Hands Off! Conway Stands for Democracy crowds and Conway Town Hall
Expandable Brass Band plays for the crowds at Hands Off! Conway Stands for Democracy
Looking north toward downtown Conway at Hands Off! Conway Stands for Democracy crowds
Despite cold, rainy weather, 350 people and a brass band showed up in downtown Conway on April 5th to say: Hands Off! Conway Stands for Democracy! The Expandable Brass Band provided upbeat music and chants as the peaceful crowd stood in the rain holding signs and waving flags as they lined Main Street/Route 116. Conway’s 350 demonstrators were part of the 5.2 million people who joined the #HandsOff protest nationwide.
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Conway Stands for Democracy organizer Mary McClintock said, “We stand for democracy! We stand with millions of American to call for a stop to the illegal destruction of our government and our economy by Trump, his billionaire allies, and the Republican administration. We say Hands Off! the many programs paid for by our tax dollars… health care, education, veterans’ services, libraries, Social Security, SNAP, support for seniors and people with disabilities, and more. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now! Alongside Americans across the country, we stand to demand a stop to the chaos and to build a movement to preserve our democracy.”
These Are Our Services, Our Jobs, Our Dollars: Everyone deserves good jobs, reliable services, and a fair economy—but Trump, Musk, and their billionaire buddies are destroying livelihoods, gutting public resources, and driving up costs just to pad their own pockets.
They’re Coming For All of Us: No matter what issues matter to you, you have a dog in this fight. The things you hold precious are absolutely on the chopping block for Trump, Musk, and congressional Republicans.
We Have The Power: This fight is just beginning, and we’re mobilizing to jumpstart the opposition. Together, we have the power to stop this takeover.
This Cannot Be Business As Usual: We are facing an unconstitutional threat to our country and our freedoms through an illegal power grab. Now is the time to make our voices heard and demand our lawmakers to use their power to hold Trump and Musk accountable.
All Photos by Cayte McDonough