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I attended the Protect our Parks rally in San Francisco. Here is the SF Chronicle article about the protests in Northern California. This might be behind a paywall. Sorry for that. https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/national-parks-protests-yosemite-presidio-muir-woo-20195162.php

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That's awesome. Thanks Wes for sharing, which I believe Kathleen might have attended because I had shared (with a group that Kathleen and I part) the original post of the Resistance Rangers.

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This may be one of the most important posts and topics of your writing career to date. Thank you sharing this message and encouraging others to take meaningful action!!!!!

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Thank you Wes. This is beautiful. Definitely I was able to encourage a cadre of folks to join at Pisgah NF, Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg site, and the Presidio in SF. And maybe some other spots. This all thanks to your share.

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I attended the rally at Point Reyes National Seashore. About 150 people showed and a former park ranger spoke for a few minutes to thank everyone. Thank you Wes for your awesome reporting!

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I applaud you for going and covering the protests. I didn’t get my act together to get out to one due to short notice, so I feel guilty & regretful. I wish the national park action had been coordinated with action on national monuments & other national conservation lands managed by the BLM. We need more coverage of the likelihood Trump & Congress will repeal the Antiquities Act, gutting the tool Republican & Democratic presidents have used to declare national monuments for special protection and stewardship.

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Keep reading, that's the stuff I cover.

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Thank you, Wes for sharing news. The parks mean so much to me (I am volunteering for NPS in my retirement) & I am very much hoping I can participate in an upcoming protest. Right now, I split my time between Wash DC & Chincoteague Virginia so there are potential park protest targets (Shenandoah NP, various DC Metro park units, Assateague NS, etc) but I'm out of the loop on joining others for impact.

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Wonderful idea to rally for our precious parks and the people who take care of them for us. I hope there is a rally at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. This is an important park. And Valley Forge where people fought for democracy. I will keep checking.

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✊🏽

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In addition to showing up to the demonstrations, are there any organizations related to this that we can donate money to?

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Stay tuned.

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