Another national pro-democracy, anti-fascism rally is planned. In Fort Worth, it will be 6-8pm Thu at Burk Burnett Park downtown (501 W 7th St). Taking place on the 5-year anniversary of the death of legendary Civil Rights warrior and U.S. Congressmember John Lewis, and named after his famous mantra, Good Trouble Lives On will not be a protest per se. It’s said to be more of a rally for democracy and anti-authoritarianism.
Indivisible Texas-12, Indivisible Fort Worth, Tarrant County Young Democrats, Tarrant County AFL-CIO, LULAC, Funkytown Fridge, Cowtown Democrats, and many more progressive groups are slated to participate. Since good trouble is great and impactful action is even better, Good Trouble Lives On will also offer ways to “advocate for policies that protect our communities,” say organizers.
Since most of the left’s rage is directed toward the current occupant of the White House, maybe MAGA will join in the march. They appear to be just as pissed as progressives over the disappearance of the Epstein files. Republican legislators just voted unanimously to keep the files secret while every Dem pol voted for them to become public. MAGA thinks Epstein’s list is going to implicate every famous, powerful liberal, from Bill Clinton to Tom Hanks, while progressives know better. They know the Epstein files could quite possibly include the name of the infamous New York real estate mogul who flew on the financier’s plane seven times and called him a great pal.
Whatever you do Thursday evening at Burnett Park, do not engage the counterprotesting fascists or any fascist cops. Chaos is what they want. Chaos will allow the orange guy who lusts after his own daughter and was found liable of sexual abuse to declare martial law and suspend the midterms. Always keep that in mind. — Anthony Mariani
A version of this story originally appeared in last week’s issue.
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