It feels like I'm constantly hearing about prostests only after they happen. Is there a way I can leanr about these sooner that doesn't require talking to people irl before I am already involved. Like can I just show up?
I am very neurodivergent to be clear. These things are hard for me.
How do I even get involved locally? I am part of CPUSA but I've never ventered beyond the online space. Is there a way to keep up with whats going on locally without having to meet people irl regularly?
The mailing list for your local DSA chapter is a good start. You can sign up online, and they're usually involved in a lot.
Otherwise, if you see someone who's been to a protest you didn't know about, you can always ask them. ("Hey, how did you find out about [protest], is there a mailing list or something?" If they reply with something you can use, just say thanks. If they reply with something you can't, just say like "Darn, thanks anyway!" If they don't reply, try a different person.)