The 50501 movement (50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement) is a grassroots political organization that emerged in early 2025 to organize nationwide protests against the second Trump administration.

Movement Evolution

January 2025: Reddit Origins The movement began on Reddit as a call for coordinated protests across all 50 states, growing from a simple organizing concept to a nationwide network.

February 2025: First Major Protests Organized large-scale demonstrations on February 5, followed by “No Kings on Presidents Day” protests on February 17, establishing the movement’s presence.

March-June 2025: Sustained Mobilization Continued organizing major protests including March 4 demonstrations, April 5 “Hands Off” protests, May Day events, and June 14 “No Kings” protests.

Organizational Structure

The movement operates as a decentralized network without formal organizational structure:

• No traditional 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 status
• Volunteer-driven coordination
• Multiple autonomous local groups using shared branding
• Coalition approach with various grassroots organizations

Digital Strategy

50501’s organizing approach emphasizes:

• Reddit-based initial coordination and planning
• Social media amplification across platforms
• Local organizing through digital tools
• Peaceful protest coordination
• Grassroots fundraising and resource sharing

Key Partnerships

The movement has formed alliances with established progressive organizations:

• Political Revolution (Bernie Sanders-affiliated group)
• Various local resistance groups
• Anti-Trump coalition organizations

Protest Focus

Primary areas of opposition include:

• Executive overreach concerns
• Project 2025 policy agenda
• Federal government restructuring
• Tech industry influence in government
• Constitutional and democratic norms

The movement emphasizes peaceful protest methods and explicitly prohibits violence at all events.