We need your help to keep the momentum going - here’s what’s next

April 5 Was Just the Beginning

On April 5, people around the world took to the streets in a coordinated day of action to resist fascism, disinformation, and the rise of authoritarianism. In Vancouver, we rallied outside the U.S. Consulate in collaboration with Toque Off and in solidarity with the Hands Off! movement — and the turnout was powerful.

One person even told us they were on their way to vote in the Vancouver by-election and felt energized by seeing the protest. It was a reminder: people are showing up to protect democracy, not just with signs, but with ballots, with care, and with commitment. 

The energy in our Signal group is inspiring and electric. 

This momentum is real. We need YOU to keep help us keep it going. 

Upcoming Protests

Vancouver Against Fascism x Hands Off Rally – April 19
This is a continent-wide call to action. The goal? Mobilize 3.5% of the population — the historic threshold that has tipped movements into victory. Join us in front of Vancouver City Hall to say: we are the resistance, and we are not going away.

Protest for Democracy – April 26
Just days before the federal election, we’ll gather once again to amplify the call for responsible voting and collective defense of our democratic rights. Held at Vancouver City Hall, this action is about making visible the opposition to far-right politics — and showing that we are many.

→ See full event details here

New on the blog: Why 3.5% matters

New on the Blog: Why 3.5% Matters
To put a fine point on the April 19th protest, in our latest post, we break down the “3.5% rule” — a powerful finding from political scientist Erica Chenoweth, showing that nonviolent movements that engage just 3.5% of the population almost always succeed.

It’s not a magic number — it’s a map. And we’re following it.

→ Read how we’re applying it to Vancouver here

Coming Up from VAF

We’re growing — not just in numbers, but in infrastructure. Here’s what’s on the horizon:

• Online Sessions on Disinformation (Zoom):
  We’re imagining these as a kind of workshop and a chance to come together, share what we’re seeing, decode narratives, and figure out how we respond. Disinformation thrives on isolation. We’re building the opposite. Details on this TBD

• Website Upgrade + Event Calendar:
  We’re shifting to a more secure web platform and will start posting regular updates, along with a live calendar of protests and events we support.

• New Information Hub:
  Based on requests from members, we’re building out a space for grounding and clarity — a place to find both:

• Backgrounders – Core concepts that shape how we organize, like the 3.5% rule, what fascism is, and how to build your own movement.

• News & Analysis – Still building this out, but it is meant to be curated digests and commentary that cut through the noise and help us make sense of what’s happening around us.

Please keep the suggestions coming, our strength is in our shared voices.