Crimson Goes Blue

Forging a more just American democracy by harnessing the talents, passion, and resources of the Harvard community

Take Action (for CGB members)

Had enough of Trump and his cronies? Join us to fight back. Your participation matters more than ever!

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If you attend a protest, let us see you there. Take a selfie and send it to us for our gallery

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Take Action (for everyone)

It's time for action, and everyone is needed. Here are some ways to resist the authoritarian tide:

Call elected officials
Not sure what to say, or don’t have the phone numbers? Go to 5calls.org (or download the app) for scripts on 29 topics from stopping DOGE to supporting Ukraine.

Send letters to elected officials
Not good at writing letters? Resistbot will turn your texts into faxes, emails, or physical letters.

Participate in online and in-person events
Mobilize lists many events, including meetings with local Democratic party officials in your city or state.

Join a protest
Find details about upcoming protests at Indivisible, The Big List of Protests, and 50501.

Join a local group
Focus on issues of importance to your area. Indivisible has a page to help find groups near you.

Stay informed
Subscribe to progressive newsletters and podcasts, and follow websites that will keep you up-to-date with the latest outlooks and options.

Keep your spirits up
Listen to our playlist of encouraging anthems about empowerment and resistance, from the past seven decades.

Our Community in Action

Our members are hitting the streets to champion democracy, fair elections, and Democratic candidates. Don’t miss out. Join in.

Signs of the Times

The signs in this slideshow — photographed by Crimson Goes Blue members at a demonstration in March outside Fox News in New York City — are a reminder that you’re not alone in opposing the actions and policies of Trump, Vance, Musk, and the Republican administration. If you attend a rally in coming weeks and months, send us a selfie and/or photos of the best signs, and we may add it to our slideshow. (Find protests via 50501 movement and Mobilize.)

What Crimson Goes Blue supporters are saying…

"Hope for American democracy lies with the Democratic party right now and the people who are willing to organize for it. We need to mobilize massive popular engagement in the coming election and I know Crimson Goes Blue will be a critical factor in that effort.”

Representative Jamie Raskin, HR ‘83, Crimson Goes Blue Member

“Crimson Goes Blue is the group that I’d been looking for! They have combined joyful community-building and effective activism, working to protect our democracy. In an ‘all hands on deck’ moment for our country, I am glad to be on the same deck as Crimson Goes Blue.”

Actress/Activist Amy Brenneman, HR ‘86, Crimson Goes Blue member

Hear from more Crimson Goes Blue supporters on our About page.

Benefits of Joining Crimson Goes Blue

Joining is free and open to all Harvard alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

Maximize your impact

If you’re uncertain about where to donate as you’re barraged with political requests…

In our quarterly Portfolio, we research and point you to local and national elections and groups where your money will have the greatest impact

If you have limited time and want to take effective action…

We inform you about volunteer opportunities where you can really make a difference

Benefit from expertise

If you’re overloaded with election information and misinformation…

We let you know what’s most important and what’s true

If you’re discouraged by negative political rhetoric…

We remind you of the good news that often gets overlooked

If you’re uncertain about how to respond to skeptics about the accomplishments of Democrats…

We share communication strategies and messages that are tested for their persuasiveness

Join our community

If you feel isolated in this difficult political environment…

You’ll find community, companionship, and encouragement with new and long-term friends at Crimson Goes Blue

If you want to connect with Harvard friends and members of the Harvard community but don’t always have the opportunity…

Zoom into one of our events and collaborate with people you’ve wanted to see for years, or join us for virtual or in-person election activism

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