What follows is from the League of Women Voters of Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Area’s website:
“No Kings 2 Rally — Unite and Rise for Democracy
The League of Women Voters is an official, national partner of the No Kings II rally. We are marching on October 18 to support the Bill of Rights, oppose federal overreach, and reject cuts to essential services. Join us!
We are calling on friends, neighbors and the community at large to unite at a nearby protest and rise up for our democracy.
This is our time. It’s our time to be present, brave, and loud, working together as a concerned community to speak out for our neighbors and the Constitution.
The League has made simple signage that you can print and take along.
And if you can’t attend, we hope you’ll raise your voice with a window sign, or by helping us promote the event and encourage others to attend via social media or a good old fashioned phone call!
There are three nearby locations:
- Palatine — Volunteer Plaza at the Clocktower — 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
- Arlington Heights — Recreation Park (NOTE new location!) — 3:00 pm – 5:00 p
- Schaumburg — North Roselle and Schaumburg Roads — 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Look for a member of LWVPA holding an LWV sign at the Palatine and Arlington Heights locations to meet up. In Schaumburg, look for an LWV member holding purple and gold balloons. If you are able, try to attend more than one event. For example, Palatine at 11:00 am and then Arlington Heights at 3:00 pm. Help us make these rallies the largest yet!”
Note: The LWV website states: “The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington, and Schaumburg Areas is a nonpartisan political organization and does not support any political party or candidate.” Really? This may have been true at one time, but we’ll leave it up to readers to decide if it is today.
And it should be noted there is no disclosure statement revealing who or what is funding this political campaign, and that is what it is. The staggering of the rally hours provides partisan candidates the opportunity to appear and speak at all three rallies.