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Also seen at #PortlandME 's #April19th rally. Signs with #PrincessLeia / #GeneralLeia and #Resistance, and one with a cut out for a face that read, "Resistance Bitch Face"!
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#Protesters rally in #PortlandME, advocating for protection of rights amid Trump tensions
Story by Allyson Lapierre, WGME
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- "Making their voices be heard on a day of #revolution, a rally on Saturday pays tribute to the #250thAnniversary of the 'shot heard around the world,' a day that marks the start of the Revolutionary War.
" 'They’re taking away my Social Security and my #MaineCare away from me...which side are you on?' Olivia McDermott, who has #DownSyndrome, said.
"McDermott came to advocate for herself and others who have #disabilities who depend on #SocialSecurity and #Medicaid.
" 'I get really upset that this is happening to me and other people with #disabilities. They go to school like this, and I don’t want people to feel uncomfortable about it,' McDermott said.
"Olivia's mom, Maura Mcdermott, is a #SpecialEducationTeacher. She's worried the $Trump administration could take away those benefits.
" 'We need to not cut the services. We need to expand #MedicaidForAll people, and we need to #TaxTheRich. Enough of this,' Maura said.
"Other protestors voiced concerns about state politics, specifically about Maine senators.
" '#SusanCollins had better vote 'no, no, no' to the #SAVEAct because those are all voting rights, and we need voting for next election,' Nina McKee, a Scarborough resident, said.
"Despite the anniversary of the #AmericanRevolution, protesters on Saturday said there's little to feel #patriotic about.
" 'I can’t even express the need for us to stand up against what is happening in our country. It is beyond consumption,' McKee said.
" 'There’s no good thing going on right now, so any change is for the better,' Duncan Potter, a Brunswick resident, said."
#PortlandMaine #MaineResists #AugustaME #BrunswickME #April19th #Resistance #DumpTrump #DayOfAction
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So, I'm not sure if I'll have the energy to attend this (but since I had cave-time this weekend, I might), but wanted to let folks here know about this event.
"Note: Maine Resists is helping Greater Portland Indivisible with their 4/19 action and creating the FB event for visibility. We are not the hosts.
Hosted by: Greater Portland Indivisible
April 19th, 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Monument Square, Portland, ME"If you have questions, you can reach out to us at [email protected] and we will work with Greater Portland Indivisible to get the answers.
"National Day of Action: Rally Around Our Community - This is more than a rally—it’s a commitment to each other and the values we share.
"In collaboration with Indivisible Greater Portland, we invite you to join us for a National Day of Action. On this day, we will stand united in purpose and power to Rally Around Our Community. In a time when our democratic institutions face unprecedented challenges, our voices—raised together—are our most powerful tools for change. This day is more than a gathering; it is a collective commitment to defending democracy, uplifting progressive values, and building a future grounded in justice, equity, and accountability."Through advocacy, community building, collaboration, and direct action, we affirm our dedication to protecting the rights of all people and supporting the leaders who reflect our shared values. By showing up, we declare that our communities will not be divided, our voices will not be silenced, and our democracy will not be dismantled. Together, we rise."
Source:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1206748587562256/#MaineResists #Maine #PortlandMaine #Resistance #Indivisible #April19th #NationalDayOfAction