I'm going to say, I feel a little guilty about not participating in #NoKings / #NoTyrants today. Our #Montreal event was cancelled and I'm too far from Ottawa to make it on time. If I had my passport, I could get down to the Newport VT event, but I left it in Montreal. I guess I will be watching along from the Fediverse instead!
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@evan why was it cancelled?

@lambic I don't know. The organisers attributed it to security concerns.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWVMYHsDUYL/

Indivisible Québec on Instagram: "🚨 UPDATE: Montréal Event Cancelled Due to security concerns, we’ve made the proactive decision to cancel Saturday’s Montréal rally. But we are NOT backing down. ✊ We’re heading to Ottawa to stand with our sister chapter. 📍 York Street Steps (U.S. Embassy) 🕑 2 PM Join us. Show up. Stand united. 🚗 Need a ride or offering one? Sign up here: 🔗 https://actionnetwork.org/forms/carpooling-signup-form Links in bio! #NoTyrants #IndivisibleQuebec #defendingdemocracy"

6 likes, 0 comments - indivisiblequebec on March 25, 2026: "🚨 UPDATE: Montréal Event Cancelled Due to security concerns, we’ve made the proactive decision to cancel Saturday’s Montréal rally. But we are NOT backing down. ✊ We’re heading to Ottawa to stand with our sister chapter. 📍 York Street Steps (U.S. Embassy) 🕑 2 PM Join us. Show up. Stand united. 🚗 Need a ride or offering one? Sign up here: 🔗 https://actionnetwork.org/forms/carpooling-signup-form Links in bio! #NoTyrants #IndivisibleQuebec #defendingdemocracy".

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@evan
I wish you could get to one, but I'm glad you're not traveling into the U.S. That's a bad idea in general these days, and especially to attend a protest.
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@evan I don't feel any guilt at all. I see a lot of white people making a show of it, and that feels pretty cringey.

It's a distraction from the disruptive action that is needed. It's frustrating to see people not listening to leaders from marginalized communities, and not adapting their tactics at all.

By contrast, I'd say Canadian boycotts have been more effective.

@evan
I'm sorry you had to miss the #NoKings protest today. It was awesome. I hope you'll be able to make the next one!