On Sat., Jan. 18th, there is a “People’s March” planned from 1:00-2:30 in downtown Keene. This is in concert with hundreds of other marches that will take place nationally on the same day. Want more information? Click on peoplesmarch.com where you can also register. Then spread the word on your social media, and tell family and friends of this upcoming event. Signs are welcome, you could arrange a sign-making party beforehand or bring some extra signs to share.
The goal is to connect with each other, inspiring and energizing each other to defend our freedoms, our families, and our future. American's democracy is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it. We are all in this together. We can take actions locally that will make a difference, large or small. For instance, attending school board hearings where right now, budgets are being worked on, contacting your representatives on upcoming legislation in Concord, and, very importantly, getting out to vote for local candidates in March! Local governance is just as important to every day life.
We will begin our march to Central Square from Keene State College, meeting at 1:00 at the Appian Way Gate on 229 Main St. Continuing up on Main St. to Central Square, gathering together in solidarity for democracy until 2:30. There will be music, camaraderie and incorporating ideas of what we can do to preserve our threatened democracy.
Please join us at the Keene People's March on Saturday, Jan. 18, and be sure to register at peoplesmarch.com.
“Democracy is not something we have. It is something we do.”
Doris Haddock “Granny D” Jan. 24, 1910 – March 9, 2010