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Benicia CA, Democracy under attack, Local vigilance, Resist!

Another Benicia protest – UPDATE: Now EVERY Sunday 12-1pm, First & Military

EVERY SUNDAY
AT THE BENICIA CITY PARK
12 NOON – 1 PM
UPDATE! Now on EVERY Sunday!
(formerly every 2nd Sunday)

City Park – MAP

I learned somewhat belatedly that Benicia has TWO ongoing protests, both in City Park (near the Gazebo) at the corner of First & Military Streets. I’ve posted previously about the every-Thursday protest. This other one is EVERY SECOND SUNDAY, and has been organized by Benician Heather Pierini.

If you CAN’T make it to one of the April 5 HandsOff! protests, maybe you can stop by City Park on Sunday April 6 around noon!

Background:

This is from Heather’s email:

I organized the Benicia protests starting Sunday, March 9th.  My impetus was disbelief at the continued disdain for the rule of law by the Trump Administration and Elon Musk/DOGE.

I feel strongly that everyone needs to see someone standing up against these absurd policies and senseless budget cuts that only hurt our community.

Everyone who comes to the protests have their own personal point of view about why they are protesting.  Generally, the major categories are Women’s Rights, support for Ukraine, support for established laws and rules of government, resisting fascism, oligarchy and, well, just all of this.  After this week’s debacles, I’m sure we will see a boost in participation.

We will be meeting every second Sunday at the Benicia City Park between 12-1 PM.  The next date is Sunday, April 6.

I made a facebook event as reminders here: https://fb.me/e/4AcMUospx

Roger Straw
The Benicia Independent

Benicia CA, Democracy under attack, Hands OFF, Local vigilance, Resist!

April 5 – Massive Day of Protests near Benicia – Find one and show up!

Click here for protest times & locations near Benicia, CA.

Things have gotten even worse than we could ever have imagined. EVERYONE, if you possibly can, show up for one of these events to give voice to the nation and the world, that it’s simply not ok to for our government to defund the Education Department, to defund and deplete public health, social security and veteran outreach, to deport people without due process, and yes, to SINK THE ECONOMY with massive worldwide tariffs.  …among so many other horrors. It’s time we ALL speak up!

Find nearby protest events here…

About the April 5 Hands Off protests:
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on, claiming anything standing in their way is illegal, and daring the American people to stop them.
On Saturday, April 5, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!

  • Indivisible.com has made it clear: A core principle behind Hands Off! is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values, and to act lawfully at these events.
  • This event is being organized by Indivisible, MoveOn, Public Citizen, Stand Up America, and the Not Above the Law Coalition in support of the Hands Off day of action and future actions. [from mobilize.us]

WHY “HANDS OFF”?

 

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EVERYONE SHOW UP ON APRIL 5!

Benicia CA, Democracy under attack, Hands OFF, Local vigilance, Resist!

April 5 – Massive Day of Protests near Benicia – Find one and show up!

Click here for protest times & locations near Benicia, CA.

Things have gotten even worse than we could ever have imagined. EVERYONE, if you possibly can, show up for one of these events to give voice to the nation and the world, that it’s simply not ok to for our government to defund the Education Department, to defund and deplete public health, social security and veteran outreach, to deport people without due process, and yes, to SINK THE ECONOMY with massive worldwide tariffs.  …among so many other horrors. It’s time we ALL speak up!

Find nearby protest events here…

About the April 5 Hands Off protests:
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on, claiming anything standing in their way is illegal, and daring the American people to stop them.
On Saturday, April 5, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!

  • Indivisible.com has made it clear: A core principle behind Hands Off! is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values, and to act lawfully at these events.
  • This event is being organized by Indivisible, MoveOn, Public Citizen, Stand Up America, and the Not Above the Law Coalition in support of the Hands Off day of action and future actions. [from mobilize.us]

WHY “HANDS OFF”?

 

View on Threads

 

EVERYONE SHOW UP ON APRIL 5!

Benicia CA, Democracy under attack, Hands OFF, Local vigilance, Resist!

Hands Off! Mass Call for Mobilizing Against Trump’s Power Grab

Click here for protest times & locations near Benicia, CA.

About this April 5 event

Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on, claiming anything standing in their way is illegal, and daring the American people to stop them.

On Saturday, April 5, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!

This event is being organized by MoveOn, Public Citizen, Stand Up America, and the Not Above the Law Coalition in support of the Hands Off day of action and future actions. [from mobilize.us]

EVERYONE SHOW UP ON APRIL 5!

See update here: TODAY! – Massive Day of Protests near Benicia – Find one and show up!

Here’s a listing of HANDS OFF! events and volunteer opportunities near Benicia, CA, including Hercules, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, etc. 

 

There’s also a big event in Sacramento PICNIC PROTEST!  https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764785/

 

SEE BELOW FOR UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS…
Here’s a list of protests and important events in and near Benicia for the week of April 1 – April 6.