WHAT: January 6, 2022 marks one year since a faction of elected officials incited armed right-wing militants to attack the U.S. Capitol. One year later, the same faction is working to restrict the freedom to vote, attacking fair voting districts, and quietly preparing future attempts to sabotage free and fair elections.
On Thursday, January 6, 2022, Americans across race, place, party, and background are holding candlelight vigils to say: In America, the voters decide the outcome of elections. To prevent this kind of attack from happening again, advocates are demanding that elected leaders pass urgent legislation including the Freedom to Vote Act, the Protecting Our Democracy Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and DC Statehood.
This event in Franklin is one of more than 175 events that will take place across the country, including at the U.S. Capitol.
WHO: The Committee to Protect Our Democracy
WHERE: Franklin Town Common Bandstand
WHEN: 5:00 -6:00 PM
VISUALS: Speakers include Representative Jeffrey Roy, State Senator Becca Rausch and a member of Congressman Jake Auchincloss’ staff with a message from the congressman
LINK to event signup: https://www.mobilize.us/democracyvigils/event/434622/
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| Vigil at Franklin Town Common Bandstand Among More than 175 Events Across the Country |
