When Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery in 1955, it was a heroic act — but not an isolated one. It took persistent community organizing to propel the Civil Rights Movement forward despite resistance and setbacks. But with continued planning and determination, activists secured historic landmark legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Protesting is a powerful way for Americans across the political spectrum to raise their voices. Use our guide to plan your messaging and approach for a safe protest that can create real change. Guide is at Change.org/Protest. (fb)

Following a Supreme Court decision that allowed the Trump administration to enforce its ban on transgender troops, the Pentagon is preparing to discharge up to 1,000 service members who openly identify as trans. Other service members who have yet to openly identify as trans have 30 days to remove themselves. A new petition argues that forced discharge is unjust for the many transgender service members who have served honorably for 15 years or more — now facing removal without the chance to collect the retirement benefits they’ve earned. Should trans members involuntarily discharged after 15+ years get early retirement? To read or sign the petition, go to Change.org/TransService. #trans #lgbtw #military #army #navy #airforce (fb)