LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A community-led demonstration the organizer named “Trumping Tyranny” kicked off what might be a busy week of protests on the state Capitol on Monday.
Dozens of individuals gathered on the Capitol’s steps and took turns speaking concerning the points that mattered most to them and sharing tales about how the federal government transition of energy has affected them personally—all answering the one easy query of “What made you show up today?”
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Matters attendees introduced up included authorities firings and funding cuts.
Jordan Legue, who organized the occasion, says that format gave individuals an opportunity to steer the demonstration—and never simply attend.
“This event is essentially to come out and say that even on a lower level, the people are hurting, and we are insisting on the impeachment of Donald Trump,” says Legue. “Essentially, it’s just a movement for the people dedicated by people instead of by the massive organizers that have been coming out here and demonstrating, which are also greatly appreciated.”
Lawmakers had been additionally invited to the occasion however didn’t attend.
Monday’s protest was one among three scheduled on the Capitol this week, together with March Forth Michigan on Tuesday, hosted by MI Resist, and Stand Up for Science this weekend.
