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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · 12h

Huge thanks to Doyle Brown, Brent Caldwell, and Kisha McDowell for firing us up and reminding us what people-powered leadership looks like.

Foothills for Justice proved it again: joy is resistance, and community is power.

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · 12h

✨ 525 people. Small town. Big energy. ✨

No Kings 2.0 absolutely showed out in Spindale today! 💛

We packed the house with joy, costumes, and courage… plus a disco ball, inflatable animals, and a rollerblading inflatable baby 🛼👶 because democracy should be fun.

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · 3d

Guest speaker: Doyle Brown, NC Senate District 48

Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · 3d

💛🎭 This Saturday!
No Kings 2.0 @ Spindale House, 11–1

We’re standing up for democracy and standing with Portland. Wear yellow or come in costume. Make it weird, make it joyful, make it loud!

Resistance doesn’t have to be grim. It can be creative, kind, and unapologetically human.

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · 10d

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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 19d

Stop invading our cities! There is no grave widespread emergency that warrants sending the National Guard into our cities. Leave us alone.

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · 24d

📣 Next Protest – Saturday, Oct 18
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM | 📍 Spindale House

Theme: NO KINGS 👑🚫

www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

We refuse authoritarian rule. We refuse to let one man stand above the law. Power belongs to the people. ✊

#NoKings #StandForDemocracy #FoothillsForJustice

NO KINGS Spindale, NC · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today = last day to register for Resistance Rocks 🎨✊
Sat 8/30 @ Utopia • 1–3 or 3:30–5:30 • BYOB • $5–6 suggested • rocks provided
Claim your spot tonight: forms.gle/1fqFtkHpADwP...
#FoothillsForJustice

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Aug 10

There is still work to do.

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jul 19

⚡️105 people showed up on a stormy Thursday afternoon for Good Trouble Lives On.
We showed up for John Lewis.
We showed up for justice.
We showed up for each other.

#GoodTrouble #FoothillsForJustice #LocalVoicesCollectivePower

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jul 4

Today in Forest City, NC

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jul 1

🖤 GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON 🖤
Join us for a national day of protest
📍 Spindale House
📅 Thursday, July 17
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM

We’re honoring the legacy of John Lewis by getting in good trouble, necessary trouble, for democracy.

Bring a sign. Bring a friend. Be seen. Be heard.

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 19

What’s next for Foothills for
Justice?

Visibility Friday on June 27th (Zoom call on June 20th at 6:30pm to learn more. DM for details.)

Good Trouble Lives On July 17th 4:30-6:30pm!

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 19

Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 14

300 strong in Spindale, NC this morning standing for justice, humanity, and the America we aspire to be.

Thanks to Rev. Curtis Goforth for his powerful words, and to everyone who showed up with courage and conviction!

#NoKings #FoothillsForJustice

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 12

TONIGHT: Community Teach-In 💬
June 12 | 6:30 PM | Zoom
with Family Resources of Rutherford County

This is how we build a better world together.
#FoothillsForJustice #LocalVoicesCollectivePower

Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 12

📱 TEXT 828.475.8508
If you or a loved one is taken by ICE, we will help you take the next steps. You are not alone.

✊🏽 Foothills for Justice stands with our immigrant neighbors. Always.

#ImmigrantsAreEssential #NoHumanIsIllegal #FoothillsForJustice #SolidarityNotSilence #HumanRightsAreForEveryone

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 11

🧠 Zoom Teach-In – Thurs 6/12 @ 6:30pm with Family Resources of Rutherford County
Learn how they support vulnerable families & how you can help.
💻 DM for link

✊ NO KINGS DAY Protest – Sat 6/14, 9–11am
📍 Spindale House
Guest Speaker: Rev. Curtis Goforth
Make your voice heard. Stand for justice.

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 7

📣 TUESDAY, JUNE 10 📣
Help us flood Senator Thom Tillis’ phones with 100 unique callers every hour.

Foothills for Justice is joining Indivisible chapters across NC to stop the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.” We need your voice.

📞 Sign up: mobilize.us/s/q3CrBB

Let’s be impossible to ignore!

100 Calls Every Hour to Tillis to Vote No on the Big Ugly Bill · Indivisible Lake Norman

It's TACO Tuesday! Let's celebrate by crashing Tillis' phone lines. Let’s flood Senator Tillis' phone - one call per person. 100 messages can’t be ignored. Choose which hour you will make the call, si...

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 5

🎉 We’re kicking off a Cards for a Cause fundraiser through PaperPie! Proceeds support Family Resources of Rutherford County. 💌

Not sure what they do? Join our Zoom teach-in Thurs, June 12 at 6:30 PM to learn more!

Shop here 👉 near.tl/sm/exQNKQ6Gw

#FoothillsForJustice #Fundraiser #ShopForACause

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 3

📣 Join us for a powerful Community Teach-In on Thursday, June 12 at 6:30pm via Zoom
in collaboration with Family Resources of Rutherford County!

We’ll explore how local families are being impacted by current challenges, and what we can do to show up, support, and build lasting change together.

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 2

🌈 More Pride. Less Prejudice. 🌈

Pride isn’t just a celebration, it’s resistance.

Queer & trans youth are being targeted. LGBTQ+ books are banned. Hate crimes are rising. Drag is under attack.

Foothills for Justice stands with the LGBTQ+ community. Always. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · Jun 1

Yesterday, we stood shoulder to shoulder. Peaceful, powerful, and unmoved.

Foothills for Justice stands on the right side of history. One day, when our kids ask what we did during these times, we’ll be able to say:
We showed up. We stood tall. We fought for a better future.

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · May 29

Can’t protest? You can still help!

🧡 Donate to ACLU or local justice orgs
📣 Speak out against hate & authoritarianism
🎨 Paint garden rocks w/ kind messages
🚗 Drive by & honk in support
💧 Drop off water/supplies
📚 Join our Community Teach-In via Zoom
🤝 Support our upcoming fundraiser

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Foothills for Justice @foothills4justice.bsky.social · May 27

Reminder for Saturday’s Demonstration!
Join us at Spindale House from 10am–12pm for our peaceful demonstration.
Guest speaker: Adrienne Trask

Don’t forget to bring your American flags! Let’s make this a powerful, united visual showing of community spirit.

Local voices. Collective power.

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