Rally #36, October 25, 2025:
We had more than 160 patriots at the October 25 Rally for Democracy - a 30% increase over the usual turnout at recent non-No Kings standouts! The momentum is growing to maintain 249 years of a democratic form of government and thwart the unconstitutional Trump Regime’s push to turn America into a dictatorship. Check out this video by Irene Van Schyndel, and let’s get over 200 next week!
"IPSWICH CONNECTS: IMMIGRANTS - Pursuing the American Dream, Contributing Here for Centuries." More than 125 people packed Boone Hall at Ascension Church on October 16 to hear our panel give a compelling history of the history of immigrants in Ipswich starting in the 1600s with 200+ years of Ipswich experiencing boom and bust times, stories from several families of how their ancestors emigrated here in the early 20th Century to work in the mills, a look at how more recent immigrants have played an important role in town by starting businesses and keeping others operating, and how the legal system is presenting challenges for those immigrants trying to gain citizenship. Representatives from several community service organizations gave heartfelt testimony of their efforts to assist immigrants in the myriad challenges they face. Check out Dan Lovy's photos.
No Kings Day, Rally #35, October 18, 2025.
At more than 1,900-people strong, it eclipsed the June crowd of 1,200-1,300. The joyous and peaceful crowd that was several people deep in places stretched from the Visitor Center all the way up South Main Street towards South Green, where a contingent of protestors had their now-weekly anti-fascist messaging. The event, which included several costumed characters for the first time, was a powerful reminder that democracy - despite the ever-dangerous unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration - is a flame that continues to shine brightly here in Ipswich and beyond, where tens of thousands turned out in area towns and cities. Check out photos and video by Marilyn Humphries and drone shots by Jay Burnham.
Ipswich Connects: Immigrants - Pursuing the American Dream, Contributing Here for Centuries speakers included (L-R): Stephanie Gaskins, President of the Ipswich Museum; Umesh Bhuju, owner of Zumi's; Miranda Russell, co-owner and manager of Russell Orchards; Doug Smith, Esq., Legal and Educational Programs Director at the Right to Immigration Institute; residents Dorothy Levesque and Sandy Lezon, who talked about the history of their families that emigrated from Poland and Canada; and Gordon Harris, a local historian and publisher of Historic Ipswich. Missing: Connie James.
Rally #34, October 11:
Another beautiful Saturday, another Rally for Democracy - our 34th consecutive one. More than 125 patriots turned out October 11 to support the US Constitution and the unalienable rights of all citizens that have been a bedrock of our country for almost 250 years.
Rally #33, October 4: These three women have seen many things over the years, and one thing they never thought they'd see is the domestic terrorism of the Trump Regime that is trying to overthrow almost 250 years of American democracy. They were among the more than 135 Constitution-loving and protecting patriots who turned out October 4 for our 33rd consecutive Rally for Democracy. Just two weeks until the big No Kings rally on October 18.
Rally #32, September 27: More than 100 patriots turned out at 9 a.m. on Saturday, during the 32nd consecutive Rally for Democracy, to support veterans’ rights and services. It was held well before the official rededication of Ipswich’s Veterans Memorial and the new walkway at 1 p.m. that honored the 140 Ipswich residents who gave their life in service to our country. Now’s a good time to remember that WWII service men and women were the original anti-fascists, or antifa as they are known today. They fought so the United States would not fall into the hands of authoritarians who, 80 years later, are now trying to take away freedoms from all Americans.
Rally #31, September 20: Eliminating freedom of speech is this week's attack by the Trump Regime, and more than 165 patriots turned out to protest this un-American effort to muzzle our voices. We will not be silenced!
Rally #30, September 13: We've been doing this since March 1, rallying each Saturday rain, snow, or shine, to call attention to the un-democratic actions of the Trump Regime and his MAGA acolytes.
Rally #29, September 6: Over 130 stalwarts assembled to take part in the constitutionally protected right of free speech, beseeching all those who passed by to join them in resisting the rise of tyranny during the Trump regime.
Rally #28, August 30: Close to 180 patriots turned out on Labor Day Saturday to continue pressuring the Trump Regime to back down in its efforts to destroy democracy.
