Action 197. Walkout Jan 20 2 pm
Background: One of the classic, peaceful ways to protest is to participate in a walkout. Even
school kids do it! (1) There is a nationwide walkout scheduled for January 20, 2 pm local time. The purpose is to demonstrate that we, the people, will not cooperate with fascism.
Action: As of this moment (Thursday morning Jan. 15), there are two Maine walkouts scheduled for Tuesday, one in Augusta and the other in Northeast Harbor. There are bound to be more especially if we see heightened ICE activity. Below is a blurb from the organizing partners (2). As the links suggest, you can check back closer to the 20th to find the walkout nearest to you. Or volunteer to host one yourself!
FIND YOUR LOCAL WALK OUT! https://bit.ly/findawalkout
★ We walk towards a Free America.
★ We fight for a future that belongs to us all.
★ Everybody in, nobody out.
★ Welcome to the Free America Walkout ★
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
2pm local time, or your preferred time
Nationwide in the United States
After walking out, you can gather to protest, march, or do another creative action like a sit-in, banner deployment, or town hall!
ORGANIZERS—
HOST a walk out: https://bit.ly/1202026
Host Toolkit: https://bit.ly/jan20toolkit
Graphics: https://bit.ly/jan20graphics
EVERYONE—
Pledge to walk: https://bit.ly/jan20wewalk
Find a local protest: https://bit.ly/findawalkout (check back if you don’t see one near you yet, or consider hosting one yourself!)
Learn more: https://www.freeameri.ca
Extra Credit:
(2) https://www.freeameri.ca/partners I do not see any Maine-specific organizations on it, yet.