Protestors gather for No Kings Rally in Warner Robins: ‘We have to be vocal’

WARNER ROBINS — Nationwide, people came together on Saturday to protest, and Middle Georgia was in on the action as well.

On March 28, hundreds of people gathered at Perkins Field in Warner Robins for a No Kings Rally, where they protested, heard speeches, and expressed their views on the national government.

Attendees protested President Donald Trump, frustrated about his policies on various issues, such as immigration and attacks in Iran.

The event was primarily organized by Warner Robins Forward and Houston County Democrats, meanwhile, the Middle Georgia Democratic Socialists of America and Common Defense served as guest speakers.

Julie Rosa Colton, Co-Chair of Middle Georgia DSA, described the event as a gathering of like-minded folk coming together to make their voices heard.

“The capture of billionaire interests has completely screwed over our country at this point. We are getting together and doing the work that needs to be done at the local level, to ensure these people are taken out of government and that a government that is truly accountable to the working public comes next,” she said.

Rosa Colton said the American people are the majority and that a government should work for them. She said policies are unpopular among many demographics, such as younger people and democrats, some favoring socialism over capitalism.

“What is happening in Washington is fascism — it’s even worse than that. It is downstream of the perverse financial interests that have completely captured our government. That needs to stop. It needs to be known that we know what’s going on and we are here to stop it,” she said.

She expressed the importance of voices to be heard, a sentiment shared by Ed Anderson, Georgia Lead Organizer for Common Defense.

He encouraged the crowd to keep fighting for change. He also said that the rally does not operate in isolation; those seeking change have support from local organizations and neighbors.

“We have to be visible. We have to be vocal. We have to be in the streets,” he said.

Saturday’s protest was part of thousands nationwide, and some internationally. Another protest took place in Macon.

Find more information on the organizations at mgdsa.org, commondefense.us, facebook.com/wrforward, and hocodemsga.com.