Join the Paperclip Resistance!
For a second time in recent history, this has now become a grassroots movement, for the people and by the people.
The Paperclip Resistance Movement is a revival of the past legacy of the brave Norwegian people who never gave up. We can draw on their strength and courage once again, to openly demonstrate our own courage and resolve and be identified as someone who NEVER GIVES UP, by simply wearing a paperclip. Our hope is that no matter one’s income, everyone can join the cause with a symbol everyone can afford and is readily available. A symbol we can rally around, that has already been identified as an image for the preservation of democracy. For a second time in recent history, this has now become a grassroots movement, for the people and by the people.
Paperclip The Nation! A nationwide campaign to restore democracy! Join us to help bring our message nationwide – check out our video above. People around the world will be joining us at whatever level they wish. People around the country will be taking their state signs to their state capitals to take pictures and send them to us as we continue our campaign to Paperclip the Nation, making yet another video that connects every state in the Union.
During the Nazi occupation of Norway in WWII Norwegians used paperclips as a symbol of resistance, wearing them on their lapels as a sign of solidarity and unity. It was a subtle yet defiant act of resistance against occupiers and local Nazi authorities.
Ollie and Janice Pedersen are reviving the Paperclip Resistance Movement that took place in Norway during WWII. Teachers and students wore paperclips in their lapels and as jewelry, as a symbol of resistance, “bound together,” against their oppressors during the German Occupation.
Symbols act as a universal shorthand that transcends language barriers, speeds our comprehension and fosters a shared understanding. They provide a sense of connection and shared understanding within a community. They connect us to memories, traditions and our heritage, strengthening our sense of identity and belonging.
Need a sign for the next protest? A QR code to add to a poster of your creation? Or easy-to-create handouts to encourage everyone to join the Paperclip Resistance? Check out our Graphics page – we’ll be adding more as time goes by.
Show your paperclips! Hats, T-shirts and sweatshirts are now available. All proceeds go towards furthering the Paperclip Movement nationwide.