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You’ve likely seen the news by now. On Saturday, Trump ordered illegal strikes on Venezuela, kidnapped its president, and claimed that the U.S. would “run” the country. This unconstitutional military assault happens against a backdrop of the Epstein files cover-up, the fifth anniversary of Trump’s violent coup attempt, the worst presidential approval rating in memory, rampant bribery of the Trump family, and increasing signs of Trump’s cognitive decline. We cannot be passive bystanders. The Trump regime throws punches, we punch right back. Here in Kona, a pop-up protest was planned for Tuesday, January 6, to commemorate the attack on our Capitol. Now we’re expanding and calling on our members to join a larger rally to protest this new low from Trump and his MAGA enablers. Three themes come together on Tuesday:
We hope we’ll have a good cross-section of signs for each. We have a sign-making party today, Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 3 pm at Kahaluʻu Beach Park before our monthly potluck. Everyone is welcome! TAKE ACTION: Join us THIS Tuesday, January 6th, from 4:00-5:00 pm at the usual protest spot, Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway south of Henry Street. Parking off the highway is limited due to ongoing construction. Park offsite at Safeway, Lowe's or Walmart if you can. Also, the police have asked us to ensure that pedestrians cross only in marked crosswalks, so please do not jaywalk across the Highway or Henry Street. It's short notice, but we will not stand idly by and hope you won't either. See you Tuesday! Sam & the KIND Leadership Team PS: There is a lot more happening this week. If you haven't had a chance to read Saturday's newsletter, please check it out here. |
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