This a local Indivisible event! Hello, people who care about democracy! My name is Syd and I call myself the reluctant activist, because I'd really rather be home resting, crocheting and managing my health issues but instead I'm forced to fight fascism in America. I'll be the one with the walker and the loud voice. 😁 With the rapid assaults on our rights, the government cuts designed to hurt the poor and vulnerable, along with endlessly funding genocide and much more, it would be easy to feel hopeless. I feel it's important that we protest this insanity and remember we have the power. I have a rally every Saturday. We meet from 12-1 on the sidewalk in front of the Neill Public Library. It's at the intersection of N Grand and Olson NE across from the Cougar Plaza. This Big Beautiful Killer Bill is the opposite of what our government should do for the people. Republicans are choosing to let people go hungry, lose insurance and frankly, die. Not to balance the budget, they're doing it to reward the wealthiest. We won't give up our rights to peacefully protest. We need to remind this administration that it's the people who have the power, it's supposed to be Congress that writes laws and declares war, that protest is legal but human trafficking is not. I know these are scary times and I appreciate your bravery. I have rallied here multiple times and the most negative thing I have experienced is a few harsh words from a moving vehicle (that I usually can't hear). I simply reply with "I love you!" as loudly as I am able. It's fun and it prevents any hate from sticking to us. Mostly we get a lot of honking and waving. I find it invigorating, especially when we are surrounded by a lot of other rally-goers. If someone does tries to instigate trouble don't confront them and remain peaceful. Come get me. You can also leave if you need to. Record video if you are able, so that authorities will be able to ID the agitator. It's important that our protest remain on the sidewalk and not block the traffic or crosswalks so we don't give the police a reason to arrest anyone. I'm not downplaying the new steps towards full fascism this administration has taken and I don't want you to. Please take the necessary steps to protect yourself. Again, I expect no problem at our little event, I expect colorful, creative signs, some chanting and numbers of like-minded people who care about our country. If you have any streamers or pinwheels to attach to your signs, please do.There's almost always a breeze. Get your feelings out on your signs, enjoy the marker fumes and chalk dust. Bring water. I bring a partially frozen water bottle on the hot days If you have any questions contact me here p.s. Despite what Tr*mp and Fox News say, I have never received a paycheck for rallying against his theft of power, but I have noted his history of projection. Has he paid people to rally for him? A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.