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Change the Board

Simple, peaceful ways to take part. Choose one step. That is enough.

Change the Board is a peaceful, local rally effort. Neighbors gather lawfully to ask for due process, transparency and accountability in our courts.

Rally plan organized by Sandra [TO CONFIRM: Sandra’s full name as she would like it shown]. Shared here by Carey Ann George.

You do not need to do everything. Pick one step. You can say no to anything, at any time.

Printable simple guide (PDF)

Five ways to take part

  1. Join a local rally, if it suits you

    Stand peacefully with others. Keep sidewalks and doorways clear.

    When
    [TO CONFIRM: date and time]
    Where
    [TO CONFIRM: exact address of the rally site]
    Who to ask
    [TO CONFIRM: local event lead and how to reach them]

  2. Sign the petition

    Sign online, or at the petition table at a rally. Signing is your choice.

    Sign the petition

  3. Help with one small role

    For example greeting people, the petition table or accessibility. Roles rotate, and nobody is expected every week.

    Who
    Your local event lead [TO CONFIRM: contact]

    Hi, I would like to help with the Change the Board rally. I could help with greeting, the petition table or accessibility, and I am usually free on [days]. Please let me know if there is a good fit, and no pressure if not.

    Volunteer

  4. Share it with one person

    One person is plenty.

    I am learning about Change the Board, a peaceful rally effort for due process, transparency and accountability in our courts. Here is a simple page with small ways to take part, if you are interested: careyg.com/change-the-board

    Share the flyer

    You can print it, post it or send it to one person.

    Change the Board flyer in a black and white chess theme. It explains the movement's mission, a color key of chess pieces for eight kinds of court and agency issues, how the CourtBinder app helps organize evidence, and ways to get connected, including courtbinder.app, the Survivor and Rally Helper Bot and courtbinderapp@gmail.com.

    Download the flyer

    Carey Ann George is one of the developers and partners of CourtBinder, which is featured on this flyer.

  5. Know your rights before you go

    A short read can help you feel steady.

    ACLU: Protesters’ rights

Want to do more? (optional)

If you have a concern about your own case

Please keep case details private at a rally. Ask for a take-home card instead. No one can promise legal help or an outcome.

Watch court quietly

Court watchers sit in on public hearings and take neutral notes. Some family hearings are closed.

Court watch instructions

Lead a rally in your city

First, check with your city whether a permit is needed. Ask for the answer in writing. You can copy this note.

Hello, we are planning a small, peaceful gathering at [exact location] on [date and time] with about [number] people. Could you tell me whether this needs a permit or approval, and confirm in writing? Thank you.

For petition table helpers

Email signature totals (not scans) to courtbinderapp@gmail.com. Put this in the subject: “CHANGE THE BOARD | STATE | CITY | DATE | PETITION COUNT.”

Our shared promise

We stay peaceful and lawful. We keep entrances clear, respect everyone’s privacy and protect children.

Questions about this page? Write to carey@jcconsultancy.biz.

This page shares organizing information. It is not legal advice.