Independents

As part of regular protests hosted by the Sahuarita Democrats & Independents every 2nd Saturday unless otherwise noted.

Sahuarita Rally
Monday
MAR 16
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Request to Speak (RTS) Training

Location:

https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch! Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills. It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on the bills that directly affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor the wishes of us, their constituents.
This training will answer all your questions and get you ready to participate in the Arizona legislative process.
If you do not have a RTS account already, please complete this form and CEBV will set one up for you: https://bit.ly/CEBV-RTS (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/CEBV-RTS&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw12Y0keUopGb-PE-Ff3PdBU)
This is a virtual training. You will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to join. Please check your spam/junk folder.

Request to Speak (RTS) Training
Thursday
MAR 19
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Changing the Narrative: Media Literacy

Location:

https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/894167/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

The media landscape is changing quickly! Learn how you can identify forms of misinformation, find reliable news sources, and be a savvy media consumer.

This will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions.

Changing the Narrative: Media Literacy
Thursday
MAR 26
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Donating During a Fascist Crisis

Location:

Quincie Douglas Library

1585 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85713

Organizer: Resistance Pocketbook Project

Organized by Resistance Pocketbook Project.

Join us for a practical, strategy-focused session on how ordinary people can make smarter donations to defend democracy, protect rights, and support resistance infrastructure in this unstable moment. This event is to help you figure out how to donate according to your vision, not a pitch for any single organization. We won't ask you for any private financial information. Bring friends who are curious about donating strategically but aren’t already deep in activist networks.

Seating is limited, please RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/912207/

Donating During a Fascist Crisis
Saturday
MAR 28
All Day

No Kings Day

Location:

Multiple Locations

Specific event details to be added soon. In the meantime, visit nokings.org for current No Kings event list.

No Kings Day

Resist @ Rush Hour

Tuesday MAR 3
8:00AM-6:00PM
Resist @ Rush Hour
Location:
Multiple Dates, Times, and Locations - Please See Description

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Current sites to protest weekly:
TUESDAY 
GRANT & CAMPBELL, 8:30-10 AM
Host Steve, parking in SE corner and neighborhood

WEDNESDAY 
CAMPBELL & RIVER, 8-10 AM
Host Luther, parking in rear NW and SE corners

ORACLE & RANCHO VISTOSO, 4-5:30 PM
Host Dee at NW/SW corners

WILMOT & SPEEDWAY, 4-6 PM
Host Jordan, parking in SW corner

THURSDAY
LAMBERT & LA CAÑADA 8-10 AM
Host Elenor, parking in NE and SE Corners

COUNTRY CLUB & SPEEDWAY, 4-6 PM
Host Cliff, parking in neighborhood

TANGERINE & TWIN PEAKS, 4:30-5:30pm
Host Paul @ NE Corner


BE PEACEFUL!
Signs: Protest anything!Simple message: 4-5 Lines, lettering 4-5”
Sign up to host an intersection for a protest @ Rush Hour - weekly, bimonthly, or monthly!
To get started: Call, text or email Luther 702-460-2600 | lcreed@me.com

Legal Observer Training

Thursday MAR 5
6:00PM-7:30PM
Legal Observer Training
Location:
James E Rogers College of Law
1201 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85721

Organizer: NLG Southern Arizona

Hosted by the NLG of Southern Arizona in collaboration with the Arizona Law chapter.

This training prepares observers to monitor and document law enforcement conduct at protests and peaceful demonstrations, acting as independent witnesses to protect constitutional rights, deter misconduct, and provide crucial evidence for later legal defense. NLG lawyers will educate attendees on docunenting police interactions, arrests, use of force, and ensuring demonstrators understand their rights within a larger legal support system.

Meeting 4: Public Input Requested on Data Center Regulations

Thursday MAR 5
6:00PM-8:00PM
Meeting 4: Public Input Requested on Data Center Regulations
Location:
Rincon/University High School
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711

Organizer: City of Tucson

Click here to register.

The City of Tucson invites community members to participate in a public meeting to provide input on proposed new regulations for large-scale data centers. This meeting intended to present considerations for a potential amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to establish standards and regulations for this land use.

The proposed code amendment was initiated by Mayor and Council during their August 6, 2025 Study Session, at which time they directed City staff to develop regulations for large-scale data centers.

The proposed UDC amendment would establish clear development standards and review criteria for large-scale data centers in Tucson.

Those unable to attend any of the meetings may still comment on the proposed code amendment through this form.

Support VA Workers

Friday MAR 6
7:00AM-8:15AM
Support VA Workers
Location:
Tucson VA S 6th Ave Entrance
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723

Organizer: Veterans for Peace, Southern Arizona Community Activists

Join Veterans for Peace and Southern Arizona Community Activists to support VA workers as they come in to work. Meet at the S 6th Ave entrance every Friday unless otherwise noted.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Saturday MAR 7
8:00AM-11:00AM
Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Location:
Rep. Ciscomani's Office
1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 8am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Digital Hygiene Workshop Series

Saturday MAR 7
10:00AM-12:00PM
Digital Hygiene Workshop Series
Location:
Ward 6 Office
3202 E 1st St

Organizer: Community Organized

📲Digital Hygiene Workshop Series: Phone Security for Protestors

🗓️Saturday, March 7, 10am - 12pm

📍Ward 6 main room, 3202 E 1st St.
 
🔗http://rebrand.ly/securephone

Learn how to protect your data and digital privacy as an organizer, activist, and protestor (iOS & Android).

