Such a good point, Ramona! Here in Grand Rapids the camaraderie and the sense of solidarity and community was so real! If nothing ever comes from our protests politically, at least we will have created a life raft for ourselves consisting of each other.
There were around 2,000 of us in Concord, NH despite the cold and rainy weather. The police who drove down the street looked bored which is a great thing. Signs were angry (one even mentioned that there is a solution for dealing with the rich - yikes!) but the people were happy and friendly. It was a great experience. It's so wonderful to hear about all the people who came out, especially those in ruby red areas. They (and we) need to see that!
I think there were 3000 of us at the capitol in Phoenix and several more around town in Mesa, Tempe, and Scottsdale. Tucson had 15,000, I’ve heard. Thanks for your post, Ramona. This is truly a movement and I don’t see it petering out anytime soon.
In Detroit we had marchers on both sides of Woodward from the DIA for a mile and a half or more. I was watching not walking and it took more than an hour for the complete march to pass where I was.
Detroit is my hometown. I grew up there and have spent a lot of time at the DIA and at the library across the street. I wish I could have been there! Thanks for this.
I love this! My husband and I participated in our first protest-march together yesterday with an estimated 3,000 people in downtown Louisville*. This article speaks to our shared experience of coming together. It was the joyful spirit and community we needed in these otherwise ominous times. *People came out despite the 4th day of being under storm and flood warning and nonstop rain. The sun miraculously broke through the clouds at the end of the March!
Great! I forgot to mention in my piece that we’ve just come out of an ice storm, the likes of which we hadn’t seen in these parts since 1922, and some parts of our area are still without power. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the protest attendees were going back to cold, dark houses or damage from fallen trees. But there they were.
Yes! Just down the sidewalk from you. With my daughter, son-in-law, and their big white dog, Oso. Next time Ramona … and I’m sure there’ll be a next time soon. 🇺🇸
Same here - I went to the protest in our red district and was fully cheered up by our solid group of about 1,000. The honks and thumbs up way out numbered the middle fingers (and one Maga guy yelling at us from his balcony). It was so restorative to be there!!
Marched in Boston with 50k +/- phenomenal signs. I especially like the one from a young girl that read: “I should be home cleaning my room instead of protesting save Democracy from Trump”
Our Hands Off peaceful protest in Huntington Beach, CA was a great success. In the reddest city in purpling Orange County, one participant said it felt like a group hug.
That’s awesome! I’m very happy to hear that protesting lead to community and sense of solidarity 🙏🏾 we gotta stand up against this corrupt government! I’m wanting to go to one myself 🖤
So true. Same here in Beaufort, SC. It was grand. Hundreds. 💙
Glad to hear it! Beaufort is such a pretty place!
Such a good point, Ramona! Here in Grand Rapids the camaraderie and the sense of solidarity and community was so real! If nothing ever comes from our protests politically, at least we will have created a life raft for ourselves consisting of each other.
Well said, Pamela. We truly are in this together. We don't have to feel alone.
Life raft. I like that.
There were around 2,000 of us in Concord, NH despite the cold and rainy weather. The police who drove down the street looked bored which is a great thing. Signs were angry (one even mentioned that there is a solution for dealing with the rich - yikes!) but the people were happy and friendly. It was a great experience. It's so wonderful to hear about all the people who came out, especially those in ruby red areas. They (and we) need to see that!
Love the note about the police! 😏 I'm so glad to hear about your crowds.
Bravo to each and every participant.
How appropriate to wear your Harris hat! Continue building the resistance to the takeover!
I think there were 3000 of us at the capitol in Phoenix and several more around town in Mesa, Tempe, and Scottsdale. Tucson had 15,000, I’ve heard. Thanks for your post, Ramona. This is truly a movement and I don’t see it petering out anytime soon.
I think we've got that momentum going and we're not backing down. Roll on, democracy-lovers!
In Detroit we had marchers on both sides of Woodward from the DIA for a mile and a half or more. I was watching not walking and it took more than an hour for the complete march to pass where I was.
Detroit is my hometown. I grew up there and have spent a lot of time at the DIA and at the library across the street. I wish I could have been there! Thanks for this.
I love this! My husband and I participated in our first protest-march together yesterday with an estimated 3,000 people in downtown Louisville*. This article speaks to our shared experience of coming together. It was the joyful spirit and community we needed in these otherwise ominous times. *People came out despite the 4th day of being under storm and flood warning and nonstop rain. The sun miraculously broke through the clouds at the end of the March!
Great! I forgot to mention in my piece that we’ve just come out of an ice storm, the likes of which we hadn’t seen in these parts since 1922, and some parts of our area are still without power. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the protest attendees were going back to cold, dark houses or damage from fallen trees. But there they were.
So fantastic to see a protest in a small town. Well done. I thought it was just happening in the big cities.
So many familiar faces. And so many new friends. Making plans to keep informed and in touch. Proud to be in that crowd of patriots with you Ramona!
Were you in Petoskey? I wish I would’ve known!
Yes! Just down the sidewalk from you. With my daughter, son-in-law, and their big white dog, Oso. Next time Ramona … and I’m sure there’ll be a next time soon. 🇺🇸
Hope so!
The sense of joy I felt here in Port Townsend was the most unexpected -- and wonderful -- part!
It gives me more hope than I’ve felt since last November. There has to be a turning point.
Same here - I went to the protest in our red district and was fully cheered up by our solid group of about 1,000. The honks and thumbs up way out numbered the middle fingers (and one Maga guy yelling at us from his balcony). It was so restorative to be there!!
Marched in Boston with 50k +/- phenomenal signs. I especially like the one from a young girl that read: “I should be home cleaning my room instead of protesting save Democracy from Trump”
Our Hands Off peaceful protest in Huntington Beach, CA was a great success. In the reddest city in purpling Orange County, one participant said it felt like a group hug.
Our small town showed up in droves, too! It helps to feel the growing momentum and remember that we are not alone.
That’s awesome! I’m very happy to hear that protesting lead to community and sense of solidarity 🙏🏾 we gotta stand up against this corrupt government! I’m wanting to go to one myself 🖤