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Since the day President Trump announced conservative judge Brett Kavanaugh as his Supreme Court nominee,Music Archives liberals argued that giving him a lifetime appointment would be a terrible mistake. On Sunday, August 26, they're taking their case to the streets with a national "Unite for Justice" day of action to demand the Senate reject Kavanaugh's nomination.

Kavanaugh's views suggest he'd be open to undermining the equal rights of women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. He may also be hostile to voting rights, abortion rights, Obamacare, and net neutrality.

The progressive organizations NARAL Pro-Choice America and MoveOn oppose Kavanaugh's nomination and are leading "Unite for Justice" protests this Sunday. With more than 75 organizations involved and more than 180 events set to take place in all 50 states, the efforts are expected to result in the largest single-day protest of a Supreme Court nominee in history.

Here's everything you need to know about how you can join the fight against Kavanaugh's confirmation, both on Sunday and beyond.

How to locate an event near you

Since every state has events planned for the day of action, you should be able to find a rally near you. The Unite for Justice website provides a map so you can see every event across the country, and it also has a helpful search tool that allows you to filter events by city, state, or zip code.

If you don't find an event as close to you as you'd like, the website also offers information on how to host your own and register a Unite for Justice event such as a rally, press conference, and march, or even a petition delivery or potluck in your area.

Why these protests are so important

After Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy — who often served as a swing vote when it came to issues related to gay rights and abortion — announced his retirement in June, Trump looked for someone he knew would give Republicans and his administration a 5-4 advantage in court decisions.

"Brett Kavanaugh will vote to end Roe v. Wade, criminalize abortion, gut the Affordable Care Act, roll back LGBTQ rights, and decimate the Voting Rights Act and Affirmative Action," Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, said in a statement.

If Kavanaugh were to overturn Roe v. Wadeand limit legal access to abortions, he would essentially send America back to a society that resembles The Handmaid's Tale.

Though Kavanaugh recently told Sen. Susan Collins of Maine he feels Roe v. Wade is "settled law," that doesn't mean he'll vote to uphold it in the future. Chief Justice Roberts once made the same claim and has since voted to undermine access to women's healthcare and the right to abortion on several occasions.

Kavanaugh, who once suggested a sitting president can't be indicted, also seems to believe the Supreme Court should put the president above the law — a viewpoint that seems immensely problematic, especially considering the legal drama currently surrounding Trump.

Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort was recently found guilty on eight counts of tax fraud charges, bank fraud, and hiding foreign bank accounts, and his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors, implicating Trump in campaign finance crimes.

"There's the threat that Kavanaugh could allow Trump to place himself above the law at a time when there is an active investigation into potentially criminal wrongdoing by Trump and his associates,"Anna Galland, executive director of MoveOn Civic Action, said in a statement.

By peacefully making their voices heard across the country, Unite for Justice participants hope their actions will speak to senators in each state and discourage them from moving forward with Kavanaugh's nomination hearings.

"Senators have tried to hide from their constituents all summer because they know Brett Kavanaugh is a deeply unpopular nominee," Hogue said. They don't want to have to look their constituents in the eye and tell them they are risking our lives and our freedoms..."

Other ways to make a difference

Though the upcoming day of action will have nationwide participation, it's far from the first step that's been taken to fight Kavanaugh's confirmation.

According to NARAL Pro-Choice America, the Unite for Justice coalition previously organized around 400 events across the country to fight the SCOTUS pick, and other organizations like Planned Parenthood are also taking action.

If you can't attend a Unite for Justice rally on Sunday, or simply want to do more to help, you can start by using the hashtag #StapKavanaugh on social media and visiting the website's home page to download social graphics and posters to help raise awareness.

You can also donate money to The People's Defense, a coalition of grassroots organizations fighting Kavanaugh's nomination, and sign up for text message alerts by scrolling to the bottom of the Unite for Justice website's "About" page.

The People's Defense also organized a petition you can sign to demand that senators vote no on Kavanaugh. CREDO Action, a group of activists dedicated to bringing about progressive change, also has a petition urging members of Congress to block Kavanaugh, particularly because he could rule on any Supreme Court case related to the special counsel's investigation into Trump and Russian election interference.

You can also get involved with Planned Parenthood's #DearSenators campaign by sharing the personal reasons you're opposed to Kavanaugh's appointment. And finally, check out our comprehensive guide to learn even more ways to participate.