In 2017, Timothy Snyder, one of the world’s most prominent historians and a professor at Yale University, wrote the book On Tyranny, a guide to surviving and resisting America’s turn toward authoritarianism. The book was published just after the 2016 presidential election; it remains an important handbook today as we learn to preserve our freedoms during dark and uncertain times.

This promises to be a thought-provoking and enlightening discussion led by Dr. Rand Brandes, a retired professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Dr. Brandes has led similar gatherings in Hickory and the surrounding region.

Gather and continue to get to know one another, building relationships within our growing group. Don’t be afraid to invite friends or family to join. This is not just for members. There will be food trucks onsite; however, feel free to bring a dish to share with others. Leashed pets are welcome as well. For more information about the venue, visit their website.

Please join us, have fun, and meet your fellow members. More details to follow.

Join us as we participate in this nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like.

On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks on the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle designed to project strength. However, true power is not orchestrated in Washington. It emerges from everywhere else.

The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump; it belongs to us. We’re not just watching history happen; we’re making it. ALL are welcome!