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The next electoral transformation for progressives (and it is more than needing new Democrats)

Posted on November 12, 2025 by kwilder

A social media colleague made a comment online: “This is why we need new Dems.”

I believe that progressive democrats, independents, and anyone who wants to make the world a better place, need to go even further than finding some new Democrats.

So, here is my answer to “Do we need new Democrats?”

If there are only two parties, then it will always be a game of back and forth on the same level — with a little drag to “the right”, because controlling a system always leans to the right.

In order to “spiral it up”, in order to create an “escape valve where true breakthroughs in reform may evolve”, we need at least a third party — maybe more parties.

In many of these “reform the system” conversations, people bring up Orwell’s 1984 and the idea of the two countries/entities/parties that blame each other, and create an “either/or” for the minions at the bottom.

That dynamic of only two choices — where the other is constantly feared — is what America has.

I am happy that some Democratic activists want to make a strategic push to only support progressives. I support good Democratic candidates where I find them, especially locally, where I can know their heart.

Though, we need a real, robust way to make sure that independent candidates can run. We need for third parties to form from the grassroots, and we need those parties to be allowed to live through the slings and arrows of the Democrats and Republicans attacking them, infiltrating them, and squeezing them out with the power that the two major parties have at every Board of Elections in the country.

So, yes, I have hope for the midterms. But, it has to involve at least a few independent candidates and/or third party players who can claw their way to the table.

In addition, our whole system is predicated on violent war with other countries. And, in America, we are all brainwashed and coerced into cheering war, veterans, and the military. If we cannot break free of that trap, either, the wars will come to us. If we fight other nations with violence, threats, and bombs, we will always be subjugated by the same, and by the needs of the Department of Defense/Department of War. And, under those conditions, we will never, truly be free.

I choose to seek people, organizations, and parties who choose to struggle for a better world and who aspire to peace/nonviolence.

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Kimberly Wilder enjoys her new life as a frog. Kimberly is a poet, a mom, and an activist in a frog suit. Kimberly has been a Green Party candidate and is currently an “independent” — which in New York, means she is registered “blank/no party.”

 

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Write-ins in NY (and a close election in the Town of Riverhead)

Posted on November 6, 2025 by kwilder

Election Day 2025 has passed.

Riverhead Town has news, though all the information is not out.

The Town Supervisors Race was definitely “too close to call” with unofficial results. The Democrat, Jerome Halpin (Jerry Halpin) is in the lead by 21 votes. That will certainly be challenged and recounted. In addition, one of the Democrat council candidates is only 74 votes away from becoming the second winner in that race.

Unrelated to winning or losing, there is some intrigue in the race for Superintendent of Highway. The candidate I endorsed was a “write-in” choice. So, there were a healthy number of write-in votes — 44. And, it will be interesting if more show up and/or how many list the name “Jessica Werner.”

I am writing this post in the hope of getting local media professionals, social media people, and/or activists interested in possibly attending and covering the recount in Riverhead. There will probably be an official, careful recount due to the closeness of the race. It is fascinating to be at the Board of Elections for a recount. And, there are fun things to find in the race this year.

The juiciest part of watching the recount is seeing or hearing mention of any write-in candidates. As a poll watcher this year, I heard only two write-in votes. And, both made me laugh out loud.

Someone voted for “Rosie O’Donnell”. And, someone voted for “Jeffrey Epstein.” Hurrah for two creative protest votes against Donald Trump! (And, hurrah for any win that Rosie O’Donnell — in self-exile in Ireland — has over the orange monster.)

Though, I was so happy to see that in the unofficial election results at the Suffolk County Board of Elections, there were thousands of write-in votes in some races. In the 10th District race (described more below), .16% of the voters — 2,633 ballot spaces — were write-in votes. For one of the county court races, there were .79% write-in votes. That is more votes than many third party candidates often receive. Someone, anyone, needs to do some research into why the high numbers, and who these votes are for.

In a flashback to good and amusing reporting on write-in votes, you can see my blogpost about the 2008 election: Monkey Wrenching with Minnie The Cat. As noted in my story, Newsday — the big, Long Island newspaper — made an interesting report on the write-ins that year.

