This is a local Indivisible event!
Hello, people who care about democracy! My name is Syd and I call myself the reluctant activist, because I’d really rather be home resting, crocheting and managing my health issues but I’m instead forced to fight fascism in America. Someone said that the best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. I’ll be the one with the flower pin in my hat and the loud voice.
With the rapid assaults on our rights, the government cuts designed to hurt the poor and vulnerable, endlessly funding genocide and starting wars, I feel it’s important that we protest this insanity. Since May of 2025 we have held a rally every Saturday. We meet from 12-2 on the sidewalk in front of the Neill Public Library. It’s at the intersection of N Grand and Olson NE across from the Cougar Plaza.
We won’t give up our rights to peacefully protest. We need to remind this administration that it’s the people who have the power, it’s supposed to be Congress that writes laws and declares war, that protest is legal but human trafficking is not. This Big Beautiful Killer Bill is the opposite of what our government should do for the people. Republicans are choosing to let people go hungry, lose insurance and frankly, die. Not to balance the budget, they’re doing it to reward the wealthiest.
I know these are scary times and I appreciate your bravery. I have rallied here multiple times and usually the worst pushback is a few harsh words from a moving vehicle (that I can’t hear). I simply reply with “I love you!” as loudly as I am able. It’s fun and it prevents any hate from sticking to us. Mostly we get a lot of honking and waving. I find it invigorating, especially when we are surrounded by a lot of other rally-goers. I’m not downplaying the new steps towards full fascism this administration has taken and I don’t want you to. Please take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your identity if you feel the need.
It’s important that our protest remain on the sidewalk, stay at least 18″ from the curb for your safety and to not block the traffic or crosswalks so we don’t give the police a reason to arrest anyone. If someone tries to instigate trouble don’t confront them and remain peaceful. Yell for me. If you have a whistle, blow it. Keep back and stay safe. Record video if you are able, so that authorities will be able to ID the agitator.
Again, I expect no problem at our little events, I expect colorful, creative signs, lots of bubbles, sidewalk chalk and numbers of like-minded people who care about our country. Get your feelings out on your signs, enjoy the marker fumes and chalk dust or use one of our many signs. Bring water. It’s thirsty work.
If you have any questions contact me on the Rally4Sanity Facebook page
p.s. Despite what Tr*mp and Fox News say, I have never received a paycheck for rallying against his theft of power, but I have noted his history of projection. Has he paid people to rally for him?
*A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.*