International Women's Day March

Sunday MAR 8
2:00PM-4:00PM
International Women's Day March
Location:
Tucson Federal Building
300 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Independent Organizer

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Tucson is OUR city, Arizona is OUR state and the US is OUR home. WE ARE the ones we’ve been waiting for.

WHAT to WEAR: Green for HOPE, Purple for JUSTICE and DIGNITY, White for SOLIDARITY

CONDUCT: We will observe all traffic laws and avoid destructive activities, to model for our leaders the integrity and rationality we demand of them. We plan to stay out of the street, and avoid blocking sidewalks and entrances to buildings or driveways.

ROUTE: Start on Congress Street in front of the Federal Building at 2 PM, march east on Congress, north on 4th Ave under bridge, west on 6th St, south on Stone, west on Congress back to starting point.

Virtual Town Hall with Jenn Budd

Monday MAR 9
5:30PM-6:30PM
Virtual Town Hall with Jenn Budd
Location:
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/910282/

Organizer: Pima County Democratic Party

https://www.mobilize.us/pimadems/event/910282/

Join PCDP for a virtual town hall with guest speaker Jenn Budd.

Jenn Budd was a Senior Patrol Agent with the US Border Patrol in San Diego, a Senior Intelligence Agent at San Diego Sector Headquarters and an Acting Supervisory Border Patrol Agent from 1995 to 2001 when she resigned in protest due to the rampant corruption and brutality she witnessed daily.

Jenn is the author of the acclaimed memoir "Against the Wall: My Journey From Border Patrol Agent to Immigrant Rights Activist" (Heliotrope Books, 2022). The book was selected as a finalist in Publishing Triangle's prestigious Randy Shilts Award,. and received an honorable mention in the Los Angeles Book festival Awards.

Take Action Tuesday

Tuesday MAR 10
5:30PM-7:00PM
Take Action Tuesday
Location:
Nanini Library Meeting Room
7300 N Shannon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join us for a twice-monthly meeting where Take Action Tucson invites local organizations to share their latest updates and present ways that our community can stay civically engaged and get involved in pro-democracy action.

Speak Up America Protest

Thursday MAR 12
4:00PM-6:00PM
Speak Up America Protest
Location:
Corner of La Cholla and Ina
N La Cholla Blvd & W Ina Rd
Casas Adobes, AZ 85704

Organizer: Indivisible Tucson Action Alliance

The organizers will be at the NE corner. This is a peaceful protest and will follow all safety practices and protocols.

Per the organizers: Ample parking on 3 of the 4 corners. Please avoid parking right in front of any stores (side or further back of lot okay).

Changing the Narrative: Messaging 101

Thursday MAR 12
6:30PM-7:30PM
Changing the Narrative: Messaging 101
Location:
https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/894170/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

Learn about effective messaging that can inform and persuade and how to create messaging on issues you care about to use in Letters to the Editor, grassroots organizing, and more!

This will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions.

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Saturday MAR 14
8:00AM-11:00AM
Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Location:
Rep. Ciscomani's Office
1636 N Swan Road
Tucson, AZ 85712

Organizer: LD 18 Dems

Stand Strong Speak Up outside Rep. Ciscomani's office, every Saturday at 8am unless otherwise noted.

Canned food will be collected for the Community Food Bank at this protest.

Sahuarita Rally

Saturday MAR 14
9:00AM
Sahuarita Rally
Location:
Sidewalk in front of Fry's
15950 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629

Organizer: Sahuarita Democrats & Independents

As part of regular protests hosted by the Sahuarita Democrats & Independents every 2nd Saturday unless otherwise noted.

Request to Speak (RTS) Training

Monday MAR 16
6:30PM-7:30PM
Request to Speak (RTS) Training
Location:
https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

Weigh in on bills from the comfort of your couch! Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) is an online tool that lets everyday citizens give Arizona state lawmakers our feedback on bills. It’s an easy way to get involved in state politics, stay informed on the bills that directly affect us, and make sure our elected officials honor the wishes of us, their constituents.
This training will answer all your questions and get you ready to participate in the Arizona legislative process.
If you do not have a RTS account already, please complete this form and CEBV will set one up for you: https://bit.ly/CEBV-RTS (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/CEBV-RTS&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw12Y0keUopGb-PE-Ff3PdBU)
This is a virtual training. You will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the link to join. Please check your spam/junk folder.

Changing the Narrative: Media Literacy

Thursday MAR 19
6:30PM-7:30PM
Changing the Narrative: Media Literacy
Location:
https://www.mobilize.us/cebv/event/894167/

Organizer: Civic Engagement Beyond Voting

The media landscape is changing quickly! Learn how you can identify forms of misinformation, find reliable news sources, and be a savvy media consumer.

This will be a virtual training with lots of time for questions.

Donating During a Fascist Crisis

Thursday MAR 26
6:00PM-7:00PM
Donating During a Fascist Crisis
Location:
Quincie Douglas Library
1585 E 36th St
Tucson, AZ 85713

Organizer: Resistance Pocketbook Project

Organized by Resistance Pocketbook Project.

Join us for a practical, strategy-focused session on how ordinary people can make smarter donations to defend democracy, protect rights, and support resistance infrastructure in this unstable moment. This event is to help you figure out how to donate according to your vision, not a pitch for any single organization. We won't ask you for any private financial information. Bring friends who are curious about donating strategically but aren’t already deep in activist networks.

Seating is limited, please RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/912207/

No Kings Day

Saturday MAR 28
All Day
No Kings Day
Location:
Multiple Locations

Specific event details to be added soon. In the meantime, visit nokings.org for current No Kings event list.