{"id":68,"date":"2025-07-28T15:26:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/botgfl.com\/?page_id=68"},"modified":"2026-04-02T10:35:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T14:35:37","slug":"classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/botgfl.com\/index.php\/classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lace Up for Liberation. Join the Leather Resistance!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-_Z7M-ia5Nw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Boots on the Ground \u2013 First Meeting | June 29, 2025\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1Qz8NwROobrOLF1QreDIVUD4pVW6lmQ7z?usp=drive_link\" \n     target=\"_blank\" \n     style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #004aad; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\">\n    \ud83d\udcda Class Notes and PowerPoint Presentation\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the beginning of something powerful.  This is the video recording of the very first Boots on the Ground public meeting, held on June 29, 2025, at The Eagle Wilton Manors. It marks the launch of a movement rooted in resistance, community, education, and love. We are leatherfolk, kinksters, allies, and freedom fighters. We are unapologetically queer. And we are showing up to defend democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this one-hour session, we lay the groundwork for what\u2019s to come:<br>\ud83e\udd7e Why Boots on the Ground was founded<br>\ud83d\udcda What we\u2019re fighting for and how we\u2019ll do it<br>\u270a How you can get involved in the work of building a freer future<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that even in the face of rising authoritarianism, we have the power to organize, educate, and win. No authoritarian regime in history has withstood organized opposition from just 3.5% of the population. We\u2019re building that 3.5%\u2014together.  Because our rights aren\u2019t a fetish\u2014they\u2019re fundamental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Black Civil Rights Movement  by Boots on the Ground\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y8w95P4gD8A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1WTyFgPQxzqf0HnY9jYthuK7kd0l0PFr0?usp=drive_link\" \n     target=\"_blank\" \n     style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #004aad; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\">\n    \ud83d\udcda Class Notes and PowerPoint Presentation\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a powerful one-hour class exploring the Black Civil Rights Movement in America \u2014 from the Civil War to today. Through stories of courage, resistance, and hope, we\u2019ll examine key moments like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and the rise of Black Lives Matter. This class connects historic protest techniques to modern activism, offering practical inspiration for taking action in today\u2019s political climate. Whether you&#8217;re new to civil rights history or looking to deepen your knowledge, this class is a call to learn, to reflect, and to rise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Protesting 101: Ways to Protest \" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hAg1JNJ4uzQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1pnnQR2UafGf3yjEXtXDSq7WubGWQQYVX?usp=drive_link\" \n     target=\"_blank\" \n     style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #004aad; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\">\n    \ud83d\udcda Class Notes and PowerPoint Presentation\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn bold, peaceful, and creative ways to defend democracy\u2014from rallies to art to viral videos. In just one hour, get inspired by past activists, master the ACLU\u2019s protest model, and discover how 3.5% of us can stop authoritarianism. \u270a Democracy needs YOU\u2014let\u2019s rise up together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Know the Rules,  Change the Game\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UZSP1-Q0Jg8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By Guest Presenter Big John<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our government wasn\u2019t built to be fair\u2014but knowing how it works gives us the power to bend it toward justice. In just one hour, we\u2019ll pull back the curtain on the founders\u2019 original design, trace how it\u2019s morphed into today\u2019s modern system, and uncover the hidden levers of power. This isn\u2019t a dry civics lesson\u2014it\u2019s a crash course in turning knowledge into action. Come ready to laugh, learn, and leave inspired to play smarter, louder, and stronger in the fight for real democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Protesting 201: Taking it to the Streets!