Civic Witness

I was impressed! So much going on in that area. Great to see so many people committed to speaking up.

A sign saying "Immunity for no one," with a drawing of Trump behind bars

Another clear message in Morrisville, NC yesterday @ed4d.bsky.social

Three protestors near an intersection carrying signs: "Silence is complicity," "Let freedom ring" and "Democracy - Rule of Law - All the People."

If you are privileged enough to speak up and you're not doing so, at this stage of proceedings, silence is complicity. A clear message in Morrisville, NC. @ed4d.bsky.social

Large signs set up on the grass next to the sidewalk, each with one letter, spelling together "NO KINGS"

Getting out the "No Kings" message in Morrisville, NC yesterday. Are you going to the next No Kings march on October 18? See www.nokings.org for a location near you. @ed4d.bsky.social

Two women, with their backs to the camera, hold up signs. One sign is double-sided, so we can see the message on the back: "This is literally Hitler's playbook." Cars are waiting at the lights.

At this busy intersection in Morrisville, NC yesterday, many passing by saw the messages of resistance. @ed4d.bsky.social

A woman holds a sign saying "UNMASK ICE"

Simple message in Morrisville, NC yesterday
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Sign sitting on the ground saying "'I need the kind of generals HITLER had' - TRUMP 'We should use some of OUR 'dangerous' cities as training grounds for the military.' 'vermin' 'enemy from within' - TRUMP (and HILTER!!)"

In Morrisville, NC yesterday, protestors highlighted what might be Trump's most dangerous statements of the last week. @ed4d.bsky.social

Man with a sandwich board-style sign saying "A true leader doesn't divide people. He brings them together." He is wearing a large red and white hat in the style of the Dr Seuss character "The Cat in the Hat." He has a series of smaller signs poking out above him saying "No Right," "No Red" and "Just Us." On the other side, it's harder to read the signs. One says "No blue."

Getting creative in Morrisville, NC yesterday. An effective way to get attention! @ed4d.bsky.social

Back of a woman's head. She is holding a sign saying "If we ALL don't stand up NOW ... we're f*cked." Cars are passing by.

Powerful message yesterday in Morrisville, NC. Spot-on: the time to speak up is now, before it's too late. @ed4d.bsky.social

A woman with her arms together showing a tattoo on one arm saying "GOOD" and a tattoo on the other arm saying "TROUBLE."

In Morrisville yesterday, @thecrazydoglady.bsky.social got into more good trouble with Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy. @ed4d.bsky.social

Three protestors holding signs: "Fight Fascism," "With Liberty and Justice for ALL" and "Tax the Rich."

Yesterday, Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy showed up in Morrisville to help defend our democracy. North Carolinians show up and speak up! @ed4d.bsky.social @thecrazydoglady.bsky.social

“Defend the Constitution! Defend the Constitution!” Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy on Renaissance Parkway yesterday. @ed4d.bsky.social

“When civil rights are under attack, what do we do?” “We fight back!” Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy on Renaissance Parkway yesterday. @ed4d.bsky.social

“Honk your horn! Honk your horn!” The message gets through! Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy on Renaissance Parkway yesterday. @ed4d.bsky.social

The more good trouble, the better!

Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy formed a human chain yesterday on Renaissance Parkway near The Streets at Southpoint before marching to a nearby bridge. Great way to highlight the need to defend our democracy! @ed4d.bsky.social Photos from the event coming soon - stay tuned.

In Hillsborough, NC yesterday, Concerned Carolinians and Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy got great reactions from drivers and passengers in passing cars. Enthusiasm is contagious! @ed4d.bsky.social

North Carolinians taking a stand for democracy filled a whole block in Hillsborough yesterday! Shoutout to Concerned Carolinians and Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy. @ed4d.bsky.social Photos from the event coming soon — stay tuned.

Another fascinating read

Interesting read. While not as elaborate as some actions described here, funny protest signs are effective: mocking the regime while making resistance fun and engaging, which draws in new participants.

Enthusiastic honks from passing drivers in Morrisville, NC at yesterday’s Defend Democracy Saturday. Engaged Durhamites 4 Democracy sure know how to spread the message! More photos and videos to come. @ed4d.bsky.social @thecrazydoglady.bsky.social

I’m really impressed with all the resistance activity here! WTG, North Carolina! Just about to head back to my hotel to start looking at photos this evening.

North Carolina has a vibrant protest scene! Civic Witness is attending three protests today. Here: Concerned Carolinians NC sing a song of resistance in Hillsborough. Many more photos and videos from NC to come!

Marc Elias rocks! He has done so much for our country.

I hope it’s still there when I got to DC for No Kings!

Absofuckinglutely

I’m a New Yorker who will be attending No Kings DC. New York and DC will be yuge!

Should be big! Even without lying about the crowd size. 😃

Should be the biggest yet! I’m a New Yorker and will attend No Kings DC.

Should be the biggest protest yet!