Protest messages pointed, sharp. A new theme since the previous No Kings demonstration in October: Trump’s risking global war with his ill-conceived and reckless war on Iran without Congressional consent, without consulting allies, without public enthusiasm at home. Images: Helen Nordby
Crowd leaner on chilly, wool cap kind of day
WINONA, Minn. — Despite a nippy afternoon, about 1,200 Winonans joined No Kings Day demonstrations nationwide. They ringed Windom Park at Broadway and Huff streets and hob-knobbed around the Princess Winona fountain. There was joy in joining with kindred spirits. The underlying message, however, was 100% firm and unfriendly to Trump. Multiple Democratic candidates for state political offices addressed the enthusiastic crowd. There was also group singing of the Star Spangled Banner, We shall overcome and a few other songs. Also people who wanted to share personal stories. An Asian student from Winona State University explained why she was carrying a sign saying “I did not come to America for this.” The rally was peaceful. Many cars drove by honking support. No hecklers or counterprotestors showed up. No police presence were around..
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Why did the chicken cross the road? To compare notes with the lobster, of course: ”No War” and “Protect Democracy.”