Go LOVE!!! The protest on Saturday was completely uplifting. A huge group of us chanting words of unity, of respect, that everyone matters. Some of the awesome signs:
Who would Jesus Hate?
Straight Granny for Gay Rights!
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Three flip offs, countless car beeps, and a creepy old guy later, everyone's gathered in a local coffee shop drinking coffee and discussing everything from drunkenness and clothes to New York and music to life philosophies. It was an amazingly eclectic group of people, one that I had not dared hoped existed in North Dakota, much less one that would take me in. The power of protesting is not only it's ability to change those around you, but also its power to change those within the protest. I have only been in three protests ever, but each one has reinforced the conviction of life's power, life's value. It is almost as if the earth itself rejoices with us. Like christmas. Like weed. That is seriously the high I get from demonstrations. High--on love, coffee, and open-minded-ness.
Here's the Dakota Student Article...it's amazing:
Nationwide equality effort hits Grand Forks - News
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