Monthly Archives: January 2017

Defying Trump

Posted on January 29, 2017 by lisakwinkler

Here’s the letter I sent today to my Federal, State, county and city elected officials. Feel free to borrow whatever you want. Use this site to find addresses. Some you have to use the contact forms; others you can email … Continue reading →

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Women’s March: Next Steps

Posted on January 26, 2017 by lisakwinkler

So we donned pink pussy hats, made posters, and marched. We amassed in numbers beyond expectations and capacity; turning marches into rallies when we couldn’t move another step. So what’s next? People are grappling with what to do, how to … Continue reading →

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NYC Women’s March

Posted on January 22, 2017 by lisakwinkler

Yesterday I joined thousands of others- women, men, families, children and dogs in New York City for the Women’s March. As soon as my friends and I left the train station, we felt the energy of the march. We walked … Continue reading →

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March on Washington: My Father’s Reflections

Posted on January 16, 2017 by lisakwinkler

Originally posted on cyclingrandma:
Today’s the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom that culminated in Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I have a Dream” speech. Hundreds of thousands of people from around the country gathered…

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Boots on the Ground

Posted on January 13, 2017 by lisakwinkler

Last month concerned citizens rallied in Olympia in solidarity with protestors in fifty state capitals.  We had hoped to convince electors to vote their conscience. In light of all that has passed … Source: Boots on the Ground

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