No kings! We won’t go back! Peaceful protest in Bay City, TX

Saturday April 19th,  No Kings, “We’re not going back!” Peaceful Protest (250th Anniversary of the American Revolution)

Bring: signs, flags  cowbells, drums, maybe a chair if you can't stand for an hour, and a loud voice for chants! Also, if you're able, please bring a non-perishable food item or two for donation to a local food bank.

Join Bay City & Matagorda County locals, in partnership with 50501, on the anniversary of the state of the Revolutionary War. 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.

Corruption destroys, community builds! Stand in solidarity to defend our democracy! We need to be visible and make some noise!!!!! Please be safe. If anti-protesters come, keep your distance and do NOT engage. Stay in the designated area. We are allowed to be on public sidewalks, and we have permission to gather on the north side courthouse grounds. We will position ourselves on the sidewalks and hold up signs, wave at vehicles passing by, do some chants, and march around the square on the sidewalks toward the end of the hour. Dress comfortably. For those interested, we can go out for lunch afterwards.

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