52 CONSISTENT WEEKS OF THE SIGN RALLY ON THE BRIDGE: ONE YEAR!
THIS SATURDAY (12:00 – 1:00) MARKS OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CONSISTENT PRESENCE ON THE BRIDGE – THANK YOU ALL! 

Consistent, sustained nonviolent protest is highly effective, with studies showing peaceful campaigns are twice as likely to succeed as violent ones. Key benefits include building broad public support, shifting political loyalties, forcing government concessions, and achieving enduring policy changes by utilizing diverse, strategic actions. (* read below for more details)Hope you can make it tomorrow from Noon to 1:00pm to continue to show our support for the US Constitution, Democracy, Justice, and Freedom. And to show our disgust with this administration’s war crimes, cover up of the Epstein files, inhumane immigration policies, and so much more. YOUR VOICES MATTER! (Extra signs available at the bridge each week.)Then join others for lunch or a beverage at the Landing Market after the rally for community and conversation. Did you know that creating community can add an extra 7.5 years to your life? 

* Key Benefits of Consistent Protest:

• Policy and Political Change: Sustained protests can lead to significant policy adjustments, such as tax changes, or the removal of political leaders, as seen in global examples like Chile, Sudan, and Algeria in 2019.
• The 3.5% Rule: Research by Erica Chenoweth indicates that nonviolent movements that manage to mobilize at least 3.5% of the population consistently are almost always successful.
• Shifting Public Opinion: Regular protests keep issues in the public eye, turning “attention-grabbing” events into long-term shifts in awareness, opinion, and ultimately, behavior.
• Building Political Coalitions: Protests act as a “gateway drug” to activism, building networks and organizing skills that can be used for future, larger campaigns, and broadening support for a cause.
• Marginalized Voice Amplification: Protest provides a critical platform for marginalized communities to demand justice, challenge oppressive systems, and protect their communities.
• Psychological Well-being & Empowerment: Regular participation can improve mental health by reducing feelings of helplessness, boosting morale, reducing anxiety, and creating a sense of agency and “meaning-making” during crises.
• Community Cohesion & Emotional Synchrony: Protests often create “collective effervescence,” a joyful or energetic state of togetherness that builds social connection and solidarity.

The 3.5% Rule:

At our Decorah rallies, we’ve achieved over 3.5% of the Decorah population each time! The most recent NO KINGS event on March 28 had over 700 attendees, while down from other events in 2025, it was still about 10% of the total population of Decorah and 3.38% of Winneshiek County’s population! There were over 3,200 other events all over the country that same day, and over 60 of those were in Iowa!

Immigration Action Network

Since the Postville raid in 2008, Immigration Action Network has focused on direct accompaniment and support for our immigrant neighbors. Our volunteers provide essential services such as transportation to appointments, delivery of furniture and food staples, and quarterly legal clinics with immigration lawyers. We provide microloans to families in need and also have funds for emergency situations. We help to connect immigrant families to local resources and build relationships of mutual trust and respect.

If you would like to become involved with this effort, click on the following link:
Volunteer Signup Form