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BigmanPigman

(51,590 posts)
Fri Jun 29, 2018, 09:50 PM Jun 2018

Families Belong Together 700+ protests tomorrow!

https://act.moveon.org/event/families-belong-together_attend1/search/
Donald Trump and his administration have cruelly separated thousands of children from their families. Now they're jailing families -- and they haven't yet reunified the families already brutally torn apart.

But we won't allow it to continue. On June 30, we're rallying in Washington, D.C., and around the country to tell Donald Trump and his administration to permanently end the separation of kids from their parents. End family internment camps. End the "zero-humanity" policy that created this crisis. And reunify the children with their parents.

Trump and his administration have been systematically criminalizing immigration and immigrants, from revoking Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to ramping up intimidating ICE tactics.

Join us on June 30 to send a clear message to Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress: Families Belong Together! Spread the word...RESISTANCE WORKS!
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Families Belong Together 700+ protests tomorrow! (Original Post) BigmanPigman Jun 2018 OP
We're going to the rally in Flint Siwsan Jun 2018 #1
We should keep in mind the heat that the immigrants in detention facilities BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #3
That is a great point - I'll share it at the rally Siwsan Jun 2018 #18
I had to change my plans. sheshe2 Jun 2018 #2
There will be more opportunities this Summer and Fall. BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #4
my son and i will be marching in Raleigh NC barbtries Jun 2018 #5
Get rest tonight, we need you strong for tomorrow. BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #6
I'll be there! MarvinGardens Jun 2018 #7
Yeah! BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #8
It's an Atlanta suburb. MarvinGardens Jun 2018 #9
I just had some friends fly back home to Atlanta and they aren't into protesting BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #10
Going to a rally in Sea Tac WA at the federal detention center gopiscrap Jun 2018 #11
Yes! I hope tons of people show up. BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #12
You have a great profile gopiscrap Jun 2018 #13
Bundle up! Brrrrrr BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #14
Northern Cali at 10 am tomorrow. Garrett78 Jun 2018 #15
Get a good night's sleep... BigmanPigman Jun 2018 #16
k&r DesertRat Jun 2018 #17

Siwsan

(26,260 posts)
1. We're going to the rally in Flint
Fri Jun 29, 2018, 09:57 PM
Jun 2018

This part of Michigan is under an excessive heat warning so I put some bottles of water in the freezer and I am bringing a case of water, just in case.

I hope the weather conditions don't keep people away!

BigmanPigman

(51,590 posts)
3. We should keep in mind the heat that the immigrants in detention facilities
Fri Jun 29, 2018, 10:04 PM
Jun 2018

are facing every day and they get no relief. We are not snowflakes, we are tough, strong, and ready for any obstacles that are thrown at us (even mother nature's flare ups). Civil disobedience and resistance works and we will be fighting this admin all Summer long and into Fall and the midterms.

You are a true patriot! America thanks you!

Siwsan

(26,260 posts)
18. That is a great point - I'll share it at the rally
Sat Jun 30, 2018, 06:45 AM
Jun 2018

For 4 years I participated in a weekly anti Iraq War protest in ALL kinds of weather. Fortunately, though, we were standing on grass and soil. Today we are meeting on a big, asphalt parking lot that's right in the center of the down town district.

I think I'll bring a paper fan, too.

BigmanPigman

(51,590 posts)
4. There will be more opportunities this Summer and Fall.
Fri Jun 29, 2018, 10:06 PM
Jun 2018

We have calls to make, doors to knock on, and pavements to hit. Town halls will be held in every congress member's district and they will be hounded 24/7...this is just the beginning!

MarvinGardens

(779 posts)
9. It's an Atlanta suburb.
Fri Jun 29, 2018, 11:17 PM
Jun 2018

I've been to some big protests down in the city, but I figure my presence will be more meaningful in an outlying somewhat more conservative area.

As an aside, I've seen you on here for awhile and like your screen name. Pink Floyd's Animals was one of the first CDs I owned. Not one of their more popular albums but I've always been a fan! Also I like your activist bent. I probably don't do enough but I hope to do more as the fall elections approach.

BigmanPigman

(51,590 posts)
10. I just had some friends fly back home to Atlanta and they aren't into protesting
Fri Jun 29, 2018, 11:38 PM
Jun 2018

so I am glad people like you and I can do it. We will be doing a lot more of it in the next few months as things get more extreme and dire.

I like your name too...I even have a pocket/mini magnetic Monopoly game with a dog and a race car.

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