A group of Michigan organizers from Indivisible Michigan staged a “light brigade” protest in Lansing, holding illuminated signs that read “RESIST TRUMP” on a pedestrian bridge over Grand River Avenue on Jan. 29, 2025. Originally scheduled for Jan. 20, the event was postponed due to cold temperatures, but gained urgency in response to Trump’s recent executive orders. Coordinators Tessa Paneth-Pollak and Shelley Cichy emphasized the need to resist authoritarianism and the complicit Congress. While Democratic opposition may seem subdued, organizers are being more strategic with their efforts. Paneth-Pollak noted that there is fatigue among Democrats after ten years of Trump in politics. The purpose of the protest was to make people feel understood and show solidarity in challenging times. The organizers acknowledged that traditional marches or rallies may not have the same impact as before, but provide a sense of community for those feeling hopeless and powerless. The event aimed to let people know they are not alone in their feelings of desperation and exhaustion. By coming together in protest, the organizers hoped to send a message that resistance against Trump’s second term is ongoing and unified.
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