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I figured you were out there in the streets and too busy to send an email.... We were all out in the streets and too busy to read!!!! What a successful day! Big message!!!!
Someone said if a town in Alabama had so many folks rallying... That's the beginning of the turn-around!!!!
These Young Republicans are acting exactly as they've been conditioned to act. They've listened to the poisonous filth coming from the president of the United States, for crying out loud. They've been groomed to be as cruel and hateful as possible. It's seriously disturbing to know that these mongrels walk among us. I'll only be at the No Kings Day protest in spirit today and I'm really bummed out. I'm sicker than a dog with a cold and flu and I feel like I've been run over by a truck. Onward, everyone!
Thanks for stepping up and being a safety monitor!
Our rally and protest was this morning here in Charlotte. Very peaceful! Very joyous! And quite a few young families who were obviously NOT afraid of the "left wing terrorists"!
I wonder if all the absurd misinformation didn't convince people, who would have otherwise stayed home, to show up! I was on the Thursday afternoon Indivisible Zoom with Ezra and Leah and they mentionedhow many news outlets were anxious to have them on in the days leading up to today's protest. What a turnaround from protests this spring!
As always, today and everyday, I am protesting and amplifying the events on social media. At 85, I’m not marching - except in my mind - and objecting to T’s attempt to convert us to Putin’s world. Many may not remember the horror of the attack on the Capitol, and watching the destruction and desecration on live tv - including t hiding away, watching his own tv, hoping our democracy would fail. We didn’t fail then, and we won’t now! (And Ashley Babbitt is actually recorded breaking into the Capitol. She should never be honored!! Apparently she assumed she would be invincible since she was female… but traitors are not determined by sex. I’m sorry she was so misguided - but the blame for her death should be placed on her own lack of upbringing!)
I will be attending today in Sequim WA. I will bring with me a pre-WWII flag from a battleship that my husband’s uncle commanded. He was an immigrant to this country, and the last job of the old ship was to ram a dock in France, making it unusable to the Germans. My sign? This flag flew in WWII, today it’s here for you! NO KINGS!
It was sprinkling just before the start of the event, but surprisingly, stopped raining just as the protest started and didn’t start again until after the protest ended. Make of it what you will 😉
I agree Patricia!! I bought my orange and white umbrella, an American flag lawn chair, a two signs says "The Shady Bunch" and other side LOSER over Dump picture. I was having a blast!!!!!
My 82nd Airborne veteran husband and I will be peacefully protesting in Delaware, the First State today with our PRO DEMOCRACY, NO CORRUPT DICTATOR signs. We will video, photograph and post. DO NOT ENGAGE WITH AGITATORS. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My small family (adults: 75, 62, 31) and 4 year old were in St Johnsbury, VT for a crowd at least twice of No Kings.1. There was one loud mufflered truck with thumbs down and one lift kit truck with 2 trump flags that drove by twice (to Boos!! each time), but other than that the singing & dancing crowd including frog, unicorn & beaver, were delightful to the 4 year old and the rest of us. Sadly, we forgot our bubble-gun, but will have it ready for next time. 💕💙💕💙💕
(We also celebrated the Friday resignation of VT Senator Sam Douglass-one of the “Young Republicans” highlighted in the Nazi themed chat. I laughed when I read his whiny excuse -asking for understanding & tolerance-on the front page of the local paper. “All” he did-he says, was to accuse a large woman of not frequently bathing. Sorry, EX-Senator- in my view, you were clearly part of a chat that I would have a hard time making any more revolting- and you said not ONE single word against it. In my view, that is far worse than just saying a derogatory slam against an unnamed female. Much, much worse. So, yes, we are celebrating his departure from VT representation and the successful peaceful turnout.)
I hope the Nazi sympathizer has difficulties finding a job. He needs to be reminded that "Free Speech" is NOT devoid of consequences.
The streets were shut off for our march, so no MAGAts were evident. As I was walking back to catch the train home, a middle-aged white guy muttered "shame on you" as he passed us, but I ignored him and my friend (who is hard of hearing) missed it altogether!
I suspect he might. VT is a tiny state and he claims he’s already getting hate mail- although- he seems to be a proven liar, so I’m not sure about that.
I don’t know for sure, but heard he works as a mental health counselor 😳- I’ll be doing more checking on that. It’s clearly not the right career field for him.
I do NOT condone ANY threats of violence, but I must say I'm sick and tired of MAGA who are perfectly fine with vitriol directed against Democrats but who get outraged when some of the same is directed against them.
His wife sounds just as bad. I feel sorry for this couple's children. (At least I assure they have kids based on the way he phrased his resignation letter).
According to his State bio: “Outside of the legislature, he works for Lamoille County Mental Health Services as a Crisis Interventionist…”
Seems like this invites a query into the licensing authority for this position if there is one. Or a board of professional standards.
