{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/67ec4c3b7828ca699c0cb6ee?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"1407 || protest preparedness ","description":"<p><strong>Before the Protest:</strong></p><ul><li>Burner Phone: Ditch smartphones (or remove batteries, use Faraday bags). Use encrypted apps (Signal, but assume it’s compromised).</li><li>Buddy System: Assign check-in times with someone&nbsp;<em>not</em>&nbsp;at the protest. Share arrest plans (e.g., lawyer’s contact).</li><li>Write Emergency Contacts on Skin: In Sharpie, under clothing. Cops tend to confiscate bags/phones.</li></ul><p><strong>During the Protest:</strong></p><ul><li>Masks &amp; No Distinctive Clothing: Cover tattoos, wear generic attire. </li><li>Hands Visible, No Sudden Moves:  Assume any interaction with police could escalate. </li><li>Locate Medics: Find them early. Know basic first aid for tear gas (cool, clean water works best).</li></ul><p><strong>If Arrested:</strong></p><ul><li>Say ONLY:&nbsp;<em>“I want a lawyer.”</em>&nbsp;Never talk to cops.</li><li>Expect Isolation: Authorities aren't the good guys, designate an external person to sound alarms if you're arrested.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Protest Preparedness: <a href=\"https://www.hrc.org/resources/tips-for-preparedness-peaceful-protesting-and-safety\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.hrc.org/resources/tips-for-preparedness-peaceful-protesting-and-safety</a></p><p><br></p><p>Know Your Rights: <a href=\"https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Digital Security Checkup: <a href=\"https://securityinabox.org/en/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://securityinabox.org/en/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Tear Gas Protocol: <a href=\"https://phr.org/our-work/resources/preparing-for-protecting-against-and-treating-tear-gas-and-other-chemical-irritant-exposure-a-protesters-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://phr.org/our-work/resources/preparing-for-protecting-against-and-treating-tear-gas-and-other-chemical-irritant-exposure-a-protesters-guide/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>DONATE:<a href=\"http://www.pcrf.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.pcrf.net</a></p><p><br></p><p>GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME:<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com</a></p><p>TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT:<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast</a></p><p>OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON:<a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/6152264dc28ad2001383af42/episodes/www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast</a></p><p><em>OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE:</em><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/juliemerica\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> www.youtube.com/juliemerica</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Julie Merica"}