Mother BonesLooking forward to seeing everyone's #NoKings photos and placards
I am so tired of hearing "It does nothing" YES IT DOES. It's not the be-all end-all but it's ONE of the things that gets more and more people involved. AND it influences elected officials. Social attitudes are a big part of what has to change.
The momentum fed IN PART by these demonstrations has led to an absolute avalanche of flipped Republican officials in special elections across the country even in very red areas.
The increased visibility of opposition (especially dramatically in rural areas) has kept a lot of queer American kids and youths alive for another month, week, or day.
queer as in fuck your borders@_L1vY_ I think about the rural areas particularly, I'd rather see a crowd of 30 in a town of 1000 than 30,000 people in a city. I grew up in a small town, my parents still feel alone in their small town, the MAGA types are so obnoxious, it's easy to feel like it's just you. And it's really really important to know that it's not just you.
@bright_helpings Yes, the shift in visibility has been especially marked in small towns and rural areas. Crucially important.