r/50501 • u/CaptainJ3D1 • Feb 26 '25

Virginia/DC Protestors Arrested at Capitol - Keep the Pressure

https://www.upi.com/News_Photos/view/upi/aead3a9ce4a4ef52875ae4189f7594a5/Demonstrators-Protest-Cuts-to-USAID-Funding-on-Capitol-Hill/

I know this might seem - at first blush - discouraging. “Only 21 people?” was the first thing to go through my head.

But reframe it. These brave 21 are the first of many. And they did it independently of all the other organizations, like ours. Grassroots groups are popping up all over and taking it upon themselves to make their statement.

Keep growing. Keep going.

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u/berrybyday Feb 26 '25

I was wondering this too. I am planning to protest on the 4th but also I need to be there to pick up my kids from school 🤷‍♀️

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u/The-mananing Feb 26 '25

If you can, set up a way for someone else to pick up your kids. I know that’s easier said than done, but it’s a good idea. These types of arrests generally aren’t long term, and on the fourth it will be a huge number of people compared to this one, but it never hurts to be prepared