Episode Description
Stark black signs with white letters are lined up along a busy intersection in Nashville, Tennessee. The signs blare out a warning: American democracy is in danger.
The silent protest called "Signs of Fascism" is to get Americans to pay attention to disturbing actions of the federal government.
I'm Rhonda Miller. On a windy Friday the 13th, that's March 13th, I talked with the protestors and read some of the signs.
"Using military and secret police on civilians."
"Accusing others of crimes you commit."
"Using fear and coercion to gain power."
"Replacing reality with lies and conspiracy theories."
Eric Lewis is one of the organizers of "Signs of Fascism." He's part of Nashville Indivisible's Green Collective.
Lewis understands that many people are not paying attention to America's slide toward fascism. That's why the protest happens at different places around the region.
For Lewis, taking an active part in protecting democracy began when he was six years old and lived in Chicago. He went with his mother to protests about the Vietnam War and civil rights.
Others in the group said they're out to help protect democracy, or because they're concerned about the lack of oversight by the Supreme Court, or because there are many actions by the current administration that threaten American freedoms.
Organizer Eric Lewis held a sign about the Nashville "No Kings Day" demonstration on March 28. It will be part of "No Kings Day" protests to be held in hundreds of cities across America.
I'm Rhonda Miller in Nashville, Tennessee.