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In support of DACA – Kansas City – September 5, 2017

05 Tuesday Sep 2017

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Today the Trump administration announced it was rescinding DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), the Obama era directive giving close to 800,000 individuals who entered the country as undocumented minors deferred action on deportation. It was a humane policy.

This evening close to three hundred individual gathered at Mill Creek Park at the entrance to the Plaza to express their support for the continuation of DACA.

“No human is illegal”

Dreamer not Criminal”

“You belong here”

“No RSVP on the Statue of Liberty”

“Fire the liar”

“Here to stay”

Labor Day rally and march in Kansas City – September 4, 2017

04 Monday Sep 2017

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Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country….

You wouldn’t know that if you asked some republicans.

Early this morning close to four hundred supporters of organized labor gathered in a park at 33rd and Southwest Trafficway just south of Metropolitan Community College for a Labor Day rally and march.

“Stand Up KC”

“Racial inequality? Unionize!”

“We are worth more”

A number of labor activists and office holders spoke to the crowd during the rally.

Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D) speaking at the early morning Labor Day rally and march in Kansas City – September 4, 2017.

“Stand up”

The march proceeded east on the sidewalk on 33rd Street and then turned south on Main. Kansas City Police in a mounted (horse) unit and patrol units accompanied the march.

Starting the march.

“America for working people?”

“There is no good society without a good union.”

Previously:

Fight for $15 – Kansas City – April 15, 2015 (April 16, 2016)

Mayor Sly James speaks at Fight for $15 – April 15, 2015 (April 16, 2015)

People don’t dissolve when it rains

27 Sunday Aug 2017

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Besides, that’s what umbrellas are for.

J.C. Nichols Fountain.

There was a planned demonstration for peace and inclusion today at the J.C. Nichols Fountain in Mill Creek Park near the entrance to the Plaza. About an hour before the planned 2:00 p.m. start one of the organizers posted a cancellation notice due to the weather via social media.

About twenty people showed up anyway. Most because they didn’t get the word in time.

The Kansas City Police had a significant presence staged a discreet distance away. As someone opined, “They don’t want another Charlottesville.”

From 1:30 p.m. to after 3:00 p.m. there were only a few intermittent rain drops.

Individuals with signs and past experience at demonstrations in the park know they can stand on the sidewalk facing the traffic driving into the Plaza. Plenty of people will see them. These two individuals faced to the east with their signs:

“…and Peace”

One speaker thanked those who did show up and reminded them that resistance is an action – it’s not enough just to show up – do something, anything to move forward.

Yes, those streaks in the photo are raindrops.

Kansas City for Charlottesville, Virginia

13 Sunday Aug 2017

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For a few hours last night over seventy-five individuals gathered in the park at the corner of 47th and Broadway near the entrance to the Plaza in Kansas City to demonstrate against Nazis and racism and in support of the people of Charlottesville, Virginia.

“Make Racism Afraid Again”

Pro tip: if you’re driving in slow city traffic resist the urge to yell a challenge to a large protestor on the sidewalk carrying a sign at the exact moment the traffic light turns red.

Confrontation.

There were many more supportive passersby:

An expression of support.

After all, this is Kansas City.

“Resist Hate”

Solidarity.

Previously:

When people who aren’t Nazis march without tiki torches in broad daylight in Kansas City (August 12, 2017)

In 2017 (August 12, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – July 14, 2017

14 Friday Jul 2017

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Again. Like the last six months.

Again. At noon today over forty constituents showed up at the building entrance for Senator Roy Blunt’s (r) Kansas City office at Tenth and Walnut to express their opposition to Trumpcare.

“Trumpcare costs lives”

Nope. Still no open public town halls in Missouri with Senator Roy Blunt (r).

A healthcare story”

“Healthcare not wealthcare”

Again. Two staffers from Senator Blunt’s (r) office came out to the building entrance to listen and take notes.

Two staffers.

“Listen to us”

There’s a lot of frustration. Speakers asked why Senator Blunt (r) won’t hold an open public town hall or bother to show up at one of these regular events to listen to them. They wonder if their words here today and in the past are even reaching him.

“No to Trumpcare”

That’s a good question.

