Physical posters

Three approaches depending on where you plan to display.

The posters carry no usage rights: they are ours to give and yours to use however helps. We ask two small things. Keep the hashtag and QR code on them, and when you hang one, take a picture and post it with the hashtag, so others can see they are not alone.

Community boards & windows

Coffee shops, libraries, laundromats, your own front window. A home printer is all you need.

  • Home printer (color, inkjet or laser)
  • Standard letter paper (8.5" x 11")
  • Clear packing tape or thumbtacks
  • Scissors (optional)

Storefronts & public spaces

Business windows, campus kiosks, break rooms. Bigger and more durable. Take your file to a print shop.

  • Print shop (local shops, FedEx, Staples, etc.)
  • Cardstock or heavy-weight paper (80 lb+)
  • 18" x 24" prints for full impact
  • Laminating sheets for outdoor use

Yard signs & high-visibility

Your front yard, fences, high-traffic intersections. Large format prints on rigid material that hold up outdoors.

  • Print shop with large format capability
  • Foam board or corrugated plastic backing
  • Wire stakes for yard display
  • Zip ties for fence mounting

Step by step

1. Download your poster

Go to the poster gallery, pick the right poster for the demographics of your area, and download the PDF.

2. Print it

At home: Set your printer to “Actual Size” (not “Fit to Page”). Use color mode and “High Quality” in print settings.

At a print shop: Bring the PDF on a USB drive or email it to the shop. Ask for 18" x 24" color prints on cardstock or heavy paper. For yard signs, ask for foam board mounting.

3. Display it

Tape it to a window, pin it to a community board, put it in your yard, or ask a local business if they’ll hang one. Always check local regulations about posting in public spaces.

4. Share a photo

Take a picture of your poster in the wild and share it with #ButWhatCanYouDo and #WhoVotedYes. Mention butwhatcanyoudo.org so people know where to look up their own rep.

A note about print shops

Most print shops will print these without issue. But some larger retailers reserve the right to decline jobs they consider political or controversial. If you’re using a chain like FedEx or Staples, confirm they’ll print your file before you prepay online. Local print shops are usually more flexible and often cheaper.

If a shop declines, don’t argue. Just try another one. There are plenty of printers who will be happy to take your business.

Where to display

High-traffic, high-visibility locations work best. Always check local regulations about posting in public spaces.

  • Community bulletin boards (coffee shops, libraries, laundromats)
  • Your own front yard or windows
  • Car windows or bumpers
  • College campuses (check posting policies)
  • Shared workspaces and break rooms
  • Telephone poles and construction fences (where legal)
  • Local businesses that will let you hang one in the window

Digital sharing

Posters aren’t just for walls. Download the PNG versions from the poster gallery and share them everywhere.

1. Post it

Share poster images on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, Threads, wherever you have an audience. The PNG files are sized for social media.

2. Tag it

Use #ButWhatCanYouDo and #WhoVotedYes so people can find the movement. If you can, mention butwhatcanyoudo.org in your post or bio so anyone who sees it knows where to look up their own representative and take action.

3. Make it personal

Add your own caption. Tell people why this matters to you. A poster with a real person’s voice behind it goes further than an image alone.

4. Send it directly

Text the image to people in your life. Email it to your group chat. DM it to someone who needs to see it. The most powerful thing you can share is a message from someone they already trust: you.