Rally in the The People's Park for Democracy. Located in Petoskey on US 31 between Lake St and Mitchell St. It is also often called The Pit. Please bring your family, friends, even those who may be visiting. You are encouraged to bring your American flags, Pride flags, Ukrainian flags, Canadian flags and your signs as well as loud voices, drums, etc. As always, we ask you stay off the curb and out of the street to avoid injury. It is a very busy intersection!

While extremists tried to brand No Kings as "Hate America Rallies"-they couldn't have been more wrong. Flags were flying and peaceful messages of love and patriotism were the theme of the day. Much to the dismay of those trying to tear us apart, the real power in this country is citizens coming together. Join historian and author Heather Cox Richardson as we talk about how Americans can take back patriotism in this moment-including by voting and getting our friends to vote in the elections happening nationwide on Tuesday, November 4th. Each of us has the power to spark change in our communities, and this is a celebration of what we can do when we join together!

** Meet at the Bayfront Park Clock Tower at Noon ** ** March to People's Park (AKA "The Hole") at 12:30 pm ** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. NO KINGS is more than just a slogan- it's the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don't have kings, and we won't back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.

Join the ACLU's Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training on October 6 at 8 PM ET. This training will give you the tools to take action safely, confidently, and with key de-escalation strategies in hand. Whether you're marching, rallying, or supporting from the sidelines, you'll learn how to protect yourself, your community, and stand up for your rights. What we'll cover: - Know your rights during protests and law enforcement encounters - Practical tools for safety and de-escalation in tense moments - Get prepared to take nonviolent action safely, powerfully and together - Build the knowledge and strength to support others in the streets and beyond Because when we know our rights, we can defend them. Let's get ready. RSVP NOW.

Join us for a vital training led by Jonathan Gold, a firearms instructor and Giffords Gun Owners for Safety Ambassador. This session will cover practical steps you can take if an active shooter incident occurs during a rally, protest, or town hall. The training includes: - Preparedness tactics for large gatherings - Volunteer roles for scanning and assessing potential threats (crowds, rooftops, treelines, visual obstacles) - Practical response actions to improve safety under extreme circumstances This is not an easy training to attend — but it is a necessary one given today’s politically charged climate. After you register, you will receive a Zoom link closer to the event date.

The ECD has agreed to send out postcards to Pennsylvania where three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices — Christine Donohue (D), Kevin M. Dougherty (D), and David N. Wecht (D) — are up for retention elections on November 4, 2025. This is a get out the vote effort to Pennsylvania Democrats to rally them to vote. ECD will provide instructions, postcards, pens, the message you will write, and names/addresses of voters. Donations of postcard stamps are greatly appreciated!

Join the ACLU's Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training on October 6 at 8 PM ET. This training will give you the tools to take action safely, confidently, and with key de-escalation strategies in hand. Whether you're marching, rallying, or supporting from the sidelines, you'll learn how to protect yourself, your community, and stand up for your rights. What we'll cover: - Know your rights during protests and law enforcement encounters - Practical tools for safety and de-escalation in tense moments - Get prepared to take nonviolent action safely, powerfully and together - Build the knowledge and strength to support others in the streets and beyond Because when we know our rights, we can defend them. Let's get ready. RSVP NOW.

The ECD has agreed to send out postcards to Pennsylvania where three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices — Christine Donohue (D), Kevin M. Dougherty (D), and David N. Wecht (D) — are up for retention elections on November 4, 2025. This is a get out the vote effort to Pennsylvania Democrats to rally them to vote. ECD will provide instructions, postcards, pens, the message you will write, and names/addresses of voters. Donations of postcard stamps are greatly appreciated!

The ECD has agreed to send out postcards to Pennsylvania where three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices — Christine Donohue (D), Kevin M. Dougherty (D), and David N. Wecht (D) — are up for retention elections on November 4, 2025. This is a get out the vote effort to Pennsylvania Democrats to rally them to vote. ECD will provide instructions, postcards, pens, the message you will write, and names/addresses of voters. Donations of postcard stamps are greatly appreciated!

Do you care about making your community safer and more welcoming for everyone? A 287(g) Agreements training presented by Strangers No Longer (501(c)(3)) is the second in a series of trainings designed to inform community members of: · Immigrants’ and allies’ constitutional rights; · Courses of action community members can take to exercise those rights; · Proactive steps community members can take to prepare for the possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in the community. The 287(g) Agreements training pertains to the agreements that local police can opt into to collaborate with ICE. These unnecessary partnerships open the door to racial profiling, disproportionately targeting Black and Brown communities, while also undermining public trust in law enforcement and taking funding away from essential services we all rely on. Right now, there is a national push to expand these harmful practices through 287(g) agreements between local police and I