Welcome to Peaceful Protest
Are you regularly muttering “what the holy f**k?” while doom-scrolling through headlines that would have been satire a decade ago? Feeling a quiet (or noisy) rage when the morning newsfeed has you very seriously contemplating fleeing to a remote cabin? You’re not malfunctioning, you’re paying attention. As algorithms feed us increasingly absurd realities and social media platforms become emotional minefields, some of us are trying to work out what our role is in this moment of apparent madness.
It feels as though if you are paying attention, there’s a lot to worry about. It’s that gnawing feeling in the pit of your stomach when you see headlines reporting indescribable suffering, massive abuses of power, ice caps melting, billionaires joyriding in space while the rest of us ration our heating, or politicians treating accountability like it’s an optional extra. Many of us are left wondering: What has happened to the future we were promised, or perhaps assumed we would be a part of?
We were supposed to be the generation that built on the Boomer years and the hard work of equal rights warriors, environmental champions, and the feminist icons of the 50s/60s/70s, to name a few examples. Instead, we’re staring down extreme wealth inequality, environmental collapse, and the rapid erosion of our rights. We’re watching younger generations inherit a world that feels increasingly rigged against them.
It’s a bit late for me to become an activist, but it’s still better than never. Born in London in 1962, I’ve watched my three children, and nieces and nephew, struggle against a tide of diminishing opportunities. The wealth slide that happened while we were busy building careers and families has left the next generations without the foundations we took for granted: affordable education (free would be good!) decent, low-cost housing, stable employment, the basic right to plan a future. The radical idea that young people should be able to afford some fun in their lives, and look forward to building a family without contemplating bankruptcy does not seem unreasonable to me!
The increasing realisation that we missed something critical, took our eyes off the ball while the rules of the game changed entirely, became my tipping point. Peaceful Protest was born from constant worry transformed into purpose: if we created this mess by looking away, we can fix it by looking directly at it, together.
But here’s the thing about uneasiness—it’s a spark. It’s the thing that makes us sit up, pay attention, and, most importantly, do something. And that’s where Peaceful Protest comes in. No significant change in living standards or equality or the
This website is here because we believe in the power of community. We believe that when people come together, armed with knowledge, passion, and maybe a few witty placards, we can challenge authority, call out corruption, and demand better. Better for our kids, better for the planet, better for all of us.
Does protest work? It may be the only thing that does! The Poll Tax protests of 1990 brought down not just an unjust policy but ultimately contributed to Thatcher’s resignation. Remember the 2019 School Climate Strikes led by determined teenagers, that fundamentally shifted the conversation about environmental policy in Parliament. When we show up consistently and peacefully, power listens.
We’re not here to wallow in despair (although a good rant is always welcome). We’re here to connect you with like-minded people who are just as fed up as you are—and just as ready to channel frustration into action. Whether it’s attending a protest, speaking directly to your MP, or simply educating yourself on the issues that matter, one small step can turn into several, and inspire other people to get on board.
Peaceful doesn’t mean passive. It means smart, strategic, and relentless. It means knowing when to march, when to speak, and when to support others in their specific struggles, without taking over.. It means standing up to power not with fists, but with determination, wit, and a refusal to back down.
So, if you’ve ever felt like you’re shouting into the void, know this: you’re not alone. There are many of us out there—people who care deeply about the world we’re leaving behind and who are ready to fight for something better.
Maybe we can turn uneasiness into action. We can challenge the status quo, hold the powerful to account, and even have a laugh along the way. You definitely need a pretty robust sense of humour to navigate these waters.
Explore the site to find the inspiration, tools and connections you need and join the conversation with me on Threads (@peacefulprotest) or BlueSky (@peacefulprotest.bsky.social). This site will build by adding your events, your comments and your strategies.
Your uneasiness matters. Your action matters more.
Let’s make some noise.
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