Back to the 2025 election:

Jessica Werner

Of course, I want to know more about Jessica Werner’s vote count. How many people in the Town of Riverhead decided it was not worth their time to vote for the “one-candidate-semi-automatic winner” in the Superintendent of Highway election? How many woman heard about the mom and tradesperson who was running, and decided to give her their approval?

In more geographically widespread election news: Did you know there was a New York movement to vote for “Bad Bunny” in the unfair judicial races?

As many people who watch NY elections know, a lot of the judicial races are a kind of powerplay and political trade deal made among the candidates and party leaders before election day. So, in the Justice of Supreme Court Judicial Race/10th District, for example, there were only 9 candidates for 8 positions. There was some room for “voter choice”, in that one person had to lose. But, every, single candidate was on the ballot line of “The Conservative Party.” I am not sure if that is a result of a process that mostly included candidate’s wishes, or mostly the wishes of party leaders. Though, it is a sad thing for the people of New York — especially the women — that every judge has an ounce of “beholden” to the Conservative Party.

In other races, there were no actual choice, option, or democracy left for the voters, because there were only the same amount of candidates on the ballot as there were who could win. And, in many places in New York, those candidates were crossed endorsed by the Democratic and Republican Party. (In the discussion on this topic, a party loyalist was trying to brush away accusations that the parties had any will in that. Though, the process of cross-endorsement includes a “Wilson Pakula” certificate that party leaders need to sign.)

So, someone had floated the idea for people to write-in “Bad Bunny” (or his real name, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) in for judges in these unfair cases. I can’t wait to see if Bad Bunny shows up in some election reports. We may only know if some interested journalists watch the recounts. New York does not have a very careful way of reporting write-in ballots. It is mostly up to journalists and activists to seek out the bold voices of these protest voters.

There are ways to get into the Board of Elections near you in order to see the regular “recanvass” of votes and/or the more official “recount” of votes, which happens when certain criteria calls for it. As a journalist, a social media activists, a party committee person, or a candidate’s supporter, you should see if you can find a way to get the correct certificate and see what the politicos are really up to, and what your fellow voters are really thinking — especially the write-in voters!

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Newsday publishes article about Democrat registration falling (and my response)

Posted on October 4, 2025 by kwilder

A Newsday article from September 29th explains that,

Long Island’s minority neighborhoods are leaving the Democratic Party, data shows

The Newsday article/audio can be found: here
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I would be devasted if a lot of people changed their enrollment from Democratic Party to Republican Party.

However, the change from Democratic Party to independent seems like a powerful move for a person, for an individual voter, to make. (Please remember that in NY, “Independent” is a small, political party, which also has some right wing strands and often endorses Republicans. In NY, if you want to be “free” from party corruption, you should register “blank” — ie: do not choose a party.)

In the general election, you can vote for whomever you choose, no matter your registration. So, these “blank/independent” voters can still vote for the Democratic candidate. And, in addition, these newly registered “independent/free voters” can feel better about not haphazardly voting for everyone with a “D” next to their name. Also, these Independent Voters will not be supporting and endorsing the conservative strategies used by Suffolk County Democratic Chair Richard Schaffer and NY State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs — which “close to the vest”, “gentlemen’s-agreements-with-Republicans”, and “conservative” strategies have gotten all of us into this mess.

Now, it would be great if we could find Democratic candidates for whom it would be worthwhile to vote for. Let’s start discussing who on the ballot in November is worthy. And, then, who we should push for the midterms.

The Write-In Alternative

Also, don’t forget, if the Democrat and Republican leaders and committees don’t give you good choices on the ballot, you can always “write in”. In a small jurisdiction, an exciting write-in candidate, with a good platform and some supporters helping, could win.

If you have read this far and you are a Town of Riverhead voter…

Please do vote for Kevin Shea for Town Council!

For the November election, the Riverhead Town Democratic Party only put up candidates in 3 out of 5 possible slots. And, only one of the candidates — Kevin Shea — is a registered Democrat. (He is also very authentic, and cares deeply about social justice and democratic values.)

One of the candidates that will be on the Democratic line in Riverhead, has worked for Lee Zeldin and George Santos. Now, that is a reason to unenroll Democrat. (Or, alternately, it could be a reason for Democrats who are committed to their party, to reform their committees and kick out Richard Schaffer and Jay Jacobs. (Though, a little admission: I am speaking as an enrolled blank!)

