What is Pocket Protests?
Pocket Protests documents creative resistance against fascism worldwide. From backyard signs to massive demonstrations, we showcase how normal people are fighting back through everyday acts of defiance, wit and ingenuity.
Problem
Users struggle to share and discover creative resistance methods against fascism, relying on traditional activism channels like physical protests or local signage. Traditional activism channels limit reach, visibility, and inspiration for broader audiences.
Solution
A digital platform (website/app) documenting global creative protests. Users can explore and contribute examples of everyday defiance, such as art installations, witty signage, and community demonstrations, fostering inspiration and solidarity.
Customers
Activists, artists, educators, and socially conscious individuals seeking innovative ways to resist authoritarianism and share grassroots movements.
Unique Features
Focus on everyday creativity as resistance; aggregates global examples of non-traditional protests; emphasizes wit and ingenuity over conventional activism.
User Comments
Inspires new protest ideas, showcases global solidarity, highlights underreported acts of defiance, empowers grassroots movements, blends art with activism.
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt (exact metrics unspecified).
Market Size
The global civic tech sector, including activism tools, raised $3.5 billion in funding in 2021 (World Bank).
