Rachel Rye Butler

A few years ago, I organized a (pro-democracy, ironically enough) non-violent direct action at the US Capitol, where demonstrators were arrested for clamly walking up and peacefully sitting down on the Capitol Building steps. The same steps... (1/x)

@chr15_eat0n Woo! Also, if you have #Signal set as your default message app, you can still receive non-signal texts through Signal (though they will not be encrypted.) Not only do you only need to check one msg app, but msgs will automatically be signal msgs between any signal users. #privacy

9. @ryebutler reminds me that #Signal is much better for sharing videos over wifi and data networks instead of clunky MMS! and did I mention #privacy?

I'm trying to convince my family to switch to @signalapp for our group chat. what should I say? #privacy

Carol Fife of Oakland is on 🔥 fire 🔥 on the #ReclaimMLK sound truck @APTPaction. Listen in at protestsound.com

Currently on W Grand crossing Market with the @APTPaction caravan to #ReclaimMLK for anyone still looking for the caravan!

We found the caravan! For anyone else looking, the caravan is still on Adeline heading north, crossing 18th St #ReclaimMLK

Joining late is better than joining never. Finding the end of the caravan now, following the radio signal at 88.3 FM, with thanks to @APTPaction for organizing!

@SFBayResistance @APTPaction We are following along at protestsound.com! #ReclaimMLKDay

@APTPaction Have the zoom link for those not able to join?

We’re threading caravan directions here. Read and stay with us! Speakers on 88.3 FM. #ReclaimMLK Lining up on 7th now by Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.

We're up to nearly 60 members. Keep the calls coming - (202) 224-3121

@Ryschlee Shaking my head....

@ryebutler I almost got arrested by Capitol Police at said protest because I was standing too close to the steps, not even on the steps 😔

A few years ago, I organized a (pro-democracy, ironically enough) non-violent direct action at the US Capitol, where demonstrators were arrested for clamly walking up and peacefully sitting down on the Capitol Building steps. The same steps... (1/x)

Hard not to remember that a violin vigil for Elijah McClain got tear gassed.

... today, and it should be obvious why. The call is literally coming from inside the house. #EndWhiteSupremacy #itsacoup #USCapitol #CoupAttempt

... on a regular basis for nonviolently sitting and singing in the Capitol Rotunda or other ridiculously non-threatening activities. By now we've all seen the videos of police welcoming the insurrectionists through the barricades. Last I heard, there were only 12 arrests... (?/x)

They got in because they were let in. By the police, by Trump, and by the sedition caucus. #ImpeachTrumpTonight

We're not asking for you to shoot them like you shoot us. We're asking you to NOT shoot us like you don't shoot them.

As someone whose literal occupation until very recently was organizing and facilitating protests and direct actions on US Capitol grounds, I’ve gotten a more aggressive response from a cop for accidentally stepping on the wrong set of stairs than what’s happening here today.