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Town of Riverhead: Local Elections 2025: Candidate Guide

Posted on September 26, 2025 by kwilder

Mini update on 11/6/2025:

November 4, 2025 General Election Day has passed.

There are only “unofficial” election results in. And, two races are very close. The Town of Riverhead Supervisor’s race is clearly “too close to call” and needs a recount. Though, the Democratic candidate for Supervisor is ahead.

Other notes, especially related to the Candidate Guide:

For Superintendent of Highway, there were at least “44” votes. Usually that number increases with the recanvass and recount.

For the Democratic candidates, thankfully, they got most of their votes on the “Democratic line” and not the made-up line which politicos could see was pandering to fiscal conservatives.

The candidate we endorsed, Kevin Shea, did not win. Though, it was Kevin Shea’s first run. He got respectable numbers. And, he feels like he learned a lot and is ready to either run next time, or support some of the members of his campaign team for a race.

Since we focused on the town race, we had not recommended or endorsed for Suffolk County Legislature, 1st District. Though, in great political news, the Democrat won — Greg Doroski. And, he does seem good.

Interestingly, I was given a Poll Watcher’s certificate by one of the candidates. I went to my polling place, in the morning and in the evening, to check on things and get numbers. The best part was when I heard the write-ins called out from one of the machines. There were two write-ins discovered on the evening tally…

“Rosie O’Donnell” and “Jeffrey Epstein”.

Somebody don’t like Trump.
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Riverhead Town Races
2025 General Election
Candidates Guide
Kimberly Wilder’s suggestion

How can we turn the world towards peace, justice, and progressive values in 2025?

It can feel frustrating to wait until the 2026 midterms in order to register your vote “against MAGA”, “against Republicans”, “against Trump”, and for progressive candidates.

Local elections are one place to wave your flag and demonstrate your values, your wants, and your needs to the political establishment. It is a place to try to vote-in progressive Democrats or progressive independent or third party candidates. You can also use this election to send a direct message to the vote counters with write-in votes.

In our Town of Riverhead, I have done a lot of musing on what is the best way to vote to move our town forward, eschew Republicans, and steer the local Democratic Party towards more progressive values and towards less tolerance for everything MAGA.

Below is my personal Candidate Guide to the 2025 Riverhead Elections:

For Town Supervisor:
Write in the name of a Riverhead resident you admire
(Reasoning: The Republican Party has a stronghold here on the Town Council. We need an alternative. Though, the local Democrats are running someone for Supervisor who is not registered with their party.)

For Town Council (There are two open positions):

** Please vote for Kevin Shea. Kevin Shea is a former firefighter. He is a proponent of social justice and progressive values. **

For the second Town Council spot: Please write-in the name of a Riverhead resident you admire. Please do not waste your vote on the Republican endorsed candidate who is on the ballot, nor the person the Democrats are running — who is not enrolled in the Democratic Party, and who has, in the past, worked for Lee Zeldin and Tom Suozzi.

[A big, giant note on this town-wide election: Someone in the Riverhead Democratic Party milieu had an idea. They collected signatures on another line, in order to give their Democratic party’s chosen candidates another spot on the ballot. Unfortunately, the line that they have run on is “Tax Payers First”. Many people understand “Tax Payer” to be a dog whistle term for people who value white people and landowners above other people in the community. And, the fact that the Democrats want to borrow a word from Trump — “First” — shows the lack of courage our local Democrats have to stand tall and independent, and their reluctance to say out loud the things that matter most about government that truly serves the community. No matter who you vote for in this election, please do not vote for anyone on the “Tax Payers First” line. Voting on that line supports the Democrats’ milquetoast plans to copy Republican schemes.]

For Superintendent of Highways, Town of Riverhead:
Please write-in Jessica Werner. (And, please spread the word, and maybe share her FB page!
J. Werner for Superintendent of Highway

(Sadly, the local Democrats did not put up a candidate in this position. There is only one candidate on the ballot for this position — a Republican.)

