Protest on Trial: A Series for Democracy

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Welcome to Protest on Trial: A Series for Democracy! We are so excited to have you onboard. This page is to serve as an ongoing resource for you. If you missed a live session or are missing an important link, this document will be your best resource for learning, leading, and taking action together over the next six weeks!

About a week out from the verdict, join us in continuing to make sense of the verdict, what it means for the movement, and the future of protest. No matter the outcome, we’ll stand united as we build an unstoppable movement for the dignity of all. The billionaires and corporations behind this attack want us to be afraid. Instead, we’re coming together.

Slide Deck: https://gpus.link/Where-We-Go-From-Here-Slides   

Recording: This webinar was not recorded.

• Donate to the Greenpeace USA Warrior Fund
• Donate to Greenpeace USA
• Join a Hands Off National Day of Action event on April 5.
• Sign up for our National Volunteer Call on Thursday, April 10 at 8:30pm ET//5:30 pm PT
• Check out the Free to Speak Resource Hub
• Make sure people continue to hear what's happening! Share the recent Guardian op-ed from ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero and Greenpeace USA Interim Executive Director Sushma Raman: https://gpus.link/Op-ed

When we give up our power out of fear, we hand victory to those who seek to silence us. Join us to discuss the 660M verdict against Greenpeace and a panel discussion of movement leaders – from migrant justice to trans rights – to explore how we defend and flex our rights to build power and win.

Slide Deck: https://gpus.link/Heart-of-the-Movement-Slides 

Recording: https://gpus.link/Heart-of-the-Movement-Recording 

• Please AMPLIFY these social posts about Greenpeace’s trial verdict!

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Bluesky

• Stand with Greenpeace USA and create your own social media post to spread the word about the verdict:

• Sample language:

• A jury in North Dakota has officially reached a verdict in Energy Transfer’s meritless lawsuit against Greenpeace - finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than $660 million. ⁣

This isn’t just about Greenpeace - this is about our right to free speech and protest.  Let’s spread the word and show them that #WeWillNotBeSilenced: https://gpus.link/verdict-blog 

• This isn’t just an attack on one group — it’s an attack on everyone fighting for justice. Big Oil is trying to silence dissent, but we won’t be intimidated - you cannot sue a movement into submission. #ImWithGreenpeace Find out more: https://gpus.link/verdict-blog 

• Join the Gender Liberation Movement and stay tuned to join their trans week of visibility and action next week.
• Register for Detention Watch Network’s "Rooted in Our Power: Defending Immigrants" Movement Call on 4/1 to learn how to stand up for migrant justice.
• Write to Congress: Demand the Release of Mahmoud Khalil
• Phonebank with Starbucks Workers United on April 5

The attack on protest isn’t just happening in the U.S. We’ll hear from international activists about how these attacks are playing out around the world—and the strategies they’re using to resist.

Slide Decks:

• https://gpus.link/GlobalLessonsSlides 
• https://gpus.link/GlobalLessonsPhilippines    

Recording: https://gpus.link/GlobalLessonsRecording 

• Sign the petition to demand the immediate release of Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil from DHS detention:
• Call your Member of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act, an extreme anti-voter bill that would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters: 833-346-1779.
• Find an in-person event near you to get more involved in local organizing in your area.

Billionaires and big polluters profit while our communities pay the price. From poisoned air and water to climate disasters, we’ll hear from frontline activists about the real cost of corporate power—and how we can hold them accountable.

Slide Deck: https://gpus.link/PollutersMustPaySlides   

Recording: https://gpus.link/PollutersMustPayRecording 

• Sign the petition to demand Congress not let polluters off the hook.
• Finish crafting your climate story (you can use this worksheet as a guide to make sure you hit the three key points: challenge, choice & outcome).
• Share your climate story—with your friends and on social media and ask them to sign on too.
• Watch SEIU's solidarity video.

This lawsuit – which alleges Greenpeace organized Standing Rock – is a false and racist attempt to erase Indigenous leadership from this historic protest. Join us for a look into the powerful history of the NoDAPL movement, the Indigenous-led resistance at Standing Rock, and how we can learn from and support the ongoing resistance to protect land, water, and sovereignty.

Slide Deck: https://gpus.link/WaterIsLifeSlides 

Recording: https://gpus.link/WaterIsLifeRecording

• “We are the solution to every problem…” – We learned MANY ways non-Indigenous folks can show solidarity – make sure to watch the recording! One way to start: research whose land you are on, research what environmental threats are happening in your area, and TAKE ACTION.
• The World is watching this case. You can find the news coverage about the trial here.
• Attend a Protest on Trial: A Series for Democracy webinar watch party in Oakland!

• Sign up here.

• Attend the Southeastern Indigenous Coalition Environmental Conference in North Carolina. 

• Learn more here.

• Learn more about CERA Week in Houston, TX.
• Get involved with 7 Directions of Service!

• Join Stop MVP Southgate on Tuesday March 4th at 6:30pm ET for a comment party to get the latest on the MVP Southgate project, and learn how to submit your comment. Sign up here.

Trump’s corporate allies are escalating their attack on protest, and this lawsuit is just one piece of a larger effort to silence movements and erode democracy. We’ll break down why this trial matters, how it fits into the broader fight for free speech and dissent, and what we must do to defend our rights—together.

Slide Deck: https://gpus.link/ProtestOnTrialSlides 

Recording: https://gpus.link/ProtestOnTrialRecording 

Learning resources:

• Our website about the trial: https://greenpeaceontrial.org/ 
• Greenpeace on Trial: Energy Transfer's $300 Million Lawsuit: https://youtu.be/HgXj3WdYGCo?feature=shared 

Re-share a recent post from Greenpeace USA or create your own using the content below and share why YOU Will Not be Silenced.

• Example: Big Oil is suing Greenpeace USA in a landmark lawsuit that could set a dangerous precedent allowing attacks on unions, activists and journalists. Energy Transfer wants to silence our free speech through intimidation. I will not be silenced because my community needs protest to protect our climate. Join me in telling them #ImWithGreenpeace and take action at greenpeaceontrial.org
• Example: Big Oil company Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace USA for $300,000,000 in an abusive lawsuit attempting to silence our free speech through intimidation. Let’s show them that #WeWillNotBeSilenced: greenpeaceontrial.org. I will not be silenced for _____  - will you join me?
• Recent posts: Instagram / Facebook / TikTok / Youtube / LinkedIn / Bluesky / Twitter/X
• Hashtags: #WeWillNotBeSilenced | Stop #BigOilBullies  | #ImWithGreenpeace
• Sample post language for creating your own post:

• Big Oil company Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace USA for $300,000,000 in an abusive lawsuit attempting to silence our free speech through intimidation. Let’s show them that #WeWillNotBeSilenced or stop speaking up against harm: greenpeaceontrial.org
• Energy Transfer— the Big Oil company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline — launched an outrageous lawsuit against Greenpeace USA for $300,000,000. It’s an attack on all of our rights to protest and free speech. Join us in standing up to #BigOilBullies: greenpeaceontrial.org
• Big Oil is suing Greenpeace USA in a landmark lawsuit that could set a dangerous precedent allowing attacks on unions, activists and journalists. Energy Transfer wants to silence our free speech through intimidation. Tell them #ImWithGreenpeace and take action at greenpeaceontrial.org
• For the last 50 years, Greenpeace USA has been fighting for a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations. Now, its very existence is under threat due to an abusive lawsuit from #BigOil company Energy Transfer. Learn more and take action: greenpeaceontrial.org

• Join us on Slack to stay connected to the Greenpeace USA community by signing up HERE