The time is now, folks! Send a personal invitation to join a protest to everyone you know who is not hardcore MAGA. We need massive numbers next weekend! Link to Indivisible.org or Mobilize.us so they can find the closest protest.
Check out the protest map on K. Starling's latest post. She tallies 2466 unique protests for No Kings!! (And that may still rise since we are still 7 days out!!
The count of protests in each state were added to a standard map outline. A great improvement IMO over the nokings.org map which was turning into a big blob of blue dots. (Nokings.org is still useful if you are searching for a protest but I'm sure readers here already know exactly where they are going to be next Saturday).
When the voting is fair, not rigged, the majority will prevent autocracy and defend democracy. Politicians must not be allowed to choose who votes! Add banning gerrymandering to the agenda in 2027!
I did a Note that restacked a video of a bunch of people in animal outfits dancing in Portland and wrote that the war on the northwestern front has turned us all into animals.
Unfortunately, the Substack distribution algorithm was not impressed with my efforts.
I've been recovering from a stroke since November (lol, one guess on the cause -- it happened the day before the election -- my body knew before CNN did what was about to transpire!). So I haven't been able to. But this time around, I think I can. I've been exercising for one reason and one reason only -- so I can protest in person instead of just Substack rants. I think I'm there. Because guess what? We resisters never give up.
I admire your strength and perseverance. My husband has not fully recovered from his stroke but he attends the protests in his wheelchair while I push it. I confess I'm concerned about attending our usual downtown protest on Oct 18th with him in his chair. Thinking of going to the much smaller event in our retirement community. Strength in walkers! Or something like that.
Wow, awesome. Yep, caution is in order, too. I’ve really enjoyed the “Portland” approach to things. Music, dancing, dressing up as animals, whatever we can do to mock these idiots. Stay safe out there.
I think I will put on an old costume of a queen in England and carry my No Kings Since 1776 sign with me. That way they can’t miss me. And maybe I will get a laugh too. Anything for the cause of freedom.
Thanks for the wrap up, Scott. Definitely planning to attend our No King’s Day rally at the Parade Plaza in New London, Connecticut, at 10 a.m.Saturday October 18th. Would love to see the frog!
The people of Portland and Chicago testify to the greatness of the US and of the 1st Amendment by peacefully and even with good humor standing up against fascism.
Ty Scott! I want to join the protests on the 18th, but with my disability it wouldn’t be a smart thing to do. I will monitor the protests and share. I hope people understand.👊🏿🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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The time is now, folks! Send a personal invitation to join a protest to everyone you know who is not hardcore MAGA. We need massive numbers next weekend! Link to Indivisible.org or Mobilize.us so they can find the closest protest.
Thank you Stephen!
Check out the protest map on K. Starling's latest post. She tallies 2466 unique protests for No Kings!! (And that may still rise since we are still 7 days out!!
https://thepeopledissent.substack.com/p/from-state-to-state-the-numbers-tell
The count of protests in each state were added to a standard map outline. A great improvement IMO over the nokings.org map which was turning into a big blob of blue dots. (Nokings.org is still useful if you are searching for a protest but I'm sure readers here already know exactly where they are going to be next Saturday).
Thank you for the link Cheryl! I like Starling's map!
Me too!
I love the Frog! Humor is a wonderful protest. I know that Big Bird costumes are for sale. Nothing like promoting NPR while demonstrating.
Oh that's a two for one Melissa! Great idea!
Love this. I'll be wearing my "Voting Prevents Unwanted Presidencies" tee shirt & carrying my Move to Amend flag on which corporate logos replace our 50 stars. https://move-to-amend.myshopify.com/products/cloth-corporate-flag?_pos=1&_sid=6d534ee7e&_ss=r
When the voting is fair, not rigged, the majority will prevent autocracy and defend democracy. Politicians must not be allowed to choose who votes! Add banning gerrymandering to the agenda in 2027!
Wearing my UNION STRONG t shirt!
