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Docreed2003

(16,858 posts)
1. Some of our DU'ers were going to be participating in the protests
Tue May 29, 2018, 05:55 PM
May 2018

It's raining cats and dogs right now in Nashville thanks to Alberto...hopefully these protestors are safe and the turnout is low tonight for the Orange Shitgibbon!

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
4. If the direct action by the Poor People's Campaign appeals to you
Tue May 29, 2018, 06:13 PM
May 2018

Check around and see if they have a chapter in YOUR area. You may not want to get arrested, but you can do a lot of things to help the campaign, and pull the political discourse to the liberal side.

RestoreAmerica2020

(3,435 posts)
10. Thanks for post. Just found local site info; Reverand Barber's poor people' campaign 2018 is activ
Tue May 29, 2018, 08:01 PM
May 2018

in my state. DU AA group posted a speeach, I watched and listened, was inspirational, his 40 state crusade to promote social justice,; a call for individual and community nonviolent protests and activism. A quick scan of local chapter activities, planned protests, training is easily accessible and provides opportunities to get involved-be that change. GOTV!

Tanuki

(14,918 posts)
6. That's my awesome pastor in the kilt playing Amazing Grace on the bagpipes!
Tue May 29, 2018, 06:38 PM
May 2018

(in the "Direct Action Against the War Economy" video) This previously planned civil disobedience action coincided fortuitously with 45's visit.

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