Friends:
One theme most resonates with those vehemently opposed to our growing authoritarianism - we do not suffer kings lightly. No more kings. We believe in democratic institutions, checks and balances, shared power and detest the notion that one person can govern without restraint. Our courts are dealing with the Trump excesses daily but, as stakeholders, we have to do more, making our voices heard and not once...
June 14th is national "No Kings" Day and we must join our compatriots around this nation and stand up for our values and against the whims of one man.
As of today, I am unaware of any unified action planned for June 14 so Orange County Cares must step up and organize such an event. There are many venues which could work, but, in my view, the County Center, Goshen, is the most appropriate one. Our county government resides in Goshen and it is in the geographical center of our county. There is a very wonderful green space in the middle of the village for a huge rally.
So, I am inviting each of you to spread the word: NO KINGS IN ORANGE DAY - JUNE 14 BETWEEN 12-2 PM. I am asking all affiliated with Indivisible and Hands Off to Spread the Word.
Our themes are clear - we need to fight a king and:
Save our constitution, the First Amendment, academic freedom, checks and balances in government, free and fair elections, voting rights, a free press, agencies created by Congress to protect union right and workers' safety, the rights of the LGBTQ plus among us, consumer safety, the wholesomeness of our food supply, our environment, including initiatives intended to promote alternative energy development and production, the safety net including SNAP, WIC, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, veterans' benefits, the writ of habeas corpus, the right to asylum, public support for the arts, including PBS and NPR, women's right to be equally treated in every manner; our history from abridgment, our books from censorship, the rights accorded the disabled amongst us...and much more.
If you care, as you all of you do, please join me so we can speak as one and make our voices heard at noon on June 14, 2025 at the Goshen Village Square. Please spread the word and bring your family and friends. If you wish to speak, let me know and encourage others to do so.