Saturday, October 31, 2026

No Kings as a ‘Trial Run’: Inside the Midterm Plan to Stockpile Food and Shut Down Daily Life

Pace e Bene, an anti-Trump group, has outlined preparations for potential nationwide shutdowns tied to midterm elections. Their aim is to mobilize supporters for coordinated actions that could disrupt daily life if election results are perceived as fraudulent.

• Preparation Guidelines: The group has shared a checklist for individuals and communities to prepare for possible shutdowns. This includes stockpiling food for five to ten days, planning sick days at work, and potentially closing schools.

• Mobilization as Practice: The No Kings protests were presented as a rehearsal for future, larger actions. Participants were encouraged to assess their outreach capabilities and gather support for a May 1 strike.

• Political Climate: There are explicit warnings about election sabotage, prompting preparations for widespread walkouts and protests, particularly if authorities are perceived to incorrectly certify or ignore election results.

• Checklist Details: The four-page checklist emphasizes not only food reserves but also medicines, fuel, and childcare arrangements. It anticipates disruptions in services like transit and garbage collection if significant work stoppages occur.

• Training Sessions: Free online training sessions have been organized to equip supporters with the skills needed for community organizing and mobilization. Past movements in the Philippines and Serbia are cited as inspirations for similar actions in the U.S.

Pace e Bene is meticulously preparing its supporters for potential civic disruptions surrounding the midterms, urging them to stock up on essential supplies and to mobilize their communities against perceived election injustices. Their strategy blends grassroots mobilization with a call for significant economic noncooperation, aiming for a collective response in defense of democracy. 

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No Kings as a ‘Trial Run’: Inside the Midterm Plan to Stockpile Food and Shut Down Daily Life

Pace e Bene, an anti-Trump group, has outlined preparations for potential nationwide shutdowns tied to midterm elections. Their aim is to mo...