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-atmoQzUvxo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><code>\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1E5D6QM968qdjKEwoYQ1ULj6Kz95n4-I2?usp=drive_link\" \n     target=\"_blank\" \n     style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #004aad; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\">\n    \ud83d\udcda Class Notes and PowerPoint Presentation\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re brand new to activism or a seasoned marcher, this class will equip you with everything you need to protest <strong>safely, legally, and powerfully<\/strong>. In a time when our rights are under attack, knowing how to show up\u2014and show out\u2014matters more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Protesting 201<\/strong>, we\u2019ll cover:<br>\ud83d\udc5f What to wear and bring (and what to leave at home)<br>\ud83d\udcf5 How to protect yourself physically, digitally, and legally<br>\ud83d\udce3 The different types of protest actions\u2014marches, sit-ins, die-ins, noise demos, and more<br>\u270a Knowing your rights when protesting (especially in hostile states)<br>\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f How to chant, support others, and stay emotionally grounded<br>\ud83e\udde0 Why protest works: a quick dive into the history and strategy behind direct action<br>\ud83d\udda4 How to plug into local and national movements effectively<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be loud, you don\u2019t need to be brave\u2014you just need to show up prepared. This class is about empowerment, education, and building the skills to make real change on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bring your questions. Bring your boots. Let\u2019s get ready.<\/strong> Because <strong>our rights aren\u2019t a fetish\u2014they\u2019re fundamental.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Protesting 301: Wallet Warriors \" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XKLwcPigVcU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1_Oskr1cJROciOEtuGCoR0bOQksUjE1Ff?usp=drive_link\" \n     target=\"_blank\" \n     style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #004aad; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\">\n    \ud83d\udcda Class Notes and PowerPoint Presentation\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wallet isn\u2019t just cash\u2014it\u2019s a <em>vote<\/em>, a <em>superpower<\/em>, a <em>revolution in your pocket<\/em>! Join us for a high-energy class where we turn receipts into rebellion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how 2025\u2019s <strong>Economic Blackouts<\/strong> made Target sweat, <strong>BDS boycotts<\/strong> crushed Nike\u2019s profits, and everyday heroes like YOU forced oligarchs to blink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll laugh, swap wins, and arm you with apps, hacks &amp; bold moves to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 Skip the bad guys<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 Boost the good ones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2728 Change the world\u2014one purchase (or non-purchase) at a time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No guilt. No gloom. Just <strong>hope, hype, and high-fives<\/strong>. Bring your coffee (ethical, obvs) and let\u2019s make corporations <em>work for us<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wallet Warriors Unite<\/strong> \u2014 See you there! \ud83d\udca5\ud83d\uded2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bootlickers &amp; Billionaires: The New Order\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jSp2CZwBS90?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1r9mjd2b6nEjlJRQsLSVvtyR2xqeWoQza?usp=drive_link\" \n     target=\"_blank\" \n     style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #004aad; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\">\n    \ud83d\udcda Class Notes and PowerPoint Presentation\n  <\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f <strong><u>Bootlickers &amp; Billionaires: The New Order<\/u><\/strong>\ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hey, you fierce freedom lovers! Dive into this 50-minute showdown where we roast the world&#8217;s wildest governments and economies \u2013 from democracy&#8217;s chaotic group chats to fascism&#8217;s toxic ex vibes. We&#8217;ll spill the tea on history, major powers like the U.S. and China, and middleweights like Turkey and Brazil, all while tying it to America&#8217;s creepy authoritarian slide (hello, Nazi rise echoes!). Get political, get woke, and get ready to fight back with Boots on the Ground!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Governments Gone Wild<\/strong>: Democracy&#8217;s hangover parties, monarchy&#8217;s family drama, authoritarianism&#8217;s suffocating hugs, and fascism&#8217;s bad-boy meltdowns \u2013 with real-world examples that&#8217;ll make you gasp!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Economic Shenanigans<\/strong>: Capitalism&#8217;s hustle hustle, socialism&#8217;s share-fest, communism&#8217;s equalizer fails, and mixed mash-ups ruling the globe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>America&#8217;s Wake-Up Call<\/strong>: Spot the fascism parallels pre-WWII and why understanding this mess is your superpower in today&#8217;s political jungle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t just scroll \u2013 join the revolution! Sign up now and let&#8217;s save democracy one fact at a time. 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