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 No More Kings Rally

Saturday April 19: “No More Kings”- Rally for Democracy

The League of Women Voters of Marblehead invites the public to our “No More Kings- Rally for Democracy” which will take place on Saturday April 19, 2025 at 1 pm. Our democracy is under threat and we will peacefully assemble to stand against the rise of authoritarianism in our country, while celebrating the success of the American colonists in pushing back a vengeful tyrant king in 1775.

The program starts at 1 p.m. at the Marblehead Old Town House (Washington Street, Marblehead) where the Longfellow poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” will be read from the steps. The group will then walk to Abbot Hall (188 Washington Street, Marblehead) and assemble near the flagpole to hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence. 

The program should last about one hour. Families are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring signs to this peaceful “No More Kings” assembly.

The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Marblehead and the Marblehead Alliance for Democracy. The League of Women Voters is nonpartisan with respect to parties and candidates but takes positions and advocates for them. The League of Women Voters supports democracy and is advocating for it with this program.

 For more information: LWVMarblehead [at] gmail.com

 

LWVUS has signed on as a co-sponsor to the multiple Hands Off! Rallies happening throughout the country. Interested in attending one in your area? Register HERE for an event in your area to fight back against federal threats to public education, Medicare, Social Security, and our democracy. Remember – Democracy is not a spectator sport!

 

 

                                          

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WASHINGTON - League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in reflection on the first 60 days of the Trump administration. 

   

“If the past 60 days have made one thing clear, it’s this: our democracy is facing a five-alarm fire.  

 

“The first 60 days of the Trump administration have been nothing short of an unprecedented, breathtaking assault on American democracy. From the pardoning of January 6 perpetrators and the terrorizing of immigrant communities, to the dismantling of crucial government agencies and the blatant flouting of court rulings, to the erasing of contributions of people of color, the Trump administration is waging a full-scale attack on all Americans. 

 

“But no matter what they throw at us, we will not back down. Americans have proven we can overcome the toughest of circumstances together. And for over a century, the League has remained steadfast in our commitment to empowering the American people and defending our democracy.  

 

“That’s why we are heartened that Americans across the country — of all ages, gender identities, races, and political persuasions — are stepping up, making their voices heard, and fighting back. With attacks on the rule of law and our democratic institutions staring us right in the face, it is going to take all of us — our collective voices and efforts — to protect our democracy. 

 

“We the American people must loudly condemn this administration for the abuse of power we’ve witnessed over the last 60 days. We must also call out the inaction from Congress that continues to allow the executive overreach and blatant violation of our constitutional protections. As voters, we have the power to tell the President we will not be silent, and to turn up the heat on elected officials in Congress to remind them of their oath to the Constitution.  

 

“Our democracy is too important to sit on the sidelines. We must continue to engage at all levels, including on the local level, to hold our elected leaders accountable and make our needs known. There are hundreds of consequential local elections across the country this year, including in Arizona, Florida, New York, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and other states. Be sure to visit the League’s VOTE411.org to see if elections are happening in your state, make an election plan, and ensure at least 5 people you know are planning to vote. This is how to make your voice heard!”

 

Learn how you can take action to protect our democracy here

 

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