#april19th — Public Fediverse posts

Some great photos of the #PortlandME #April19th protest! Leave it to #MainePublic to have some great coverage!

Thousands return to Portland as part of another day of rallies across Maine

Maine Public | By Nicole Ogrysko
Published April 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM EDT

"Thousands of people gathered in Monument Square in Portland Saturday to protest what they say are threats to democracy, human rights and the U.S. Constitution from the Trump administration.

"The rally was one of many that took place in more than a dozen towns across Maine and organized as part of a national day of action by groups across the state."

Read more / view photos:
https://www.mainepublic.org/politics/2025-04-19/thousands-return-to-portland-as-part-of-another-day-of-rallies-across-maine

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We put together IFAKs for protests. Our group specializes in de-escalation training, environment awareness training, & life-saving street medicine awareness. One of our certified EMTs shares information about how to respond to med emergencies & get people to safety.

#streetmedicine #safety #protest

IFAKs are excellent for carrying on-the-go. You never know when there could be a medical emergency even outside of a protest environment. You never know when you could save someone's life.

#indivisible #protestsafety #protests #50501ga #april19th #riseup #defenddemocracy #georgia #Cherokee #cobb

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/

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