{"id":16297,"date":"2025-10-15T20:21:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T20:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mattdems.org\/?p=16297"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:46:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T12:46:00","slug":"no-kings-a-joyful-protest-for-democracy-saturday-october-18th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mattdems.org\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/no-kings-a-joyful-protest-for-democracy-saturday-october-18th\/","title":{"rendered":"No Kings: A Joyful Protest for Democracy \u2014 Saturday, October 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Join us as we stand up for democracy, equality, and the freedom to read at the <strong>No Kings: Joyful Protest for Democracy<\/strong>, hosted by the <strong>Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee<\/strong> and community partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">This joyful, peaceful protest affirms our shared belief that power belongs to the people\u2014not kings. We\u2019ll gather with signs, music, and purpose to celebrate our democracy and those who defend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\uddd3 Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, October 18, 2025<br><strong>Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5\">12:00 PM \u2014 Protest begins at Route 6 &amp; North Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6\">1:30 PM \u2014 March to Shipyard Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7\">1:45 PM \u2014 Speaking program begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8\">3:00 PM \u2014 Closing remarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Start at the corner of Route 6 and North Street, Mattapoisett<br><strong>Sign up here:<\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/nokings\/event\/848604\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/nokings\/event\/848604\/<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfa4 Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-11\"><strong>Bryan Winter<\/strong> \u2014 Iraqi War Veteran &amp; MA 50501 Veteran Representative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-12\"><strong>Andy Pollock<\/strong> \u2014 President, South Coast LGBTQ+ Network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-13\"><strong>Michelle Cusolito<\/strong> \u2014 Author &amp; Member, MA Freedom to Read Coalition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfb6 A Joyful Protest<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-15 wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll have live music, community spirit, and creativity throughout the day. Bring your signs, your voice, and your energy as we celebrate democracy together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83e\udded Safety &amp; Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-17 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Crosswalks:<\/strong> Please <strong>only cross Route 6 using the crossing lights<\/strong>. The Mattapoisett Police Department has asked for our cooperation in keeping crossings orderly to minimize traffic backup. Thank you for helping us keep this event safe and peaceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parking:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-19\">Limited parking at the <strong>Land Trust property<\/strong> (NE corner of Route 6 &amp; North Street)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-20\">Public parking <strong>behind the Post Office<\/strong> (SW corner)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-21\"><strong>On-street parking<\/strong> south of Route 6 between North and Main Streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-22\"><strong>Center School<\/strong> (Barstow Street) and <strong>tennis courts<\/strong> parking available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-23\">Additional parking at <strong>Town Beach<\/strong> and the <strong>Wharf<\/strong>, a short walk to the start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-24 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accessibility &amp; Restrooms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-25\">Public restrooms at the <strong>Wharf<\/strong> (and possibly porta-potties)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-26\">Please <strong>do not use the Inn\u2019s bathrooms<\/strong> unless you are a patron \u2014 but plan to join us afterward for celebratory cocktails, mocktails, and food at <strong>The Inn on Shipyard Park<\/strong>, one of Mattapoisett\u2019s most supportive local establishments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-27 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mobile Device Security:<\/strong><br>To help protect your privacy and personal data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-28\"><strong>Disable biometric unlocks<\/strong> (Face ID, fingerprints, etc.) and use a strong passcode instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-29\"><strong>Consider leaving your phone at home<\/strong> if you don\u2019t need it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-30\">If you prefer to stay connected, use a <strong>burner or secondary device<\/strong>, or <strong>turn your phone off during the event<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-31\">For additional security, you can use a <strong>Faraday bag<\/strong> to block signals and protect against digital tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-32 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Safety:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-33\"><strong>Travel with a friend or small group<\/strong> whenever possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-34\"><strong>Make a plan<\/strong> for how you\u2019ll get to and from the event safely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-35\"><strong>Tell friends or family where you\u2019ll be and when<\/strong>, so someone knows your plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-36\">Follow the guidance of our <strong>Safety Marshals<\/strong>, who will be <strong>wearing safety vests<\/strong> and will be <strong>clearly visible throughout the event<\/strong>. They\u2019re there to help keep everyone safe and informed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-37 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83c\udfa8 Protest Art &amp; Downloads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-38 wp-block-paragraph\">Local artist <strong>Karen Hallion<\/strong> has generously created <em>No Kings<\/em> protest art available for free digital download:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/free-protest-and-141231848\">Download free art via Patreon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-39 wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>No Kings<\/strong> organizing team has created a library of multiple digital resources<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/brandfolder.com\/indivisibleproject\/nokings\/?emci=33fbda3b-71a8-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&amp;emdi=c58d3007-72a8-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&amp;ceid=4052080\">Access additional <em>No Kings<\/em> downloads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-40 wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for some great ideas for text to add to signs take a look at the Substack by <strong>Antonia Scatton<\/strong> with suggestions.<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/reframingamerica.substack.com\/p\/big-list-of-protest-signs\">The Big List of Protest Signs for #NoKings 10\/18<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-41 wp-block-paragraph\">Print, share, and post your signs\u2014let\u2019s fill our community and our social media feeds with messages of democracy and freedom. When others see their friends and neighbors participating, they\u2019ll be inspired to join too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-42 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udd4a Hosted by<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-43 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>Fairhaven Democratic Town Committee<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>Rochester Democratic Town Committee<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>50501<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>Indivisible Southcoast<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>Massachusetts Freedom to Read Coalition<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>South Coast LGBTQ+ Network<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-44 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcac Closing Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-45 wp-block-paragraph\">The No Kings Rally is more than a single event\u2014it\u2019s part of a growing movement to stand up for truth, freedom, and equality at a time when those values are being tested. Our democracy depends on active participation, courage, and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-46 wp-block-paragraph\">Join us. Bring a friend. Be part of something bigger than any one person.<br>Together, we remind the world that <strong>power belongs to the people\u2014always.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-47 wp-block-paragraph\">#NoKings #ProtectDemocracy #FreedomToRead #MattapoisettDems #CommunityAction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us as we stand up for democracy, equality, and the freedom to read at the No Kings: Joyful Protest for Democracy, hosted by the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee and community partners. 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