Sunday, February 26, 2017

Over 400 People Sign 'Declaration of Independence' in Opposition to Trump's Policies


An open alliance of private individuals ranging from activists, workers, authors lawyers and actors from across the country have signed on to an historic document modeled after the country’s July 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence.  

As of February 25, over 400 Americans have declared their independence from the policies and practices of President Donald J. Trump and his administration.

Their goal is to heighten public understanding of the Founding Documents that articulate America’s core principles. The activists will sponsor public readings and discussion of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution moderated by activists, workers, authors and actors, academics, and lawyers to show how the provisions of law and universal values set forth by the founders differ from those of President Trump and his administration.

“Those principles offer us hope, and they remind us that we the people have prevailed in upholding American values before, and will again” said Norman Siegel, a civil liberties and civil rights lawyer.

Source: Mercury   

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