John,
This past Sunday's Resistance Lab was incredible — and a clear reminder of the collective power we can build together.
More than 3,000 people joined us for our 13th Resistance Lab, making it one of our biggest yet. And if that wasn't inspiring enough,we just PASSED a resolution at the King County Council calling on Congress to withhold DHS funding unless it includes real guardrails and accountability, such as ending for-profit detention, and protecting our communities from ICE and CBP's abusive tactics. It's the first of its kind in the nation, and it originated right here in our Resistance Lab.
Since we launched our first Lab in March of last year, we've trained over 24,000 people across the country in nonviolent resistance, equipping communities with the tools and support to organize, resist, and create lasting change.
Here's what one of the attendees had to say about our Resistance Lab:
"We've already put some of our ideas into action and have begun networking with others who watched the training and have similar issues. We are so grateful for these sessions and the opportunity to connect with our community in new and positive ways."
Anne, from California
On Sunday, we began by grounding ourselves in a moment of silence for Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were brutalized and killed in Minneapolis under ICE's reign of terror. Their deaths are part of an unprecedented level of chaos and cruelty that demands action.
During the session, we discussed what's happening on the ground in Minnesota and how we resist Trump's dangerous authoritarian agenda with courage, care, and our collective power. We focused on turning our anger, grief, and apathy into action — because authoritarianism can only be defeated by the strength of our people-powered movements.
We also discussed the Backfire Model, which is designed to, as Pramila stated, "make the violent actions of an authoritarian regime 'backfire' on themselves." It's guided by the Five R's, which intensify public pressure and mobilize communities: Reveal, Redeem, Reframe, Redirect, Resist!
I started the Resistance Lab to build and train a movement of people all over the country who refuse to back down in the face of injustice, and I need your help to keep it up.
Thank you, John. Every action you take builds this movement, and this weekend showed just how unstoppable we can be when we stand together with purpose.
In solidarity,
Pramila Jayapal
P.S. — Want to join the next Resistance Lab? Make sure to sign up for our next virtual session on Sunday, March 8th!
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