MAYDAY

Hey Hey Ho Ho That Old Man Has Got To Go!

Today’s protest came with a few important lessons. First: be prepared for a location change.

I assumed the event would be at the Capitol — that’s where most of them have been. When I arrived, the place was almost empty.

I knew that wasn’t right. I took the damn headphones out of my ears and heard the crowd, just a block away at City Hall.

I hopped on my bike, rode the short distance, and rounded up a few protestors along the way.

City Hall was packed.

There was a solid police presence — even officers stationed on the roof.

The best part? When the march started, a hungover (and about-to-be-drunk) MAGA chode started yelling and threatening protestors. (See video below.)

Naturally, he was double-fisting a Monte Carlo and a tall boy at noon on a Thursday, while rocking a Team USA sweatshirt.

These are the exact shade of people who shout at us to “get a job” and “stop protesting.”

• Wear sunscreen.

• Wear a hat. It makes you feel less visible.

• Bring a whistle. It’s the easiest way to make noise without losing your voice.

• Be ready for the unexpected. Listen for the crowd, not just what’s in your earbuds.

• Stay peaceful and respectful. (Even when the hecklers aren’t.)

Honestly, the crowd was loudest for the cars honking in solidarity — even louder than for the speakers.

There were over a thousand people outside City Hall today, demanding Trump’s removal. Friends, neighbors — I literally ran into both.

I went by myself to this event and it was nice to be able to roam freely and admire the crowd and the signs. So get out there and enjoy the next protest for yourself.