For Town Assessor, Town of Riverhead:
Please use this slot on the ballot to write in your hopes and dreams for the world and/or the Riverhead community.
There is only one person, a Republican candidate, on the ballot for this position. Though, writing in another name is even more-impossible-than-usual to allow that person to win the job, since, to do the job of the Town Assessor, a person has to meet certain standards, including passing a test to prove that they can do the calculations. Again, the Democrats did not run someone for this office at all for the Nov 2025 elections.
****Please use the write-in box by the Town Assessor spot to write-in your message to the world! ********

In Riverhead, and across New York State…

Please vote on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025

Please use your vote to send a message to our Riverhead Community; to local, statewide, and national Democrats; to our fellow Americans; and the world. Your vote is power — especially when you take the time to personalize some of it with a write-in vote!!!! A write-in vote is just a miniature protest sign!!!!

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Stand up for our immigrant neighbors: Tues, August 5th at the Suffolk County Legislature, Riverhead

Posted on August 4, 2025 by iwilder

Please come to the Riverhead gathering place of the Suffolk County Legislature on August 5, 2025 at 4pm.

Our Suffolk County activists have been joining together to support various causes: Free Speech; fairness for our immigrant neighbors; and peace in Gaza. No matter why you may come to speak at the legislature, please wear white to show your support of justice for immigrants and for keeping ICE out of schools, churches, hospitals, etc.

In addition, immigration advocates in Suffolk have a message for Suffolk County legislators: Please make sure that no county agency cooperates with unjust ICE actions.

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Thursday, July 17, 2025: Cause good trouble on Long Island

Posted on July 15, 2025 by kwilder

The great anti-Trump coalition, folks like “No Kings” kinda people, Women’s March, FiftyFifty.One, and even your local Democrat clubs and parties, are all focused on Thursday, July 17, 2025 for a nationwide day of local action.

July 17th is “Good Trouble Lives On” Day, in honor of Congressman John Lewis.

Please find a local group to join with.

A friend mentioned an event in Nassau County
for Thursday, July 17th…

Thanks for compiling this! There is one at the
NC Executive Building,
1550 Franklin Ave, Mineola
from 5:30-7 pm

In Suffolk County, Long Island, I found many events being held. Please look up the details at one of the above websites and/or mobilize.us.

East Hampton
Thursday, July 17, 2025
4:30 to 5:30

Hampton Bays
Thursday, July 17, 2025
4pm to 5pm

Patchogue
Thursday, July 17
6:00pm – 7:30
Location
Rep. Garbarino’s District Office
31 Oak St
Patchogue, NY 11772

Port Jefferson
Thursday, July 17, 2025
11 to 12:30
1 Rose Street, Port Jefferson

Shirley
Thursday, July 17, 2025
12 – 1:30

Riverhead (Volunteer organized)
Thursday, July 17, 2025
5 to 6 by
by Harrison ?

Riverhead (Democratic Committee)
Thursday, July 17, 2025
5 to 6
Dunkin Donuts parking lot

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A write-in campaign for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Posted on May 15, 2025 by kwilder

Please show that all Americans want due process and the rule of law to prevail. And, please keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in your heart and on the minds of our elected officials. Wherever there is a blank on your voting ballot — a place where there is “no choice” or no good candidate — please write in: Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Here in Riverhead, Long Island, New York, this Tuesday, May 2oth will provide a chance to apply this strategy to support our neighbor, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the Trump administration has admitted was deported in an “administrative error”, but who the administration will not be kind enough to bring back and save from El Salvador due to the error.

In Riverhead…

Write-in Campaign Announcement for Riverhead Schools:

Riverhead School District will have its budget and school board member vote on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

There are only two (incumbent) board members running for two seats. It is a shame that there is no choice on the ballot. The lack of choice reflects school board policies about campaigning, and reflects injustices in our community.

Please write-in the two school board member slots:

Kilmar Abrego Garcia

and

Kimberly Wilder

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Explanation:

The Riverhead Central School District recently put out a fairly good announcement about not allowing ICE into our school without the proper warrant. But, then…

Our school district even more recently made an unfair move to change the Code of Conduct with murky language about penalizing students with (perceived) gang colors or clothing. And, the Code of Conduct does not even state what colors. Instead, it leans on allowing a fluid change of the rules based on law enforcement info. This would be a big problem, because outdated information could cause a student to get in trouble for no reason. Read more »

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How can the Democrats win races?: Run everywhere! (But, if they don’t, we will! Please help!)

Posted on May 4, 2025 by kwilder

There is nothing I hate more than a ballot with only one candidate on it!

There are so many ways that the two major parties make it hard for regular people, third parties, and independent candidates to run for office. So, it makes me so mad when — after partisan leaders have glommed the power and made ballot access difficult — one of the parties does not even run someone.

