another leaked document...internal memo at Google on how their employees should be protesting.
https://www.projectveritas.com/2019...l-beginners-guide-to-protesting-resistgoogle/
what a strange place to work..... 3-page PDF at https://www.projectveritas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/GoogleResist.pdf
Beginner’s Guide to ProtestingHow to Guide + What to Expect + How You Can Help________________________________________Purpose of this document: Create a living document to assemble best practices and ensure thateveryone feels comfortable and pumped about Resist@Google.com marches/protests. Pleasecontribute to + comment on this document at will. Don’t feel comfortable, or want to help?Reach out:resist@google.com________________________________________Quick Reference:● What to Bring● Do’s and Dont’s● Know Your Rights● Expert’s Guide to ChantingProtesting is an important part of Democracy, and it’s important to remember that it’s a provenmethod of enacting civil change. You’re exercising your rights by participating, and while it’senergizing to be surrounded by people united by a common cause, it’s more enjoyable andsafer when you come prepared. Especially if you’ve never participated in a protest, it can bedaunting. This guide is meant to help you have an effective, safe, and fun time. You shouldleave feeling positive (and maybe tired!)Check out examples of protest movements which successfully forced real change: Women’sSuffrage (Susan B Anthony), Marriage Equality (Harvey Milk), Civil Rights (MLK Jr), LaborMovement (Knights of Labor), Boston Tea Party
and more.A few quick reminders:● The protest is about the cause. Be energetic! Make noise! Participate in the chants!Carry a sign! Invite others (even if they don’t work for Google!)● Media might be present. So smile, get that hair done, and be sure you’ve got yourgame face on. Nobody wants to be the bored protestor checking their phone on TwitterWhat to Bring● Clothing/Attire○ Weather appropriate clothes -- marching warms you up, but it still might be cold○ Comfortable shoes -- you’ll be marching○ Sunglasses -- if it’s sunny● Other stuff○ Water -- you’ll be chanting, shouting, and walking around outside○ Food -- bringing a snack will help keep your energy up, and make sure you’refired up for the right reasons, and not just hangry○ Sunblock○ A Sign -- feel free to make your own, but you don’t need one to participate!■ Ideas for signage include “#NoMuslimBan #NoWall” “Don’t Be Evil”“Refugees Welcome” “Immigrants Welcome” “Make America WelcomingAgain” “#GooglersUnite” “Resist” “Never Again” “No Ban No Wall” “This isnot who we are” “Muslims cure cancer”■ Get ready-to-prints signs from go/welcomesigns or this Drive folder○ Energy -- See the Expert’s Guide to Chanting for more Do’s and Dont’s● Do’s○ Have a plan. At least a rough idea of where you’re going and what you’re doing!○ Bring a friend. Buddying up is a good way to stay safe, and it makes the debriefafter more fun.○ Debrief afterwards with resist@google.com. What went well? What didn’t?How can things be improved for next time?○ Talk to the press and express your views. Remember your views are notnecessarily the views of the company or even those around you. But goodinspiration can be the signs around you ■ If you’re uncomfortable talking to the press, then don’t!○ Be aware of the situation and your surroundings. It’s okay to leave. Don’t feelpressure to do something or be somewhere you don’t want to.○ Know your rights.● Don’ts○ No violence.○ No shouting obscenities.○ Don’t escalate. Keep your responses to any opposition or unexpected reactionsin check. Emotions can run high, and keeping your awareness about how youfeel will make■ Remember, if you’re a person with relative privilege in a protest, avoidescalating. You might unintentionally put less privileged people in higherrisk situations.○ Don’t feel obligated to stop at crosswalks. Be careful! But the point is todisrupt, and a crosswalk can split up the group when it’s large○ No dangerous routes, even if it’s “on the route.” Watch out for construction,heavy traffic, and be aware of your surroundings.○ Don’t leave trash! Signs, water, and all the other materials that make for a goodprotest also could make a lot of trash. Be sure to take your litter with you andavoid leaving the protest sign a mess. That’s not the impression we want toleave!■ Also remember that stuffing trash cans with protest signs after the eventmakes for a sad photo op, so just take it with you.Know Your Rights● Here are a few resources:○ National■ ACLU’s information on protester rights■ National Lawyer Guild’s guide for dealing with law enforcement○ State■Expert’s Guide to Chanting● There’s nothing more sad than when a protest looks like a quiet group of folks hobblingthrough the streets holding a few rolled up signs.● So, do the opposite:○ Be energetic! Clap your hands, make noise, chant with the chanting, andparticipate with enthusiasm○ You can smile and enjoy the comradery, but also remember that this is a protest.So it isn’t the same thing as hanging out with your friends.■ The group assembled for a reason. Be that badass photo shouting forwhat they believe in, not that person checking your phone looking bored.● Many chants are call and response, this is to keep people in sync, and also has built inrest breaks, meaning you can chant longer, and louder. If you’re calling, call into thecrowd, you’re a minority, and its the crowd that needs to hear you, the response is aimedoutwards.● Example Chants:○ What do we want? JUSTICE! When do we want it? NOW!○ Oh HEY. Hey OH. That Muslim Ban Has Got To Go. Oh HEY. Hey OH. That…○ Show me what democracy looks like? THIS is what democracy looks like○ No Ban! No Wall!○ No Ban, No Wall, Sanctuary for All○ No Ban, No Wall, America’s for All○ No Hate, No Fear, Refugees are welcome here○ No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants are welcome here○ From Palestine to Mexico, All the walls have got to go○ One, Two, Three, Four - Bring your Rich, Bring your Poor. Five, Six, Seven, Eight- No more Fear, No more Hate
