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Backbone Campaign amplifies the aspirations of "We the People" with creative strategies and artful activism to manifest a world where life, community, nature, and our obligations to future generations are honored as sacred.

Backbone Campaign Pledge of Nonviolence: Backbone Campaign is a nonviolent movement-building organization that utilizes creative tactical tools and artful activism and is strongly committed to nonviolence in all of its work. We unequivocally condemn any form of violence, property destruction, or advocacy of violence by representatives of, or participants in Backbone-affiliated actions. We will not condone any actions that could endanger our supporters, the public, or counter-protestors. We consider any call for violence or behavior inconsistent with the above to be agent-provocateur-like behavior, and it will not be tolerated. To participate in Backbone actions, participants must agree to this nonviolence pledge.

We invite you to join us in reclaiming our democracy by building a populism that appeals to the best in people, not the worst. Stand up, Skill up & Pitch-in for social, economic, and environmental justice with boldness and creativity! Amplify your impact with artful activism that earns media and makes people feel empowered and emboldened.

D.I.Y. Tactics - A variety of creative tactics and replicable actions you and a few friends can mobilize for maximum impact!
Imagery Library - A library of giant imagery, inflatables and puppets you can check out.
Solidarity Brigades - Connect with other creative change agents in our Solidarity Brigade peer-to-peer artful activist network.

If you're excited about Backbone's brand of artful activism and want to fuel more actions like these, please make a donation here. Being the Nation's Prop Library for Progressive Activism requires staff, supplies, imagery shipping, and more. We're all in this together, and we cannot do this without your support.

Fife 54th Ave E and I-5 Overpass Banner Team
- Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 04:00 PM
- 54th Ave E & I-5 Overpass in Fife, WA
- 2 people are going
Building on multiple successful banner actions, Backbone is growing our overpass bannering by adding people and locations. Volunteers are building additional banners so we can increase the number of squads and locations for deployment.

Can you help deploy a banner in Fife at the 54th Ave E & I-5 overpass?

RSVP below if you can help out.

Send an email to [email protected] if you live elsewhere and would like to organize or be part of a bannering squad in your area.

We do encourage anyone and everyone who is going to attend to RSVP. If there is inclement weather and the decision is made to put everyone's safety first, we need a method to contact everyone. We will contact via text and/or email with cancellations, but will need your contact info to do so!
50th & I-5 Afternoon Overpass Banner Team
- Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 04:45 PM
- 50th & I-5 Overpass in Seattle, WA
Building on multiple successful banner actions, Backbone is growing our overpass bannering by adding people and locations. Volunteers are building additional banners so we can increase the number of squads and locations for deployment.

Can you help deploy a banner in the Seattle area Thursday afternoon at the 50th & I-5 overpass 4:45-5:45 PM?

RSVP below if you can help out.

Send an email to [email protected] if you live elsewhere and would like to organize or be part of a bannering squad in your area.

We do encourage anyone and everyone who is going to attend to RSVP. If there is inclement weather and the decision is made to put everyone's safety first, we need a method to contact everyone. We will contact via text and/or email with cancellations, but will need your contact info to do so!
Olympia Visibility Brigade at Chehalis Western Trail over I-5
- Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Chehalis Western Trail over I-5 in Lacey, WA
Building on multiple successful banner actions, Backbone is growing our overpass bannering by adding people and locations. Volunteers are building additional banners so we can increase the number of squads and locations for deployment.

Impatient for the next big protest? Olympia Visibility Brigade is too! Join them weekly to make good trouble!

They deploy each weekend on overpasses in the Olympia-Tumwater-Lacey Area. They also deploy on Monday during evening rush hour. They support Capitol protests when possible.

Bring your high-viz signs, flags, fun costumes, a good mood, and be tolerant of terrible dancing. Introverts welcome!

Send an email to [email protected] if you live elsewhere and would like to organize or be part of a bannering squad in your area.

We do encourage anyone and everyone who is going to attend to RSVP. If there is inclement weather and the decision is made to put everyone's safety first, we need a method to contact everyone. We will contact via text and/or email with cancellations, but will need your contact info to do so!

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Banner Building at Backbone Warehouse on Vashon
- Mon, Jun 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Banner Building at Backbone Warehouse on Vashon
Building on multiple successful banner actions, Backbone will be creating additional banners with a pro-democracy, humanizing messages every Monday and deploying them every Thursday morning.

Can you join us at Backbone's Vashon warehouse to help make banners?

We are gathering every Monday from 12-4pm
Please sign up for a 2 hr shift so we'll know when to expect you. You are of course welcome stay for the whole time.

RSVP below. Address of the Banner Build will be shared with you by email.

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Kirkland NE 70th Street & I-405 Overpass Banner Team
- Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 08:00 AM
- Kirkland NE 70th Street & I-405 Overpass in Kirkland, WA
Building on multiple successful banner actions, Backbone is growing our overpass bannering by adding people and locations. Volunteers are building additional banners so we can increase the number of squads and locations for deployment.

Can you help deploy a banner in Kirkland Thursday? We'll be bannering over I-405 at the NE 70th Street and I-405 Overpass from 8-9 AM.

RSVP below if you can help out.

Send an email to [email protected] if you live elsewhere and would like to organize or be part of a bannering squad in your area.

We do encourage anyone and everyone who is going to attend to RSVP. If there is inclement weather and the decision is made to put everyone's safety first, we need a method to contact everyone. We will contact via text and/or email with cancellations, but will need your contact info to do so!

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50th & I-5 Overpass Banner Team
- Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 08:00 AM
- 50th & I-5 Overpass in Seattle, WA
Building on multiple successful banner actions, Backbone is growing our overpass bannering by adding people and locations. Volunteers are building additional banners so we can increase the number of squads and locations for deployment.

Can you help deploy a banner in the Seattle area Thursday morning at the 50th & I-5 overpass 8-9 AM?

RSVP below if you can help out.

Send an email to [email protected] if you live elsewhere and would like to organize or be part of a bannering squad in your area.

We do encourage anyone and everyone who is going to attend to RSVP. If there is inclement weather and the decision is made to put everyone's safety first, we need a method to contact everyone. We will contact via text and/or email with cancellations, but will need your contact info to do so!

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