I also am opposed to violence- for any reason. As this person doesn’t seem wildly honest-for example, he doesn’t mention one thing about the anti-Semitic comments that are clearly displayed on the chat screens. He does say something about “talking with his Jewish & LGBTQ ‘friends’ and they understand” like this absolves him of that type of comment. 🙄So I’m taking his assertion of hate mail “from the left” with a grain of salt.
His bio doesn’t mention children, but the info in the paper reports he has a newborn-and he was quite upset he had to deal with “this type of thing” after just getting his house in order and having no sleep. (Again: 🙄). He mentions people threatening to have this child removed from his care-and all I can say to that is he definitely could use parenting classes at the very least.
I’m still celebrating his resignation-he & his wife are people I’d fire personally if I could. People like him got elected running on a “VT has gotten unaffordable for locals- we MUST deregulate & cut TAXES…” all these voters heard was -“unaffordable” and thought ‘he gets it!’ Without looking further into who this guy really is. As a rural state, there have always been issues with affording to live here- lack of well paying jobs, etc.- but legislators like Bernie have recognized this and helped with insurance, child care, housing, etc- exactly the things guys like Douglass are hot to take away, because “WE can’t afford them”-WE being people that absolutely can, but just don’t want to because they want more for themselves- you know how it goes.
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Excited to protest today with Scott and brave defenders of democracy! Here is a no kings anthem we can sing together. No kings, no fear, democracy is here! https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/no-kings-anthem-no-crown-no-throne
There were some email deliverability issues on Substack’s end yesterday. If you ever don’t get the email you can always go to dworkinsubstack.com to get that day’s post. Sorry about that!
I figured you were out there in the streets and too busy to send an email.... We were all out in the streets and too busy to read!!!! What a successful day! Big message!!!!
Someone said if a town in Alabama had so many folks rallying... That's the beginning of the turn-around!!!!
Great news Scott! I’m wearing my Support Ukraine shirt for the protest today! Zelensky is a hero! Stay safe everyone!!!
Slava Ukraini! Here is a no kings anthem we can sing together. No kings, no fear, democracy is here! https://democracydefender2025.substack.com/p/no-kings-anthem-no-crown-no-throne
Zelenskyy is a hero! I want to know more about the meeting.
Can we agree everyone in the Epstein files should be stripped of their titles? And freedom?
Absolutely and removing current politicians from office. Do the crime, pay the time.
These Young Republicans are acting exactly as they've been conditioned to act. They've listened to the poisonous filth coming from the president of the United States, for crying out loud. They've been groomed to be as cruel and hateful as possible. It's seriously disturbing to know that these mongrels walk among us. I'll only be at the No Kings Day protest in spirit today and I'm really bummed out. I'm sicker than a dog with a cold and flu and I feel like I've been run over by a truck. Onward, everyone!
I hope you are back on your feet again soon.
Thank you so much! I'm so encouraged watching the protests and I have friends sending me photos, so I can enjoy their day. This gives me such hope!🇺🇸
Hope you’re feeling better soon!
Peaceful assembly of No Kings in Princeton NJ! 2pm-4pm
I’ll be a Safety Monitor there.
Have fun everyone. Spread the joy of protesting and freedom!
Thanks for stepping up and being a safety monitor!
Our rally and protest was this morning here in Charlotte. Very peaceful! Very joyous! And quite a few young families who were obviously NOT afraid of the "left wing terrorists"!
I wonder if all the absurd misinformation didn't convince people, who would have otherwise stayed home, to show up! I was on the Thursday afternoon Indivisible Zoom with Ezra and Leah and they mentionedhow many news outlets were anxious to have them on in the days leading up to today's protest. What a turnaround from protests this spring!
The Streisand effect in action?
Peaceful assembly for us on a town green.
As always, today and everyday, I am protesting and amplifying the events on social media. At 85, I’m not marching - except in my mind - and objecting to T’s attempt to convert us to Putin’s world. Many may not remember the horror of the attack on the Capitol, and watching the destruction and desecration on live tv - including t hiding away, watching his own tv, hoping our democracy would fail. We didn’t fail then, and we won’t now! (And Ashley Babbitt is actually recorded breaking into the Capitol. She should never be honored!! Apparently she assumed she would be invincible since she was female… but traitors are not determined by sex. I’m sorry she was so misguided - but the blame for her death should be placed on her own lack of upbringing!)
Getting ready to head out to the protest now — got my No Kings t-shirt and my sign ready! 💪🏻🇺🇸🔥
Amplifying in Knoxville and East Tennessee
Thanks Nancy!
I will be attending today in Sequim WA. I will bring with me a pre-WWII flag from a battleship that my husband’s uncle commanded. He was an immigrant to this country, and the last job of the old ship was to ram a dock in France, making it unusable to the Germans. My sign? This flag flew in WWII, today it’s here for you! NO KINGS!
Love it!
FYI, many years ago on a vacation in the PNW we passed through Sequim. It was pouring down with rain, which all the locals told us was highly unusual!
