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if you're attending a No Kings event check in and let us know where you will be. Me I will be in Portland OR marching from the convention center to riverfront park
mcar
(46,068 posts)Sailingdiver
(366 posts)redwitch
(15,264 posts)Small, rural villages in upstate New York. Unfortunately I wont be able to attend the one in Saratoga Springs as I am working in the afternoon.
MIGuy
(59 posts)Marching to the mall
H2O Man
(79,068 posts)hlthe2b
(114,014 posts)popsdenver
(2,318 posts)the Denver City Council is still paying off lawsuits for the DPD assaulting peaceful demonstrators with lethal weapons, etc in the BLM walk years ago..........
Thank goodness for the Colorado State Patrol, whose officers were actually trying to protect the protestors from the Denver Police Dept who were brutalizing the peaceful demonstrators using lethal weapons......
The cops walk away, and the Tax payers PAY...........
(The Aurora City Council has paid out a FORTUNE for their PD's & Paramedics brutality in the past five years, with several even sentenced to prison........The two, "most" guilty that were sent to prison were proven to have literally EUTHANIZED some poor young black kid who was walking down the street after dark, doing absolutely nothing........)
hlthe2b
(114,014 posts)I am aware of the BLM protest incident(s).
Looks like my friends want to meet up in Fort Collins (and I am going to be nearby the rest of this weekend). Normally (?) marches there are quite peaceful and very community-based. After hearing the rousing comments from the 88 yo Jane Fonda last night, I don't know how I could not, if my ankle is up to it. I already walked my usual couple of miles around the dog park lake so we shall see...
To all who march. To all who protest in person or in any manner possible.
Tree Lady
(13,290 posts)They picked larger longer street and park expecting more people. I am taking back roads to further down street because of being 7 weeks from hip surgery. I just started using hiking sticks but bringing walker to have seat.
Thunderbeast
(3,819 posts)Taking Tri Met downtown for rally / march.
Will be walking with three giant puppets:
Try to find a long lunch afterward expecting 40,000 potential transit riders.
EVERYONE EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE!
Amaryllis
(11,308 posts)downtown too much walking Going to one location 10-11:30 and another from 12 -1:00 with neighbors.
Ocelot II
(130,608 posts)Probably march from St. Paul College down to the Capitol.
OldBaldy1701E
(11,181 posts)Ocelot II
(130,608 posts)terip64
(1,606 posts)Martin Eden
(15,647 posts)We got the numbers.
terip64
(1,606 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(179,028 posts)Just got out of the hospital today where the doctors found I have something called "atrial flurry". I'd never heard of it before, and have no symptoms when it occurs. I'm being medicated for it and currently wearing a heart monitor, but getting out and protesting is not recommended.
Cha
(319,178 posts)you, greatauunt! ☮️🌻🕯️🕊️💜
greatauntoftriplets
(179,028 posts)It was scary, especially when they talked about doing a cardiac conversion in which they would shock my heart into resuming a normal rhythm. I've seen to have accomplished this by myself, but I'm going to have to take a blood thinner.
I thought I had a bug or something.
Cha
(319,178 posts)to your Dr and found out what's happening.. and you all can start the healing.
Are you on a heart diet.. would that help?
greatauntoftriplets
(179,028 posts)I've had myself on a low-salt diet for years because I've never like a lot of salt. And I tend to use olive oil anyway. I wasn't told that I can't eat beef, and actually just did so.
Problem is that this condition can lead to Afib if not treated. Seems that the meds are most important.
Cha
(319,178 posts)important Meds!
Healthy Diet is Always helpful in addition to everything else we need to do to stay healthy.
Wish you the Best!
greatauntoftriplets
(179,028 posts)Though I cheat at times. Doesn't everyone?
The doctors speculated that it might have come on because I was retaining water. They cleaned me out yesterday, and I'm supposed to take Lasix as needed. For me, that's harsh stuff. I've taken it before.
Cha
(319,178 posts)Not me, anymore. I got to the point where I can't or I really lose all the progress I've made on healing and getting healthy again.
That's okay, though.. it's worth it to me.. There's plenty of good healthy food to eat.. I've learned my lesson.
But that's a whole different story and my journey and issues to overcome.
You know what's best for you. Oh and good luck with the Lasix, I just looked it up
greatauntoftriplets
(179,028 posts)Congratulations on making such excellent progress. I've taken Lasix before, it's not fun.
Cha
(319,178 posts)Wishing us All the Best of Good Fortune today and a Democracy in our Future!
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terip64
(1,606 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(179,028 posts)I didn't know about it. Hope you had a good protest.
wiggs
(8,816 posts)Rver
(270 posts)It's not our hometown. On vacation and the rally is .6 miles away.
Cha
(319,178 posts)daughter and her family live there.
I will be out on the SIDE OF a Main Highway WITH A LARGE EXPANSE OF A Grassy HILL BEHIND US.. in Lihue, Kauai, With my sign... HONK IF YOU LOVE DEMOCRACY
From 3pm to 5pm!
So Exciting to Be With Kindred Spirits!
Tree Lady
(13,290 posts)On different Island. Daughter and I coming to Kauai in June, she has time share at Hanalei bay.
Cha
(319,178 posts)Beautiful!
Sun-Moon
(254 posts)Rise up and resist!!
Lets go!
Tyche
(93 posts)with family and friends.
