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Across the nation, people took to the streets this past Saturday, June 14, to protest the recent actions of the Trump administration.
The protests aligned with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army – for which a military parade was organized in Washington D.C. – as well as the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump.
In the Outer Banks, protests were held in Avon, Ocracoke, and Nags Head. Avon protesters were seen walking down the sidewalk beside N.C. Highway 12 carrying signs with messages such as “NO KINGS SINCE 1776,” “Protect our immigrants like our grandparents,” and “Fund Cancer Research.”
The Avon protest was organized by the Avon Democrats.
“Since the spring, I’ve led protests against the Republican administration on a regular basis, said Precinct chair of the Avon Democratic Precinct, Leslie Kriewald, in a Saturday email to the Island Free Press.
“Usually, 5-9 people show up…There are registered democrats on Hatteras Island, but many are afraid to speak out [for] fear of retaliation from neighbors or co-workers. I posted several times on Facebook and sent emails to spread awareness. People who showed up seemed extremely grateful to be out with like-minded friends. Several told me they had not seen such a turnout.”
One member of the Avon community who attended the No Kings protest was retired Naval Officer, Frank Wells.
Wells wrote to the Island Free Press, “I spent 20 years in uniform sworn to protect the Constitution. While I realize that there are strong opinions on these issues, those of us marching in Avon feel that the Constitution and our democracy itself is under siege. We feel that many of the actions of the current administration are marginally or blatantly unconstitutional.
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