UPDATE: The organizers called the protest for NOON, and sent the press release to the media. We are not the only city holding the protest at a different time. But if you feel passionate about being there at 9:30 or cannot join us at noon, then go and make your voice be heard, more power to you! (and send the photos to Bent Alaska.) Thank you.
On Saturday November 15th, people in cities all around the U.S. are coming together to take a stand for equality. To date, more than 250,000 have made the pledge to take part in this national protest. Join the movement! For more information visit http://jointheimpact.com/
The Anchorage Protest
We are protesting in front of the Atwood Building, 550 W 7th Ave. between E and F Streets. Please bring a sign and DRESS WARM. Spread the word!
We are protesting for EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL, and this is a peaceful protest. Sign ideas here: http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/Protest+Signs
TIME??
If we follow the national movement and hold our protest to coincide with all the others, we would hold it at 9:30 a.m. in Alaska. However, the last time we held a protest early on a Saturday morning, people said the same thing but did not show up early! Many showed up around noon, after the early group left. So this time, maybe we should do what works here and call it for noon, or compromise on 11 a.m., despite the national timing.
What time will you commit to showing up?
12PM ,noon
ReplyDeleteIf I can get there, it'll be around 1pm or 1:30, I think. (Work + driving time.)
ReplyDeleteI'll be there at 9:30, loud and proud!
ReplyDeleteNO! It should be the SAME TIME as the rest of the US, regardless of whether demonstrators say they'll show or not. You're only going to cause confusion by changing the times for those who might not be reading this site.
ReplyDeleteI felt that having a nation wide rally was a big part of this. I really would like to see it happen at 9:30. Are people's convictions not strong enough to warrant the early rise? There are people willing to drive to Anchorage from the Valley to make the statement.
ReplyDeletewhere were all of you days ago? lets have a rally from 930 til noon?~! we are here for one reason, equality! the person that was coordinating the event left so a few of us took it on and felt that 11am to noon was best (due to light and a larger crowd). sorry but we had been discussing this for the past few days and i just sent a mass e-mail to everyone saying its at noon.
ReplyDeleteseriously, we have one more day to change our minds?! LOL
Well crap, i was originally going for 930 now its back to 930... lets go go with 930AM . NO MORE CHANGING!!!! hahahaha
ReplyDeleteStay tuned for the further adventures of What Time Is The Rally!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep checking back.
that is hilarious! lmao
ReplyDeleteI changed it on jointheimpact.com to reflect 930 am now...
Um, sorry folks, the media got the press release saying "noon", and it's posted all over the local blogs (including Mudflats, where it currently has 118 comments) so I think it's a little late to change it.
ReplyDeleteWe are not the only city holding the protest at a different time. But some people feel strongly about being there at 9:30 a.m. or cannot join us at noon. So go and make your voices be heard, more power to you! (and please send the photos to Bent Alaska.)
lmao are you serious. ok e. ross, so MAKE IT 1200 NOON on your site so it coordinates with NOON on jointheimpact.com
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