Bluffton, Ohio — On April 5, the “Remove, Reverse, Reclaim Rally” brought together more than 200 people who care about democracy and justice. “We may be rural, but we RESIST!” said lead organizer Wendy Chappell-Dick.

Despite rain and wind, our resolve was strong. We marched and then gathered to hear songs (from the Resistance Singers) and speeches (including from Democratic Party Chairs of four counties, Allen, Hardin, Hancock and Putnam).

Here are reflections after the event:

• “I nearly cried when I saw the protestors turn the corner and walk toward our meeting place!”
• “I never saw a crowd of people so happy to stand in the rain for an hour.” 
• “Four counties! We are family!”
• “Weave me the sunshine out of the falling rain.”

More about the event: 

• Pictures from Rae Staton
• WLIO news story
• Lima News article
• Individual speeches, on the AHEAD Facebook page

Thank you to all who made this event possible!