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Your central hub for Tucson's pro-democracy activism
Saturday
JAN 17
9:00 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 9am unless otherwise noted.

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

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest
Saturday
JAN 17
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Location:

Reid Park Ramada # 18

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Click here for more information and to register

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one.

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles.

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring a folding chair.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Sunday
JAN 18
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Location:

Reid Park Ramada # 18

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Click here for more information and to register

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one.

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles.

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring a folding chair.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Sunday
JAN 18
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Statement Shirt Workshop

Location:

Desert Garden Gallery

2456 N Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715

Organizer: Crafting Resilience

Hosted by Crafting Resilience. Turn your clothes into a message. This hands-on class focuses on creating bold statement shirts using applique and visible stitching techniques.

What's provided: Letter templates, fabric, sewing tools & supplies

What to bring: Your own shirt

Donations appreciated!

Statement Shirt Workshop
Tuesday
JAN 20
9:00 AM

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Location:

Pima County Administration Building

130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Pima County

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Tuesday
JAN 20
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Free America Walkout: Downtown Tucson

Location:

Tucson Federal Building

300 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Independent Organizer [Local], Women's March [National]

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Ditch work, school & shopping at 2PM on January 20 and rally at the Tucson Federal Building! The rally will run until 7PM to accommodate those unable to walkout during the work/school day. Our goal is to surround the Federal Building while also displaying signs to traffic on Congress. If enough of us show up, we may also cross Granada and protest in front of the Courthouse.

OUR DEMANDS: REMOVE ICE FROM OUR STREETS AND PROSECUTE THEM! HANDS OFF VENEZUELA & ALL FOREIGN NATIONS! STOP THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH'S CONSOLIDATION OF POWER! OUST TRUMP NOW! UPHOLD OUR CONSTITUTION & OUR DEMOCRACY!

Free America Walkout: Downtown Tucson
Tuesday
JAN 20
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Free America Walkout: Marana

Location:

Corner of Silverbell and Cortaro Road

7780 Silverbell Road
Tucson, Arizona

Organizer: Independent Organizer [Local], Women's March [National]

Click here for more information and to RSVP

One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, attacks on immigrants, families torn apart, mass surveillance, and terror used to keep us silent. It is time for our communities to escalate as well.

2025 was a year of marches that showed our collective strength. And as the threats grow, our movement must evolve and escalate. Trump and his allies have already made clear that a second term would bring a deeper wave of misogyny, racism, xenophobia, and violence than the first.

On January 20, we call on our communities to organize teams, call your neighbors and classmates, and turn your back and walk out on fascism. Host mutual aid planning meetings, organize public service, but walk out to block the normal routines of power, and make the stakes real. This is a protest and a promise. In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable.

Free America Walkout: Marana
Tuesday
JAN 20
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Free America Walkout: Vail

Location:

Across the street from Safeway

13380 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641

Organizer: Independent Organizer [Local], Women's March [National]

Click here for more information and to RSVP

One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, attacks on immigrants, families torn apart, mass surveillance, and terror used to keep us silent. It is time for our communities to escalate as well.

2025 was a year of marches that showed our collective strength. And as the threats grow, our movement must evolve and escalate. Trump and his allies have already made clear that a second term would bring a deeper wave of misogyny, racism, xenophobia, and violence than the first.

On January 20, we call on our communities to organize teams, call your neighbors and classmates, and turn your back and walk out on fascism. Host mutual aid planning meetings, organize public service, but walk out to block the normal routines of power, and make the stakes real. This is a protest and a promise. In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable.

Free America Walkout: Vail
Tuesday
JAN 20
4:15 PM

Cacerolazo March (during Free America Walkout: Downtown Tucson)

Location:

Tucson Federal Building

300 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Defend Tucson! ¡Tucson Se Defiende! (DTTSD) Coalition

Click here for more info and to RSVP

This action marks one year of Trump 2.0 and is rooted in courage, collective presence, and refusal to disappear from public life. Authoritarianism thrives on isolation, fear, and silence. Community thrives on courage, care, and collective power. We are gathering to defend human dignity, democracy, and each other—with visible, joyful, grounded resistance.

Join member organizations of the Defend Tucson! ¡Tucson Se Defiende! (DTTSD) Coalition for a cacerolazo (ka-seh-ro-LA-so) march. Please gather by the Tucson Federal Building with your pots, pans, and signs by 4:15pm to join a brief march, followed by a rally and more opportunities to get involved. Musicians and performers welcome! Let's make joyful noise—in protest and in strength.

Organized as part of the Free America Walkout.

Cacerolazo March (during Free America Walkout: Downtown Tucson)
Wednesday
JAN 21
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Save Democracy Meetup

Location:

City Council Ward 3 Office

1510 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join Take Action Tucson for a gathering as we work to preserve our rights and save our democracy!

Our meetup will start with a review of upcoming calls to action, the latest updates on Take Action Tucson's outreach efforts then an opportunity to connect with one another and build this pro-democracy community.

Save Democracy Meetup
Wednesday
JAN 21
5:30 PM

Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting

Location:

Tucson City Hall

255 W Alameda St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: City of Tucson

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda

Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting
Thursday
JAN 22
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Resist @ Rush Hour: Stop ICE Terror! No More Wars!

Location:

Corner of La Cholla Boulevard & Ina Road

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

Organizer: Indivisible Tucson Action Alliance

Costumes welcome! For best sign visibility, consider bold, thick letters at least 4" tall to make your sign readable to drivers.

The organizers will be at the NE corner.

This ITAA supported peaceful protest will follow all safety practices and protocols.

Resist @ Rush Hour: Stop ICE Terror! No More Wars!
Saturday
JAN 24
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Location:

Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation

3235 W Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Click here for more information and to register

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one.

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles.

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring a folding chair.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Stand Strong Speak Up Protest

Saturday JAN 17
9:00AM
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 9am unless otherwise noted.

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

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Saturday JAN 17
1:00PM-5:00PM
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Location:
Reid Park Ramada # 18

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Click here for more information and to register

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one.

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles.

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring a folding chair.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Sunday JAN 18
1:00PM-5:00PM
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Location:
Reid Park Ramada # 18

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Click here for more information and to register

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one.

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles.

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring a folding chair.

Statement Shirt Workshop

Sunday JAN 18
3:00PM-5:00PM
Statement Shirt Workshop
Location:
Desert Garden Gallery
2456 N Pantano Rd
Tucson, AZ 85715

Organizer: Crafting Resilience

Hosted by Crafting Resilience. Turn your clothes into a message. This hands-on class focuses on creating bold statement shirts using applique and visible stitching techniques.

What's provided: Letter templates, fabric, sewing tools & supplies

What to bring: Your own shirt

Donations appreciated!

Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Tuesday JAN 20
9:00AM
Pima County Board of Supervisors Meeting
Location:
Pima County Administration Building
130 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Pima County

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda

Free America Walkout: Downtown Tucson

Tuesday JAN 20
2:00PM-7:00PM
Free America Walkout: Downtown Tucson
Location:
Tucson Federal Building
300 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Independent Organizer [Local], Women's March [National]

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Ditch work, school & shopping at 2PM on January 20 and rally at the Tucson Federal Building! The rally will run until 7PM to accommodate those unable to walkout during the work/school day. Our goal is to surround the Federal Building while also displaying signs to traffic on Congress. If enough of us show up, we may also cross Granada and protest in front of the Courthouse.

OUR DEMANDS: REMOVE ICE FROM OUR STREETS AND PROSECUTE THEM! HANDS OFF VENEZUELA & ALL FOREIGN NATIONS! STOP THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH'S CONSOLIDATION OF POWER! OUST TRUMP NOW! UPHOLD OUR CONSTITUTION & OUR DEMOCRACY!

Free America Walkout: Marana

Tuesday JAN 20
2:00PM-5:00PM
Free America Walkout: Marana
Location:
Corner of Silverbell and Cortaro Road
7780 Silverbell Road
Tucson, Arizona

Organizer: Independent Organizer [Local], Women's March [National]

Click here for more information and to RSVP

One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, attacks on immigrants, families torn apart, mass surveillance, and terror used to keep us silent. It is time for our communities to escalate as well.

2025 was a year of marches that showed our collective strength. And as the threats grow, our movement must evolve and escalate. Trump and his allies have already made clear that a second term would bring a deeper wave of misogyny, racism, xenophobia, and violence than the first.

