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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.

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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. 

Recent Actions:


Justice was not served for Breonna Taylor

Tina in Portland, Maine projected in solidarity with Black Lives Matter Maine, to protest that Justice was not served for Breonna Taylor. BLM Maine gathered outside the Portland Maine Police Department, standing in solidarity with people across the country. Continue reading

Solidarity with SEIU Janitors

In San Francisco, AE rocked his digital projector in support of SEIU 87 Janitors. Projected messages included, "My Work is Essential - My Vote is Essential," and "SF Janitors Fighting for PPP and HealthCare to Stay Alive".  Continue reading

Honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Portland

The night of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing, Tina did some solo digital and GOBO projections in downtown Portland Maine. Recently, she had converted her spotlight to an LED and now has the capacity to project images brightly, in color.   A couple nights later she went out with other state and local groups and projected at the community vigil.   Continue reading

Dept of Justice projections for Julian Assange

Phil projected on the Dept of Justice building in the National Capitol, in solidarity with Julian Assange and 1st Amendment Protected Free Speech. Continue reading

Kevin Zeese ¡Presente!

Just a couple nights after his passing, Backbone activists projected images of Kevin Zeese onto the Venezuelan Embassy in DC. Continue reading