Options for action and updates June 16
- Blowing Rock Persisters
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
After the worst week in a series of worst weeks, the No Kings rally this weekend turned out to be the antidote. It helps so much to see in record-breaking numbers that we aren’t alone! Thank you to everyone who helped make this day of protests possible and everyone who showed up for democracy.
A few options for this week
Share your stories
Share photos or stories about the No Kings rally with friends in person or online. Tell people why you showed up, whether in person or in spirit. Tell why attending this mattered to you.
Here’s our short report on the march in West Jefferson with a few photos and videos, including the text of Kinney’s poem and Cathy’s speech.
Call Senators Tillis and Budd
Recent events reveal how ICE is harming our people and trampling our rights. Last Thursday, the Secretary of Homeland Security stated that their goal is to take power away from elected politicians, just before federal agents violently tackled and handcuffed a U.S. Senator for asking a question.
Our tax dollars should not fund our own destruction. Yet H.R.1, the House reconciliation budget, includes increased funding for ICE. If this concerns you, consider calling our Senators to let them know.
Here’s one script from 5calls.org:
“I'm calling to urge the Senator to oppose H.R. 1, the House budget reconciliation bill, that increases funding for ICE and Trump's mass deportation operation. ICE has been unlawfully detaining immigrants around the country without cause or due process. We should be stopping them from violating people's constitutional rights, not enabling them to do it more.”
Senator Tillis (202) 224-6342
Senator Budd (202) 224-3154
Other notes:
The Watauga County Commission will meet this Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 pm at the Watauga County Administration Building next to the Courthouse in Boone.
The Boone Pride Parade and Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 28, starting with a march at noon and a festival at 1 pm. Find out more at this link.
According to G. Elliott Morris of Strength in Numbers, there have been dramatically more protests at this point than in 2017. You might find his report on Substack worth reading for more details.
