CODEPINK models social justice (with a splash of pink) by making beautiful trouble at 2016 Presidential candidate appearances. Armed with our 10-point peace platform, we remind candidates that U.S. foreign policies should be based on respect, cooperation and demilitarization. We know that change will not occur unless citizens stand up!
NOTE: CODEPINK is a 501c3 and we do not endorse any candidate!
Take Action!
Join the movement to end hatred, fear mongering, bullying, and racism in America! Sign Stop Hate Dump Trump!
Find a candidate and an event: List of current candidates running for the White House.
Is there a candidate coming to your town? Tell us about it!
Join the CODEPINK Bird-Dogging Facebook Group.
Where are the candidates?
Donald Trump:
October 3, 2016, 12:00pm, Donald J. Trump will be holding a rally at the Pueblo Convention Center, Pueblo, CO http://bit.ly/1UfblVy
October 3, 2016, 3:00pm, Donald J. Trump will be holding a rally at the Budweiser Events Center, 5290 Arena Cir., Loveland, CO http://bit.ly/2dsuUSc
October 4, 2016, 11:00am, Donald J. Trump will be holding a rally at the Prescott Valley Event Center, 3201 North Main Street, Prescott Valley, AZ http://bit.ly/2dPI22I
October 5, 2016, 8:30am, Donald J. Trump will be holding a rally at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson, NV http://bit.ly/2dR9zRk
October 9, 2016, Presidential Debate, St. Louis, MO
October 11, 2016, 12:00pm, Luncheon with Donald J. Trump, Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 600 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX http://bit.ly/2dz5PzI
October 19, 2016, Presidential Debate, Las Vegas, NV
October 20, 2016, 71st Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, Waldorf Astoria, New York, NY http://bit.ly/1gmpcxf
Mike Pence:
October 3, 2016, 6:00pm, Governor Mike Pence will be holding a rally at Cox Transportation Services Inc, 10448 Dow Gil Rd., Ashland, VA http://bit.ly/2dkmvOk
October 4, 2016, Vice-Presidential Debate, Farmville, VA
October 5, 2016, 9:30am, Governor Mike Pence will be holding a rally at the Rockingham County Fair Association, Exhibit Hall, 4804 South Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, VA http://bit.ly/2dvKZoD
Hillary Clinton:
October 3, 2016, Rally in Toledo, OH
October 3, 2016, 1:30pm, Join Hillary Clinton in Akron, Goodyear Hall and Theater, 1201 E. Market St., Akron, OH http://hrc.io/2d2dbf2
October 4, 2016, 1:45pm, Hillary Clinton in Harrisburg, Zembo Shrine, 2801 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA http://hrc.io/2dIaHDN
October 5, 2016, Women’s Leadership Forum and Women for Hillary celebration for Hillary and special guest Julianna Margulies, Washington, DC http://hrc.io/2cBM3pE
October 9, 2016, Presidential Debate, St. Louis, MO
October 13, 2016, California Celebrates Hillary, San Francisco, CA http://hrc.io/2dvOuva
October 17, 2016, Alabama Democratic Conference convention, Hyatt Regency Ballroom — The Wynfrey, Hoover, AL http://bit.ly/2d7XEdm
October 19, 2016, Presidential Debate, Las Vegas, NV
October 20, 2016, 71st Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, Waldorf Astoria, New York, NY http://bit.ly/1gmpcxf
Tim Kaine:
October 5, 2016, 4:00pm, Tim Kaine in Philadelphia, Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 19 Hall, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA http://hrc.io/2cLjra4
October 6, 2016, Tim Kaine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania http://hrc.io/2dvQx2f
October 6, 2016, Voter registration event with Tim Kaine in Las Vegas, NV http://hrc.io/2dn8v4WOctober 4, 2016, Vice-Presidential Debate, Farmville, VA
Plan your strategy
- Stage a presence: Will you be attending the event inside or staying outside with banners and signs? Use the peace platform for banner messaging suggestions. Depending on the circumstances, purchase or reserve a ticket, stand in line or otherwise peacefully enter the event.
- Post your outside event to the CODEPINK action calendar.
- If you attend the event, you might be searched by security at the event. If so, slip your banner up your sleeves; fold in your pockets, pants/skirt or any other inconspicuous areas. Don’t forget a copy of the 10 Peace asks for Presidential Candidates. Be prepared to hand a copy of it to the candidate or campaign aide.
- Document your experience! Take a photo/or video with the candidate or campaign aide with a banner and/or discussion about the Peace platform. Share it on social media — Facebook, write a blog and tweet it on Twitter!
Resources
Tips on a successful Bird-dogging action
Social Media Bird-Dogging Guide
Host a Debate Watch Party - CODEPINK Style