Previously:

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – June 23, 2017 (June 23, 2017)

A Sen. Roy Blunt (r) health care story (June 23, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – June 23, 2017 – signs of the times (June 24, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Jerry Moran’s (r) office in Olathe, Kansas – June 28, 2017 (June 28, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Jerry Moran’s (r) office in Olathe, Kansas – June 28, 2017 – signs of the times (June 29, 2017)

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D): even more town halls (July 5, 2017)

Claire McCaskill Town Hall Meeting in Eldon Missouri – video by Jerry Schmidt (July 5, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – July 7, 2017 (July 7, 2017)

On Health Care – Claire McCaskill Town Hall Meeting in Eldon Missouri – video by Jerry Schmidt (July 8, 2017)

On our culture (July 8, 2017)

On our culture

08 Saturday Jul 2017

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At noon on Friday, on the corner of 10th and Walnut in Kansas City:

At a demonstration in front of the building entrance to Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) downtown Kansas City office – July 7, 2017.

Vote No!

It doesn’t take courage to help the rich…

…but it takes a lot of courage to help the most vulnerable, the poor, the sick!

That’s not supposed to be how it works.

Previously:

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – June 23, 2017 (June 23, 2017)

A Sen. Roy Blunt (r) health care story (June 23, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – June 23, 2017 – signs of the times (June 24, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Jerry Moran’s (r) office in Olathe, Kansas – June 28, 2017 (June 28, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Jerry Moran’s (r) office in Olathe, Kansas – June 28, 2017 – signs of the times (June 29, 2017)

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D): even more town halls (July 5, 2017)

Claire McCaskill Town Hall Meeting in Eldon Missouri – video by Jerry Schmidt (July 5, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – July 7, 2017 (July 7, 2017)

On Health Care – Claire McCaskill Town Hall Meeting in Eldon Missouri – video by Jerry Schmidt (July 8, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – July 7, 2017

07 Friday Jul 2017

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Nope. Still no open public town halls in Missouri with Senator Roy Blunt (r). Go figure.

At noon today over seventy constituents showed up at the building entrance for Senator Roy Blunt’s (r) Kansas City office at Tenth and Walnut to express their opposition to the republican Senate Trumpcare bill. Many held umbrellas.

“Keep us covered”

“People before money”

“Coverage for all”

Individuals in turn told their health insurance stories and the challenges they will face with repeal of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act and any implementation of Trumpcare.

A personal health care story.

“Affordable healthcare is a human right”

Two staffers from Senator Blunt’s (r) office came out to the building entrance to listen and take notes.

“Don’t defund Planned Parenthood”

“Rural Missouri needs Medicaid”

Previously:

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – June 23, 2017 (June 23, 2017)

A Sen. Roy Blunt (r) health care story (June 23, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – June 23, 2017 – signs of the times (June 24, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Jerry Moran’s (r) office in Olathe, Kansas – June 28, 2017 (June 28, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Jerry Moran’s (r) office in Olathe, Kansas – June 28, 2017 – signs of the times (June 29, 2017)

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D): even more town halls (July 5, 2017)

Claire McCaskill Town Hall Meeting in Eldon Missouri – video by Jerry Schmidt (July 5, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – June 23, 2017 – signs of the times

24 Saturday Jun 2017

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Yesterday at noon over fifty constituents showed up at the building entrance for Senator Roy Blunt’s (r) Kansas City office at Tenth and Walnut to express their opposition to the republican Senate Trumpcare bill. A few of the signs:

“Public Hearing”

“Save ACA”

“Oppose Trump Care”

“Affordable Healthcare is a Human Right”

“Quit Putin Party Over Country”

Watching – staff from Senator Roy Blunt’s (r) Kansas City office.

At Tenth and Walnut in Kansas City – June 23, 2017.

Previously:

Talking about health care… (June 20, 2017)

Roy Blunt tells it like it isn’t (June 23, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – June 23, 2017 (June 23, 2017)

A Sen. Roy Blunt (r) health care story (June 23, 2017)

Talking about health care at Sen. Roy Blunt’s (r) office in Kansas City – June 23, 2017

23 Friday Jun 2017

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At noon today over fifty constituents showed up at the building entrance for Senator Roy Blunt’s (r) Kansas City office at Tenth and Walnut to express their opposition to the republican Senate Trumpcare bill.

Individuals in turn told their health insurance stories and the challenges they will face with repeal of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

“RIP Financial Security”

“AHCA = Tax Cuts for the Rich”

“Stop Lying”

“Health Care is a Right”

A staffer from Senator Blunt’s (r) office came to take notes.

Listening – staff (center) from Senator Roy Blunt’s (r) Kansas City office.

“RIP Essential Health Benefits”

“Medicaid saves lives”

Reflection

The action, sponsored by Indivisible KC, lasted an hour.

Previously:

Talking about health care… (June 20, 2017)

Roy Blunt tells it like it isn’t (June 23, 2017)