Join South County Resistance Chariho Westerly, in partnership with 50501, on the anniversary of the state of the Revolutionary War.
We will line the sidewalks and denounce Trump as a King and authoritarian.
In 1775, our country wanted to establish our own government, free from the monarchical control of Britain. Paul Revere’s midnight ride started on the 18th and ended on the 19th, with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The battles were a victory for the American militia and led to increased support for the anti-British cause.
Now, 250 years later, our democracy is at stake as we slip back into a government that only works for a few (the billionaires), instead of all of us! We need to advocate to stop the grift! The President and billionaires, like Elon Musk, should NOT be financially benefiting from their position within the government. This is wrong! We need our systems of checks and balances to be upheld, by allowing congress to exercise their oversight power, and honoring the court’s rulings, or else our founding documents that outline our democracy become nullified.
We must protect our freedoms, as outlined in the constitution. We must stand up for those directly in harm’s way, if you come for one of us, you come for all of us. We all agreed “Never again!” after reading Martin Niemöller ‘s famous poem., “First They Came.”
Corruption destroys, community builds! Stand in solidarity to defend our democracy! We need to be visible and make some noise!!!!!
Parking: 14 Canal St Westerly lot, 11 High St Westerly lot, street parking, train station, Washington Trust parking garage. Bring a chair if you prefer so long as we don’t impede foot traffic. Bring bells, drums, signs, flags, banners and your loud voice and a friend!
