Public Project
Beyond No Kings - Oct 18th Will Be Rememberd
Summary
We are what Democracy looks like...On No Kings Day that message rang out from coast to coast. Protesting was beginning to feel that it was not enough; that it was not having the impact needed. But then yesterday's historic demonstrations ignited a passion in us all, uniting us in a way that felt powerful and defiant. Crowds were serious, distinct, colorful, and playful all the while keeping things peaceful: in Downtown LA, in Pasadena, and in small cities like Joshua Tree, Ca.
In Pasadena, families came together, respectfully, and lined the sidewalks along Colorado Blvd, marching from Pasadena City Hall onto the sidewalks. Some came in costume, many brought their kids, and everyone carried a sign that meant something important to them. A few thousand showed up and continued to march, not bothered by the hundred-degree temperatures and maybe even motivated to keep moving, looking for shade.
And in Joshua Tree, CA, a small eclectic corner of the high desert where people keep their politics to themselves, and rarely offer an opinion unless it is hoisted on a flag in front of their house. But on Nov 18th, a crisp sunswept morning, Highway 62 was lined with bold and disgruntled veterans, seniors, and disenfranchised voters who did not hold back. With feisty signs and a narrow look in their eye, people of all ages and all political persuasions made it clear they wanted a swift change of direction in Washington.
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