CanonRay
(16,180 posts)gopiscrap
(24,737 posts)ate at Moe's
alwaysinasnit
(5,628 posts)Tree Lady
(13,290 posts)My daughter lives in SR, I am from there.
alwaysinasnit
(5,628 posts)Tree Lady
(13,290 posts)And moved to SR when I was 19, we started out retiring to WA for 10 years in mountains, but too much snow and too far from family so came to southern OR, I love it here.
alwaysinasnit
(5,628 posts)still close to my daughter in SF and son in SoCal, although I don't get to see him as often.
BuddhaGirl
(3,708 posts)My husband and I currently live in the East Bay but hope to move to Cotati or Petaluma in the next couple of years. My mom used to live in Rohnert Park so I got very familiar with that area. It's wonderful!
Have a great day!
patphil
(9,085 posts)Doodles
(138 posts)4 of us vacationing Iowans are headed to Fairhope.
SuzyandPuffpuff
(550 posts)Podunk Long Branch Washington yay
gopiscrap
(24,737 posts)I spent 23 days in Lakebay and live in Tacoma!!!
FalloutShelter
(14,488 posts)At the Courthouse.
Omaha Steve
(109,280 posts)Greybnk48
(10,727 posts)I've knitted 6 red Melt the ICE hats and our signs are ready to go! These are the red knit had the Norwegians wore as a sign of resistance to the Nazi's during WWII.
summer_in_TX
(4,172 posts)feeling better. He's been coughing,wheezing, and has developed a deep rasp. Plus he hasn't gotten out of his p.j.s at all today. Even if he's better he may need to stay home. It's going to be very windy and chilly, lots of pollen and dust blowing around. Not what the doctor would order, I feel sure.
Trueblue Texan
(4,473 posts)Trueblue Texan
(4,473 posts)The protests had a decent turnout, but did not seem to exceed the last one I attended in College Station. I found that a bit disappointing since folks are even more pissed now that TSF has started a war with Bibi. But it was a good turnout. There was also one in Bryan, but I haven't heard how that one is going.
3catwoman3
(29,435 posts)...to typically vote red. Fellow Democrats can be hard to come by here, but it's getting better. The last two rallies I participated in had considerable turnout, and lots of supportive honking from cars passing by.
McHenry County went for Trump in all 3 elections -
I'll be wearing what I call my "late fall and early spring soccer watching coat," which I've had for at least 20 years. With the hood, it covers me from my head to my ankles, and came in very handy when our sons were playing soccer. Outdoor games started in April and often went into October/November, so it could be pretty damn cold on the sidelines. I remember one game taking place on a 17 degree day. All the kids were wearing jackets and snow pants under their uniforms.
MuirHero
(148 posts)My girlfriend and I, along with five other friends will be at the No Kings protest in Lancaster, PA. There will be four different marches starting from various locations throughout the City of Lancaster and we will all converge at Reservoir Park where they expect up to 7,000 people.
Lancaster is a small city and 7,000 people would be about 12% of the population. The crowd estimate at the Lancaster No Kings protest last October was almost 5,000 people and that was a record turnout for a political event in the city.
Lancaster City is blue but the surrounding county is quite red and voted for Trump by significant margins. Tomorrow's No Kings will draw people from all across the county.
Hoping for at least 12 million nationwide tomorrow.
Lifeafter70
(990 posts)With hubby lame54
StarryNite
(12,123 posts)tavernier
(14,446 posts)As many of you know, I live in the Florida Keys, but I am presently visiting family in Indiana, so family and friends will be joining me at the Columbus rally. But I want to also mention that my friends and family in Key Largo will be attending the protest down there. Lets make it a great one.!!!
DinahMoeHum
(23,615 posts). . .Long Island Sound side
swimboy
(7,331 posts)Richmond, Virginia
Kali
(56,833 posts)Dragoon, Arizona

went up yesterday evening and will stay until after the 4th of July
mommymarine2003
(363 posts)We begin our march at City Hall. Tomorrow is supposed to be perfect weather.
judesedit
(4,593 posts)judesedit
(4,593 posts)debsy
(956 posts)KitFox
(573 posts)Krazy_Kat
(102 posts)ALBliberal
(3,348 posts)kcoates
(78 posts)marybourg
(13,642 posts)Initech
(108,815 posts)BlueWaveNeverEnd
(14,300 posts)happybird
(5,393 posts)Several organized marches and events downtown. I'm bundling up and going to City Hall Park, that looks to be where the groups will eventually merge.
democrank
(12,610 posts)Lots of us !
Permanut
(8,400 posts)Signs ready!
0rganism
(25,648 posts)We will be victorious!
Permanut
(8,400 posts)0rganism
(25,648 posts)SE 10th & Walnut zone mostly
Thousands of people turn out, 10th Ave gets raucous.
lamp_shade
(15,491 posts)CareyOn
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RobertDevereaux
(2,038 posts)Nanjeanne
(6,590 posts)MiHale
(13,048 posts)EuterpeThelo
(371 posts)Tiny little Montrose, where I lived for nine years before I bought my home a couple freeway exits away, has held a peace vigil at the corner of Ocean View and Honolulu every Friday evening for TWENTY YEARS without missing a single Friday.
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Emile
(42,343 posts)Dulcinea
(10,112 posts)BeneteauBum
(523 posts)250 showed in Marathon Florida today!
Peace ☮️