The event will take place at the intersection of 109 and 27 in Medfield. Save the date and stay tuned here for details on how to join us in standing up for reproductive rights. The event is co-sponsored by the Democratic Town Committees of Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Holliston, Medfield, Medway, Norfolk, Plainville, and Wrentham, and by Progressive Mass of Western Norfolk County.
One Million Rising: One Million Trained, Millions More Empowered
More than 300 residents of Millis, Medfield, Holliston, Medway, Norfolk, Franklin and other Metrowest towns stood out in Millis June 16 despite the rain to support the nationwide No Kings peaceful protest.
Press reports said more than 5 million, and perhaps as many as 12 million people, rallied in more than 2100 No Kings events nationwide in communities large and small. Attendees in Millis said they also came from other south shore communities to make their voices heard.
Participants lined both sides of Rt. 109 in Millis holding signs that showed their concern over recent actions taken by the current administration, including attempts to overturn court rulings, cuts to scores of federal programs and illegal efforts to seize thousands of immigrants. Many signs simply proclaimed No Kings.
Nearly all rally-goers also carried and waved American flags in support of the USA and our democracy which most feel is under attack.
Many of the people said the Millis standout was only the first of the day for them, with plans to join the 1,000 person Holliston rally and others in Metrowest communities later in the day. Others indicated plans to attend events in Boston where hundreds of thousands rallied to chant No Kings and support local Pride day.
The Millis DTC is leading the NoKings demonstration in Millis June 14 from 11:00am - 12:00pm at the intersection of 109&115. Sign up here. Find other NoKings events throughout the country here. We encourage people to attend multiple standouts in the area such as Norfolk (8:45-9:45) and Holliston (12:00-1:00). The Middlesex-Norfolk-Worcester Action Hub as a suggested itinerary here. So far 41 people have signed up. Given past history, that means there will be 80 - 100 actual participants.
We will make signs at our Tuesday June 10 6:30pm meeting in Room 130 of Town Hall. As a courtesy we invited Sherborn demonstrators to join our sign making.
The demonstration is a priceless opportunity to make new connections that we must build on. We need those connections to keep up the pressure on the lawless regime in D.C.
The organizers would appreciate the following assistance from DTC members:
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Over the last six weeks, we’ve gotten the occasional question about why Indivisible, together with our coalition of incredible partners, called for No Kings Day on June 14.
Why another protest? What is it going to accomplish? Shouldn’t we be [insert alternate tactic] instead?
IT WON’T TAKE MUCH FOR US TO WIN!!!
Dear Millis NoKings Activist!
Are you ready for No Kings Day???
We are excited to see you at the NoKings standout Saturday June 14 in Millis at 11:00am. We will be on all four corners of the 109 & 115 Intersection. You will be joining over 1636 other standouts across the country. Millions will be with us in what could be the largest demonstration ever.