https://www.projectveritas.com/2019...l-beginners-guide-to-protesting-resistgoogle/
what a strange place to work..... 3-page PDF at https://www.projectveritas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/GoogleResist.pdf
Beginner’s Guide to ProtestingHow to Guide + What to Expect + How You Can Help________________________________________Purpose of this document: Create a living document to assemble best practices and ensure thateveryone feels comfortable and pumped about Resist@Google.com marches/protests. Pleasecontribute to + comment on this document at will. Don’t feel comfortable, or want to help?Reach out:resist@google.com________________________________________Quick Reference:● What to Bring● Do’s and Dont’s● Know Your Rights● Expert’s Guide to ChantingProtesting is an important part of Democracy, and it’s important to remember that it’s a provenmethod of enacting civil change. You’re exercising your rights by participating, and while it’senergizing to be surrounded by people united by a common cause, it’s more enjoyable andsafer when you come prepared. Especially if you’ve never participated in a protest, it can bedaunting. This guide is meant to help you have an effective, safe, and fun time. You shouldleave feeling positive (and maybe tired!)Check out examples of protest movements which successfully forced real change: Women’sSuffrage (Susan B Anthony), Marriage Equality (Harvey Milk), Civil Rights (MLK Jr), LaborMovement (Knights of Labor), Boston Tea Party
and more.A few quick reminders:● The protest is about the cause. Be energetic! Make noise! Participate in the chants!Carry a sign! Invite others (even if they don’t work for Google!)● Media might be present. So smile, get that hair done, and be sure you’ve got yourgame face on. Nobody wants to be the bored protestor checking their phone on TwitterWhat to Bring● Clothing/Attire○ Weather appropriate clothes -- marching warms you up, but it still might be cold○ Comfortable shoes -- you’ll be marching○ Sunglasses -- if it’s sunny● Other stuff○ Water -- you’ll be chanting, shouting, and walking around outside○ Food -- bringing a snack will help keep your energy up, and make sure you’refired up for the right reasons, and not just hangry○ Sunblock○ A Sign -- feel free to make your own, but you don’t need one to participate!■ Ideas for signage include “#NoMuslimBan #NoWall” “Don’t Be Evil”“Refugees Welcome” “Immigrants Welcome” “Make America WelcomingAgain” “#GooglersUnite” “Resist” “Never Again” “No Ban No Wall” “This isnot who we are” “Muslims cure cancer”■ Get ready-to-prints signs from go/welcomesigns or this Drive folder○ Energy -- See the Expert’s Guide to Chanting for more Do’s and Dont’s● Do’s○ Have a plan. At least a rough idea of where you’re going and what you’re doing!○ Bring a friend. Buddying up is a good way to stay safe, and it makes the debriefafter more fun.○ Debrief afterwards with resist@google.com. What went well? What didn’t?How can things be improved for next time?○ Talk to the press and express your views. Remember your views are notnecessarily the views of the company or even those around you. But goodinspiration can be the signs around you ■ If you’re uncomfortable talking to the press, then don’t!○ Be aware of the situation and your surroundings. It’s okay to leave. Don’t feelpressure to do something or be somewhere you don’t want to.○ Know your rights.● Don’ts○ No violence.○ No shouting obscenities.○ Don’t escalate. Keep your responses to any opposition or unexpected reactionsin check. Emotions can run high, and keeping your awareness about how youfeel will make■ Remember, if you’re a person with relative privilege in a protest, avoidescalating. You might unintentionally put less privileged people in higherrisk situations.○ Don’t feel obligated to stop at crosswalks. Be careful! But the point is todisrupt, and a crosswalk can split up the group when it’s large○ No dangerous routes, even if it’s “on the route.” Watch out for construction,heavy traffic, and be aware of your surroundings.○ Don’t leave trash! Signs, water, and all the other materials that make for a goodprotest also could make a lot of trash. Be sure to take your litter with you andavoid leaving the protest sign a mess. That’s not the impression we want toleave!■ Also remember that stuffing trash cans with protest signs after the eventmakes for a sad photo op, so just take it with you.Know Your Rights● Here are a few resources:○ National■ ACLU’s information on protester rights■ National Lawyer Guild’s guide for dealing with law enforcement○ State■Expert’s Guide to Chanting● There’s nothing more sad than when a protest looks like a quiet group of folks hobblingthrough the streets holding a few rolled up signs.● So, do the opposite:○ Be energetic! Clap your hands, make noise, chant with the chanting, andparticipate with enthusiasm○ You can smile and enjoy the comradery, but also remember that this is a protest.So it isn’t the same thing as hanging out with your friends.■ The group assembled for a reason. Be that badass photo shouting forwhat they believe in, not that person checking your phone looking bored.● Many chants are call and response, this is to keep people in sync, and also has built inrest breaks, meaning you can chant longer, and louder. If you’re calling, call into thecrowd, you’re a minority, and its the crowd that needs to hear you, the response is aimedoutwards.● Example Chants:○ What do we want? JUSTICE! When do we want it? NOW!○ Oh HEY. Hey OH. That Muslim Ban Has Got To Go. Oh HEY. Hey OH. That…○ Show me what democracy looks like? THIS is what democracy looks like○ No Ban! No Wall!○ No Ban, No Wall, Sanctuary for All○ No Ban, No Wall, America’s for All○ No Hate, No Fear, Refugees are welcome here○ No Hate, No Fear, Immigrants are welcome here○ From Palestine to Mexico, All the walls have got to go○ One, Two, Three, Four - Bring your Rich, Bring your Poor. Five, Six, Seven, Eight- No more Fear, No more Hate