I have a great fear that for the 2026 congressional elections, the Democratic Party and its leadership will play games and target only certain races and go so far as to have no candidate in some places. Or, maybe they will just have an unfunded “sacrificial lamb” candidate on the ballot because they count the beans and figure a Democrat can’t win.

In order to remind Democratic leaders that the voters deserve other choices, and that the voters have other choices, I was very determined to fix the situation when our local Democratic Party did not bother to run an “Assessor” candidate, nor a “Superintendent of Highway” candidate.

I am so happy to report that in our town of Riverhead, a new, fresh, independent candidate has stepped up to the plate to run for Superintendent of Highway. Now, instead of just a Republican incumbent on the ballot, you will find a community minded and progressive alternative: Jessica Werner.

I have to say that I am her friend and part of the energy of gathering her run together.

Below is a short biography of Jessica and a few photos.

If you want to help Jessica Werner petition, please get in touch ASAP at her FaceBook page and/or contact her campaign email!

FaceBook:
J. Werner for Riverhead Highway Superintendent
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575855362268

Campaign email:
JW4Riverhead AT gmail DOT com

Jessica Werner’s bio:

Jessica, a working mom and trades professional, has deep roots in the local community and a commitment to hands-on service. With years of experience in plumbing and heating, she possesses a profound understanding of infrastructure and is ready to bring that expertise to the Highway Department. As an independent voice, Jessica is not tied to partisan politics; she is dedicated to serving the people, improving roads, and providing smart, responsive leadership.

 

 

 

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Person, Judge, Kilmar, Home

Posted on April 28, 2025 by iwilder
How To explain to  President Trump that the Supreme Court
has asked him to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States:

Asked if he’s “disobeying” the Supreme Court, Trump said, “That’s not what my people told me — they didn’t say it was, they said it was — the nine to nothing was entirely different.” – Mediaite News

Dear Supreme Court,

It appears that the current President did not understand your decision about Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

We apologize, but you are going to have to send our President another message. This time, you should probably try to explain your decision at a reading level that our current President can understand.

You might try a first grade reading level, like this:

Person, Judge, Kilmar, Home

That amount of words seems to work well for him.

But, if he still does not get it, you can try a third grade reading level to define the terms:

The Supreme Court is the biggest and most important court in the United States. It is a really beautiful court.

The people in the Supreme Court all agreed that you have to do your best to get Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to his home in America.

The nice people tried to show you some respect. They did not want to hurt your feelings and make you think that they don’t think you are the greatest, most beautiful President ever. So, they put in some words to say that you were allowed to get Kilmar home the way that you think is best.

But, they did say that you have to try to get Kilmar Abrego Garcia home.

“Facilitate” means “to try” or “to help.”

__________________

Pull quotes above and background story are at:

https://www.mediaite.com/news/thats-not-what-my-people-told-me-trump-defends-defying-9-0-supreme-court-ruling-ordering-kilmar-garcia-returned/

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Today: Tuesday, April 15th: Tax Day Protest in Long Island, NY

Posted on April 15, 2025 by kwilder

Looking for a place to tell Trump “You ain’t no King”?

Looking for a place to scream that Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be brought home to America right now, and that Bukele should not build more concentration camps, and that President Trump should not float the idea of sending American citizens to foreign concentration camps?????

Hurray! Some good people already had a gathering plan for April 15, 2025.

Please come! And, now we can bring signs that say: “Bring Kilmar Home” and “Save Our Constitution”!

April 15th (Tuesday)
11am
Tax Day protest
13 Oak Street, Patchogue, NY

Tell Garbarino and LaLota:
Fund healthcare, not tax breaks for
billionaires

https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/774006/

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Inhuman: a poem about CECOT

Posted on April 14, 2025 by kwilder

Inhuman

An abundance of flesh on the cover of a magazine
captures my attention
as I stand on the checkout line.

But, at the same time I am noticing
the vibrant ribbon of living flesh
in organic shades of pink and brown and yellow
my heart sinks
as the reality of the photo surfaces. Read more »

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April 19, 2025: Protest and No Kings events in NYC; Patchogue, Long Island; and more

Posted on April 14, 2025 by kwilder

On April 19, 2025, please find a protest near you!

