Town Hall meeting in Traverse City without Rep. Bergman.

Local Democrats in Action

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Democracy is not a spectator sport, everyone needs to take part. Now more than ever, we must act to protect our values and stop the chaos. Get involved—join a protest, a town hall, or any local meeting. Talk with others about what matters to you. Make your voice heard in whatever way feels right.

No Kings Protests of February 14

The Democrats from Roscommon County at the “NO KINGS” Day. We had members from Gaylord to Lansing.

A report from Lansing

At the start of the protest, the crowd was small, but as the day got warmer, it grew to and estimate of over 2000 people on the lawn in front of the State Capitol. Participants held creative signs and flags to show their individual concerns. They sat on the lawn, some in chairs, but most simply stood up to see the speakers.  All were ready to respond to speakers by chanting in unison and cheering when speakers made a good statement.  Drivers honked in support. Some wore face masks in defiance of Trump, while others donned shirts, hats, and sweatshirts with slogans. There was no violence, but police officers were present for traffic control. Participants proudly displayed their signs, expressing their anger and passion.

Some posters focused on the issues---NO KINGS IN THE USA SINCE 1776--PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION ---SCIENCE DOES NOT MAKE THINGS UP---ALL LIVES MATTER---STAND UP FOR OUR VETS---SILENCE TYRANNY--- THREE BENCHES, NOT ONE THRONE---OBAY YOUR OATH---MAKE AMERICA SANE AGAIN---SUPPORT OUR VETS---PRISON WITHOUT DUE PROCESS IS A CONCENTRATION CAMP, and so forth.  

Other participants held posters that were sharply critical of Donald Trump and other government officials---HE SHOULD BE IN THE BIG HOUSE, NOT THE WHITE HOUSE---OUR LAST KING WAS GEORGE III, HE WAS CRAZY TOO----MEIN TRUMPF---DEAR CANADIANS, WE DON’T LIKE HIM EITHER---DEPORT THE NAZI---ELECT A CLOWN, EXPECT A CIRCUS---IF WE CAN AFFORD A PARADE WE CAN AFFORD MEDICAID---LETS GET A COMPETENT CONGRESS---LOCK HIM UP--LETS SUPPORT TRUMP FOR A THIRD TERM, IN THE BIG HOUSE---DEPORT ICE, and so forth. 

It was inspiring to see so many people united in the belief that Donald Trump does not represent them, and that it's time to end the chaos.