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hatrack

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10. KCMO wasn't quite as big as the last protest, but hugely encouraging in another way . . .

Reply to Rebl2 (Reply #9)

Sat Oct 18, 2025, 07:02 PM

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Way more young people (30 and under) in attendance, including a lot of teenagers; also way more families with small kids. The June event, though about 10% bigger, was largely a gray-haired event. Not this time!

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