I was at the protest on Feb 17 and found it quite peaceful - albeit slightly disorganized - but I assumed that was to be expected given the crazy nature of the last four weeks. There were a quite a few older people there, some with canes and walkers. I saw mothers with their daughters and families with children. I ran into friends and neighbors, some of whom had just lost their federal jobs. There was a lady with her watchful service dog passing out information. Another woman was there in her motorized wheelchair to speak on behalf of the disabled. There was a young trans person representing their community. Local and state officials spoke as well. A few of us had busted our pink pussy hats and old protest posters out of mothballs. We did “boo” a couple of Teslas and a Cyber truck, but overall, it was a well-behaved crowd. While I can’t speak for the Feb. 5th event - I will say I’m not interested in yelling into the void with no real goal in mind. I can say that I left yesterday’s event feeling that I met many like-minded folks. My hope is that this movement will continue to evolve and grow to become more and more inclusive and effective. (Wish I had known you were there George!)
Had you read this? https://beyondthebattles.wordpress.com/2025/02/06/this-is-what-democracy-looks-like/
I was at the protest on Feb 17 and found it quite peaceful - albeit slightly disorganized - but I assumed that was to be expected given the crazy nature of the last four weeks. There were a quite a few older people there, some with canes and walkers. I saw mothers with their daughters and families with children. I ran into friends and neighbors, some of whom had just lost their federal jobs. There was a lady with her watchful service dog passing out information. Another woman was there in her motorized wheelchair to speak on behalf of the disabled. There was a young trans person representing their community. Local and state officials spoke as well. A few of us had busted our pink pussy hats and old protest posters out of mothballs. We did “boo” a couple of Teslas and a Cyber truck, but overall, it was a well-behaved crowd. While I can’t speak for the Feb. 5th event - I will say I’m not interested in yelling into the void with no real goal in mind. I can say that I left yesterday’s event feeling that I met many like-minded folks. My hope is that this movement will continue to evolve and grow to become more and more inclusive and effective. (Wish I had known you were there George!)
" I don't want law enforcement highlighted at all, if we can."
I like that. Wish more could have been asked about that.