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Sit-In's (Original Post)
kpete
Jun 2016
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Gothmog
(145,839 posts)1. Great cartoon
gordianot
(15,253 posts)2. This is a nexus in time.
The modern Democratic equivalent of Fort Sumpter without not only not firing a shot but to address gun violence in an act of open rebellion. No stunt probably a revolution.
mountain grammy
(26,666 posts)3. Perfect!
eridani
(51,907 posts)4. 12 hilarious, heartbreaking, and fist-pumping moments from the House sit-in.
http://www.upworthy.com/12-hilarious-heartbreaking-and-fist-pumping-moments-from-the-house-sit-in?c=upw1
At 11:25 a.m. on June 22, a historic sit-in protest began on the floor of the House of Representatives.
The protest group, led by civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis, is demanding action on gun control before the House adjourns for a weeklong break.
So far, the "No Bill No Break" protest has been filled with some incredible moments.
Here are some you may have missed:
1. Representatives took to the floor to share raw, emotional, personal stories of their own encounters with gun violence.
2. People started delivering protest fuel delicious protest fuel to the representatives in a show of support.
At 11:25 a.m. on June 22, a historic sit-in protest began on the floor of the House of Representatives.
The protest group, led by civil rights activist Rep. John Lewis, is demanding action on gun control before the House adjourns for a weeklong break.
So far, the "No Bill No Break" protest has been filled with some incredible moments.
Here are some you may have missed:
1. Representatives took to the floor to share raw, emotional, personal stories of their own encounters with gun violence.
2. People started delivering protest fuel delicious protest fuel to the representatives in a show of support.