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No Kings protests tomorrow, nationwide. Find one near you at nokings.org and do not agree to believe the lie that what is happening is inevitable.
From Leah Greenberg, Indivisible co-founder and co-executive director:
“For the would-be dictator, success depends on projecting power and creating an aura of inevitability. They need you to believe that Trump is the new normal, that the MAGA movement will be in power for the long haul, that the only rational move is to go along, keep your head down, and protect your own interests.
“We’ve seen over the last six months what happens when this aura of inevitability goes unchallenged. Institutions — from state governments to businesses to civil society to higher education to media — start to fall in line, do what Trump tells them, and/or go silent.
“Here’s the thing: v It’s all a lie. Power in American society doesn’t derive from the top down. Trump’s grasp is brittle, and he’s overreaching dramatically. He will only succeed if everyone agrees to believe the lie.”
Related, if you are planning to protest, know your rights. My lawyer buddy Rachel reminds us all that if we get arrested, immediately ask for a lawyer and shut the fuck up. She says, “I cannot emphasize that last part strongly enough.”