I love that idea. I will look for an Elmo costume.
I did a Note that restacked a video of a bunch of people in animal outfits dancing in Portland and wrote that the war on the northwestern front has turned us all into animals.
Unfortunately, the Substack distribution algorithm was not impressed with my efforts.
Portland’s protest frogs are multiplying !🐸🐸🐸
https://youtube.com/shorts/lVpaaTCAetw?si=OfuDKAPPLwyo8ymj
At least triple the hilarity! Thank you for sharing this.
I hope they recovered well after that ICE jerk sprayed teargas in through the vent in the frog's costume.
I’m still out here protesting from the June events 😂
YAY!
The Portland frog is all of us
They sure are!
White nationalist Gnome and fascist ICE goons are peeved because the frog is not Pepe
Much better looking than Pepe. And a lot smarter, too.
I love the frog of freedom and bow all his other animal friends. If ICE can wear masks; protesters can wear costumes.
Agreed Susan!
Agree Totally!💯💯💯💯💯
I will be protesting in Hudson New York. I have been protesting with regularity since this sh*t show started.
Awesome Dianne! Thank yoU!
I've been recovering from a stroke since November (lol, one guess on the cause -- it happened the day before the election -- my body knew before CNN did what was about to transpire!). So I haven't been able to. But this time around, I think I can. I've been exercising for one reason and one reason only -- so I can protest in person instead of just Substack rants. I think I'm there. Because guess what? We resisters never give up.
I admire your strength and perseverance. My husband has not fully recovered from his stroke but he attends the protests in his wheelchair while I push it. I confess I'm concerned about attending our usual downtown protest on Oct 18th with him in his chair. Thinking of going to the much smaller event in our retirement community. Strength in walkers! Or something like that.
Wow, awesome. Yep, caution is in order, too. I’ve really enjoyed the “Portland” approach to things. Music, dancing, dressing up as animals, whatever we can do to mock these idiots. Stay safe out there.
Thank you. You, too!
GOOD FOR YOU BOTH!💙💙💙💙🤍❤️👏👏👏
Wow! Wonderful. Charles! Take care. Wonderful spirit and heart ❤️!
Oh, good for you, Charles! Thank you! I protest from a folding chair. We rock!
Love it! :-)
Charles—Never!
Thank you Dianne. I have been protesting when I know there are protests in my area.
So have I Stay 💪 strong
Absolutely attending my local Oct. 18th rally!!! I’ve been protesting every Saturday since March.
Love the frog 🐸!! The audacity of this regime to say it’s a “Hate America” protest. We LOVE America, they’re the ones who hate it!!
Thank you MIT! 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you Froggy🤗🤗 Thank you, Scott! 💙💙
I think I will put on an old costume of a queen in England and carry my No Kings Since 1776 sign with me. That way they can’t miss me. And maybe I will get a laugh too. Anything for the cause of freedom.
Love it!!!!
i’m wearing my dinosaur costume on the 18th here in RED state Georgia 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks for the wrap up, Scott. Definitely planning to attend our No King’s Day rally at the Parade Plaza in New London, Connecticut, at 10 a.m.Saturday October 18th. Would love to see the frog!
We will be protesting in the great city of Phoenix!
Awesome David!
I will be protesting on 10/18 in Princeton NJ and will be on safety patrol.
Thank you Kati for your leadership!
The people of Portland and Chicago testify to the greatness of the US and of the 1st Amendment by peacefully and even with good humor standing up against fascism.
Love the anti-fascist frog. The call for troops in Portland is ridiculous. I’m protesting in Monterey, CA! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
Ty Scott! I want to join the protests on the 18th, but with my disability it wouldn’t be a smart thing to do. I will monitor the protests and share. I hope people understand.👊🏿🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You bet, Janet. We all do what we can and your spirit is with us all!
Ty so much for that!✌️❤️
I understand, Janet. We're all doin' what we can.
Ty! ✌️❤️🇺🇸
Back at ya Janet! ❤️