I’m so proud of you, America, for standing up for yourselves and each other. I have been watching the happenings down in the US closely. I followed the protests against ICE in LA more than I probably should have, but my heart lives there and I couldn’t look away. I have been watching protest videos and news clips, reading articles and commentary. I feel my heart swell every time I see a community rise up together against those kidnapping gestapo bounty hunters to chase them out of their town.
The video clips of protestors countering fully armed police, military and white supremist groups with courage, anger, humour and humanity has had me cheering you on. The footage of locals in Pasadena playing instruments, banging on pots & pans, signs and more at night until the human equipment of the 47th’s fascist regime were ejected from a hotel was priceless.
Watching you protest en masse, seeing you showing up for one another, sharing information and mutual aid restores my faith in the people of your nation’s ability to face down the fanta menace’s regime and take back your country. I believe you will.
In the meantime, I received a missive from 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica offering hope, assistance and resistance through self defence, twice monthly potlucks and pro bono emergency space. Look them up if you are in LA County and need sustenance or support, beauty or hopeful help for your hurting heart.