A year ago today, we hosted an illegal campaign event.
https://twitter.com/RealSpikeCohen/status/1316854650327445506
Oct 15, 2020 was the final leg of the bus tour, in Miami FL.
We were supposed to have a modest event in @cubaocho, followed by a Latin dance party.
But Miami police shut them down that morning for 24 hours, for "COVID violations" (the owner was by himself when he was cited).
We were supposed to have a modest event in @cubaocho, followed by a Latin dance party.
But Miami police shut them down that morning for 24 hours, for "COVID violations" (the owner was by himself when he was cited).
The timing of their move was suspicious. We never found out for certain whether they shut the venue down for political reasons, or just to flex their muscles on a small business owner.
Whatever the reason, I had 2 choices:
1. Give up and have the event somewhere else.
2. Do it outside on the sidewalk, in violation of COVID orders.
To me, the choice was obvious.
1. Give up and have the event somewhere else.
2. Do it outside on the sidewalk, in violation of COVID orders.
To me, the choice was obvious.
The Miami city government's move backfired.
When we announced we were doing it anyway, additional news outlets came out.
Because we weren't restricted to who could fit in the building, I was able to speak with hundreds of people.
The event ended up going on for over 5 hours.
When we announced we were doing it anyway, additional news outlets came out.
Because we weren't restricted to who could fit in the building, I was able to speak with hundreds of people.
The event ended up going on for over 5 hours.
When enough of us engage in #MassNonCompliance, there's nothing they can do to stop us.
You are the Power.
This video details the events of that day.
You are the Power.
This video details the events of that day.
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