It was sprinkling just before the start of the event, but surprisingly, stopped raining just as the protest started and didn’t start again until after the protest ended. Make of it what you will 😉
I agree Patricia!! I bought my orange and white umbrella, an American flag lawn chair, a two signs says "The Shady Bunch" and other side LOSER over Dump picture. I was having a blast!!!!!
Funky red area and we’ve got close to 100, mostly “old hippies”!
Flower Power baby, transcend!
Don't you love how the GOP was calling us "woke hippies" a month or so ago, but now we are all leftist terrorists? /s
I wore my grumpy old lady costume and brought a flag from pre-WWII. P.S. With your hair in a bun, who’s gonna know?
My 82nd Airborne veteran husband and I will be peacefully protesting in Delaware, the First State today with our PRO DEMOCRACY, NO CORRUPT DICTATOR signs. We will video, photograph and post. DO NOT ENGAGE WITH AGITATORS. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Let’s all back the NO KINGS DAY. Either by marching or, if unable, by a HUGE presence on social media..
San Luis Obispo and Grover Beach, CA! Friends are protesting in Richmond, VA. Going to be a great day!
Where you gonna be today, America?
My small family (adults: 75, 62, 31) and 4 year old were in St Johnsbury, VT for a crowd at least twice of No Kings.1. There was one loud mufflered truck with thumbs down and one lift kit truck with 2 trump flags that drove by twice (to Boos!! each time), but other than that the singing & dancing crowd including frog, unicorn & beaver, were delightful to the 4 year old and the rest of us. Sadly, we forgot our bubble-gun, but will have it ready for next time. 💕💙💕💙💕
(We also celebrated the Friday resignation of VT Senator Sam Douglass-one of the “Young Republicans” highlighted in the Nazi themed chat. I laughed when I read his whiny excuse -asking for understanding & tolerance-on the front page of the local paper. “All” he did-he says, was to accuse a large woman of not frequently bathing. Sorry, EX-Senator- in my view, you were clearly part of a chat that I would have a hard time making any more revolting- and you said not ONE single word against it. In my view, that is far worse than just saying a derogatory slam against an unnamed female. Much, much worse. So, yes, we are celebrating his departure from VT representation and the successful peaceful turnout.)
Sounds like a fun day for all!
I hope the Nazi sympathizer has difficulties finding a job. He needs to be reminded that "Free Speech" is NOT devoid of consequences.
The streets were shut off for our march, so no MAGAts were evident. As I was walking back to catch the train home, a middle-aged white guy muttered "shame on you" as he passed us, but I ignored him and my friend (who is hard of hearing) missed it altogether!
I suspect he might. VT is a tiny state and he claims he’s already getting hate mail- although- he seems to be a proven liar, so I’m not sure about that.
I don’t know for sure, but heard he works as a mental health counselor 😳- I’ll be doing more checking on that. It’s clearly not the right career field for him.
⬆️"I don’t know for sure, but heard he works as a mental health counselor..."
WHAT?????
I found an online article where he stated that he was resigning to "keep his family safe" because he is getting hate mail and threats of violence.
https://vtdigger.org/2025/10/17/orleans-county-senator-resigns-following-leaked-racist-group-chat/
I do NOT condone ANY threats of violence, but I must say I'm sick and tired of MAGA who are perfectly fine with vitriol directed against Democrats but who get outraged when some of the same is directed against them.
His wife sounds just as bad. I feel sorry for this couple's children. (At least I assure they have kids based on the way he phrased his resignation letter).
According to his State bio: “Outside of the legislature, he works for Lamoille County Mental Health Services as a Crisis Interventionist…”
Seems like this invites a query into the licensing authority for this position if there is one. Or a board of professional standards.
I also am opposed to violence- for any reason. As this person doesn’t seem wildly honest-for example, he doesn’t mention one thing about the anti-Semitic comments that are clearly displayed on the chat screens. He does say something about “talking with his Jewish & LGBTQ ‘friends’ and they understand” like this absolves him of that type of comment. 🙄So I’m taking his assertion of hate mail “from the left” with a grain of salt.
His bio doesn’t mention children, but the info in the paper reports he has a newborn-and he was quite upset he had to deal with “this type of thing” after just getting his house in order and having no sleep. (Again: 🙄). He mentions people threatening to have this child removed from his care-and all I can say to that is he definitely could use parenting classes at the very least.
I’m still celebrating his resignation-he & his wife are people I’d fire personally if I could. People like him got elected running on a “VT has gotten unaffordable for locals- we MUST deregulate & cut TAXES…” all these voters heard was -“unaffordable” and thought ‘he gets it!’ Without looking further into who this guy really is. As a rural state, there have always been issues with affording to live here- lack of well paying jobs, etc.- but legislators like Bernie have recognized this and helped with insurance, child care, housing, etc- exactly the things guys like Douglass are hot to take away, because “WE can’t afford them”-WE being people that absolutely can, but just don’t want to because they want more for themselves- you know how it goes.
Again-so not sad he’s gone.