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I did not protest

Tue., April 3, 2018

I walked. I witnessed. I marched. I demonstrated. I talked. I encouraged.

I supported students. I walked with friends. I witnessed thousands of people working together for improvements to our laws. I marched with others in support of ways to protect our kids and our community. I demonstrated that democracy is more than waiting for election day. I talked with people from all over Spokane who are committed to making this country a better place to live. I encouraged everyone I talked with to stay engaged with the democratic process.

I did not protest.

Scooter Mahoney

Spokane

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