Following up the Hands Off! rally that drew thousands on April 5, local activists says they are planning continued protests of Trump administration policies and cuts from 1 -2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at the intersection of Highway 99/Aurora Avenue North and North 205th St., at the Shoreline-Edmonds border.
Referred to as “A National Day of Action,” the Saturday event is being initiated by the group 50501, whose slogan is “50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement.” This local portion is being organized by Shoreline-based Everyday Activists (www.everydayactivists.net, also on Facebook).
There will also be a rally in Lynnwood at the intersection of Highway 99 and 196th St. on Saturday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. According to Hands Off!:
“This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop to the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.
A core principle behind all Hands Off! 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.”
Frankly, during this season, I’m sick of hearing about any activists.