June 23 Updates

Summer may be here, but the hard work for democracy continues. This week's newsletter includes upcoming protests, community gatherings, important schedule updates, and several opportunities to make your voice heard.

Reminder: Today is Primary Voting Day!

Upcoming:

June 25: Voices & Views Book Club

June 26: Rush Hour Resistance

June 26: Williamsport weekly protest

June 27: RESCHEDULED: Resilient Resistance

June 30: The People's Mic Protest

July 2: Rally in Howard County

July 14: Protest in Clear Spring

The Early Shift for Justice

Join community members each Friday morning as we continue to oppose the proposed ICE detention facility in Williamsport. Whether you stay for 15 minutes or the full shift, your presence sends a message: our community is paying attention, and we will not look away.

Next protest: Frday, June 26, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Keep the pressure on!

Join us for The People's Mic Protest, where we will have members of our community speaking up and speaking out about the Board of County Commissioners, the ICE warehouse, and the lack of transparency and public comments.

June 30, 9:00 AM

Sign up to speak at bit.ly/3DKnKfs​

Postponed: Resilient Resistance

The Resilient Resistance event on June 27 has been postponed. We will announce the new date as soon as we have it. In the meantime, we will be sharing a video with a guided meditation and some other literature to help guide you to Resilient Resistance and Mindful Mobilization. Keep your eye on these emails for those to come out soon.

Voices & Views Book Club

Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 PM​
​Hub City Brewery​
25 W. Church St., Hagerstown

Join us for a discussion of Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond. Haven't finished the book? No problem! Come to share your thoughts, listen to the conversation, meet new people, or simply enjoy an evening of thoughtful discussion.

Questions or RSVP: Delia.Zielinski@gmail.com​

Save These Dates

July 2: Rally in Howard County

Save the date for July 2 at 8:45 AM for a rally outside the Garmatz Building to support our friends in Howard County, who are also fighting an ICE facility! We will rally outside the courthouse and then pack the courtroom for the hearing. More details coming, but for now, put this on your calendar!

July 14: Protest Procession in Clear Spring

Clear Spring is participating in part of A Protest Procession that's been traveling around Washington County. The July 14 event will take place at the intersection of Mill St. and Rte 40 from 4-6 PM.

Next WCI Rush Hour Resistance

Meet us on the Appalachian Trail bridge on Friday, June 26 at 4:30 PM to help set up, or stop by before 6:00 PM to wave. Our letters aren't waterproof, so we cancel if it's raining.

If you have any suggestions for the message, please send them ASAP! Keep it to 30 characters (including spaces) or less.

Email Dave Williams at dwilliams21783@gmail.com for more information.

For photos, videos, and a video celebrating our one-year anniversary, visit this link:

WCI is on Discord!

We're excited to announce that our organization is now on Discord, creating more avenues for communication and connection! For access, go to this link: