Yes, lots of gray hair on the streets these days, myself among them! We are the 60s generation so some of this is in our DNA I suspect, but the stakes are much higher now. It does feel awkward to get out there but I’m hoping over time it becomes a practiced and familiar routine because it’s gonna take persistence to push back.
Yup, that's similar to the position I find myself in. It's incredible how many old people are doing the protesting, although more young and middle agers are joining every protest.
One of my favorite signs from the first Women's March was a very elderly woman in a wheelchair, holding a sign that said "I can't believe I have to protest this s - - - again." Yet that's what so many of us must do! It is incumbent upon us to do so, because if you are an immigrant, or a single mom trying to hold down three jobs, you don't have the "luxury" of freely and safely showing up for protests. Those of us with privilege owe it to society to use our energy for activism, not just golf and bridge.
Thank you for this post! As a retired lawyer, I never thought I’d be spending time waiving at traffic on bridge brigades and attending Dogs against DOGE neighborhood walks with young families and their dogs. But I have met new neighbors in my community standing up for democracy and the group continues to grow. Resist!
Way to go novice protestor Kitty! As a retired guy I have embarked on my first days of active protesting, too. Quite a few older folks out on the line, some needing walkers and canes but showing up. And many younger people there, too.
This was wonderful! My wife and I are also new to the fray and always wonder where the nearest bathroom will be. But we bought a couple dozen American flags and tomorrow we head to St Paul to march with a few thousand other granola toting righteous folks. Let’s do this!
I'm 75. Exactly what you said! Sticking my nose out (again) after participating in anti-war activities during Vietnam and fighting community segregation and police brutality at 20. Am I up for it? I'd better be!! Went to my first protest on Saturday (No Kings) at our capitol grounds, had a blast, ready for more!!
I have lived for many years and when autocrats win our presidential elections we protest. When great Presidents win elections we protest. It is our right to
However, does it really help. It causes distrust in Government and some violence. There must be a better way!!???
Love this post! Thank you.
Joining you and showing up this Saturday in a small town in NC.
Indefatigable.
Brilliant Kitty!
Thanks so much for your insight and encouragement for all of us to get on board!
I’ll be out with my home-made NO KINGS sign with Richfield Indivisible on Saturday —
WE GOT THIS!
Yes, lots of gray hair on the streets these days, myself among them! We are the 60s generation so some of this is in our DNA I suspect, but the stakes are much higher now. It does feel awkward to get out there but I’m hoping over time it becomes a practiced and familiar routine because it’s gonna take persistence to push back.
Yup, that's similar to the position I find myself in. It's incredible how many old people are doing the protesting, although more young and middle agers are joining every protest.
You are wonderful and, in these very trying times, heroic, hard working and deserving of much gratitude. Keep on trucking!
One of my favorite signs from the first Women's March was a very elderly woman in a wheelchair, holding a sign that said "I can't believe I have to protest this s - - - again." Yet that's what so many of us must do! It is incumbent upon us to do so, because if you are an immigrant, or a single mom trying to hold down three jobs, you don't have the "luxury" of freely and safely showing up for protests. Those of us with privilege owe it to society to use our energy for activism, not just golf and bridge.
Thank you for this post! As a retired lawyer, I never thought I’d be spending time waiving at traffic on bridge brigades and attending Dogs against DOGE neighborhood walks with young families and their dogs. But I have met new neighbors in my community standing up for democracy and the group continues to grow. Resist!
I’m celebrating democracy by playing in the band on June 14 for a flag day service. Afterwards I will be defending democracy for No Kings Day.
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Held “Honk for Democracy” signs on Fridays outside Whole Foods
I hate to say it, but protesting outside the Whole Foods is preaching to the converted. Protesting outside the Wal-Mart might be more important.
Way to go novice protestor Kitty! As a retired guy I have embarked on my first days of active protesting, too. Quite a few older folks out on the line, some needing walkers and canes but showing up. And many younger people there, too.
This was wonderful! My wife and I are also new to the fray and always wonder where the nearest bathroom will be. But we bought a couple dozen American flags and tomorrow we head to St Paul to march with a few thousand other granola toting righteous folks. Let’s do this!
I'm 75. Exactly what you said! Sticking my nose out (again) after participating in anti-war activities during Vietnam and fighting community segregation and police brutality at 20. Am I up for it? I'd better be!! Went to my first protest on Saturday (No Kings) at our capitol grounds, had a blast, ready for more!!
Showing up with the hubs to protest -in Florida
Every politician wants money no matter the party affiliation. It should be doing it for the good of the country. That’s what I would do
I have lived for many years and when autocrats win our presidential elections we protest. When great Presidents win elections we protest. It is our right to
However, does it really help. It causes distrust in Government and some violence. There must be a better way!!???