On January 20, we call on our communities to organize teams, call your neighbors and classmates, and turn your back and walk out on fascism. Host mutual aid planning meetings, organize public service, but walk out to block the normal routines of power, and make the stakes real. This is a protest and a promise. In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable.

Free America Walkout: Vail

Tuesday JAN 20
2:00PM-4:00PM
Free America Walkout: Vail
Location:
Across the street from Safeway
13380 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641

Organizer: Independent Organizer [Local], Women's March [National]

Click here for more information and to RSVP

One year into Trump’s second regime, we face an escalating fascist threat: raids on our communities, troops occupying our cities, attacks on immigrants, families torn apart, mass surveillance, and terror used to keep us silent. It is time for our communities to escalate as well.

2025 was a year of marches that showed our collective strength. And as the threats grow, our movement must evolve and escalate. Trump and his allies have already made clear that a second term would bring a deeper wave of misogyny, racism, xenophobia, and violence than the first.

On January 20, we call on our communities to organize teams, call your neighbors and classmates, and turn your back and walk out on fascism. Host mutual aid planning meetings, organize public service, but walk out to block the normal routines of power, and make the stakes real. This is a protest and a promise. In the face of fascism, we will be ungovernable.

Cacerolazo March (during Free America Walkout: Downtown Tucson)

Tuesday JAN 20
4:15PM
Cacerolazo March (during Free America Walkout: Downtown Tucson)
Location:
Tucson Federal Building
300 W Congress St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: Defend Tucson! ¡Tucson Se Defiende! (DTTSD) Coalition

Click here for more info and to RSVP

This action marks one year of Trump 2.0 and is rooted in courage, collective presence, and refusal to disappear from public life. Authoritarianism thrives on isolation, fear, and silence. Community thrives on courage, care, and collective power. We are gathering to defend human dignity, democracy, and each other—with visible, joyful, grounded resistance.

Join member organizations of the Defend Tucson! ¡Tucson Se Defiende! (DTTSD) Coalition for a cacerolazo (ka-seh-ro-LA-so) march. Please gather by the Tucson Federal Building with your pots, pans, and signs by 4:15pm to join a brief march, followed by a rally and more opportunities to get involved. Musicians and performers welcome! Let's make joyful noise—in protest and in strength.

Organized as part of the Free America Walkout.

Save Democracy Meetup

Wednesday JAN 21
5:30PM-7:00PM
Save Democracy Meetup
Location:
City Council Ward 3 Office
1510 E Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719

Organizer: Take Action Tucson

Join Take Action Tucson for a gathering as we work to preserve our rights and save our democracy!

Our meetup will start with a review of upcoming calls to action, the latest updates on Take Action Tucson's outreach efforts then an opportunity to connect with one another and build this pro-democracy community.

Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting

Wednesday JAN 21
5:30PM
Tucson Mayor & City Council Meeting
Location:
Tucson City Hall
255 W Alameda St
Tucson, AZ 85701

Organizer: City of Tucson

Click here for to attend virtually

Click here for schedule and agenda

Resist @ Rush Hour: Stop ICE Terror! No More Wars!

Thursday JAN 22
4:00PM-6:00PM
Resist @ Rush Hour: Stop ICE Terror! No More Wars!
Location:
Corner of La Cholla Boulevard & Ina Road
N La Cholla Blvd & W Ina Rd
Casas Adobes, AZ 85704

Organizer: Indivisible Tucson Action Alliance

Costumes welcome! For best sign visibility, consider bold, thick letters at least 4" tall to make your sign readable to drivers.

The organizers will be at the NE corner.

This ITAA supported peaceful protest will follow all safety practices and protocols.

Nonviolent Direct Action Training

Saturday JAN 24
1:00PM-5:00PM
Nonviolent Direct Action Training
Location:
Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation
3235 W Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85741

Organizer: Good Trouble Action Group

Click here for more information and to register

In these difficult times, it is more and more important to learn the tools of nonviolence. Research has shown that nonviolent resistance can stop authoritarian takeovers and save our democracy. Please choose one or more trainings to attend. They will be similar, but you are welcome to attend more than one.

Training includes: Principles and practice of nonviolence (Gandhi, King), action scenarios/role plays, consensus decision-making, legal consequences, and support roles.

Please arrive 15 minutes early and bring a folding chair.