Patchogue, Suffolk County, NY is:
Saturday
April 19, 2025

Stop Trump. Speak Up.

Location:
Rep. Andrew Garbarino’s District Office
31 Oak St, Patchogue, NY 11772

Time:
1pm to 2pm

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NYC

Our City, Our Fight
Protect the Migrants, Protect the Planet

April 19, 2025
Bryant Park
12 noon

Act Up
Union of Concerned Scientists
Sane Energy Project

____________________________________________

Look for a protest near you at:
50501
Indivisible
https://www.mobilize.us/
etc.

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April 5th: We gather to defend our Constitution and to stand up against Trump, Musk, and MAGA

Posted on April 1, 2025 by kwilder

April 5, 2025 is a chance for all Americans to nonviolently protest against the DOGE and Elon Musk interference in our government, against Trump’s attempt to disappear people with no due process, and for restoring needed government services and the rule of law in America.

The 50501 Movement and Women’s March were the first groups to announce an April 5th day of protest. And, these groups are hoping that many folks will come to Washington, DC to confront the federal government where it stands, and to gather in a large group of focused activists.

Of course, if you cannot go to DC, please do find a local action. You can find local events by looking up your city or zip code in places such as: mobilize.us; handsoff2025; 50501 on Reddit. Or, check in with your activist friends or local political or community groups.

Please remember that the first goal is to get people to DC! Though,  below are some events happening on Long Island on April 5, 2025. (There is great music scheduled for the Patchogue event!)

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Where should a Long Islander go on April 5th?

Washington, DC
Be bold! Be brave!
Go straight to the folks causing the biggest problems!

Apr 5, 2025
12:00 noon
People’s Veto Day of Action — D.C.

Washington Monument
Washington, DC

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Go to the city! Help create critical mass!
New York City
NYC – Bryant Park

Apr 5, 20251:00 pm — 5:00 pm ED

HANDS OFF OUR DEMOCRACY – NEW YORK CITY

  • Bryant Park
    40th & 42nd streets, New York, NY, 10018

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Nassau County
(You can protest Trump and Bruce Blakeman at the same time!)

Mineola
April 5th
1pm to 2pm

Sidewalk in front of Nassau County Court
262 Old Country Rd

Mineola, NY 11501

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Port Jefferson
Resistance Corner, Port Jeff Station
April 5th
1pm to 2:30
* Train Car Park, Rt. 112 and Rt 347

sponsors include:
North Brookhaven Democratic Club and Indivisible

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Farmingville

Hands Off! Farmingville Fights Back!

Brookhaven Town Hall
1 Independence Hill
Farmingville

April 5, 2025
11 am to 2pm

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Patchogue: Hands Off!
31 Oak Street

April 5th
1pm – 2:30

Special musical guests!

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East Hampton
Along Pantigo Road
in front of East Hampton Town Hall

April 5th
12 to 1pm

159 Pantigo Rd

East Hampton, NY 11937

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Sag Harbor
John Steinbeck Waterfront Park

April 5th
12 to 1pm

Sag Harbor, NY 11963

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Riverhead

11 am

1 Court Street and Corner of Griffing Ave
Riverhead, NY

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Greenport
Hands Off! Southold Town Fights Back

Saturday, April 5th
1 to 2pm

Mitchell Park and Marina
115 Front Street
Greenport, NY 11944

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Please share these events with friends and family members in each town!

Buses may still be available on an app called “Rally”: https://rally.co/hands-off-march-on-dc

Please feel free to post other locations for April 5th events in the comments
or reach out to Kimberly at kilovesmusic AT gmail DOT com.

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Long Island rallies, protests, demonstrations: March and April

Posted on March 14, 2025 by iwilder
Need a way to engage in struggle against the Orange President, his Co-President the unelected Elon Musk, the actions of ICE against Mahmoud Khalil, etc?

This list is by no means all of the March and April events. Here is a way to get started.

And, if you want to check on things, some hints and links I need to fill our more later:
Indivisible (leans toward Democrat ideas)
50501 (new, exciting and nonpartisan)
Women’s March
And, I heard of something called Mobilize US

For now, here are a few upcoming on Long Island, plus one to look forward to in April:

Some upcoming chances to rally, protest, and/or bring a sign:

An Anti-Tesla/Fire Elon Musk demonstration
Saturday, March 15
1 – 2pm EDT

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