Approximately 150 local protesters on Jan. 6 took to the streets of Lafayette to remember the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection in Washington, D.C., to say 'no' to war, kings, autocracy and ICE and yes to human rights and health care. The group convened on Mt. Diablo Boulevard and made their way to the Hillside Memorial behind the Lafayette BART station. 

    "We're here with the people, the energy and the signage with the hope that what happened over 20 years ago doesn't happen again," Janet Thomas, organizer, said as she led the way. "I am outraged by what's happening. I'm also energized. We need to keep active and that's why we're here."
 
    Lynn MacMichael brought two signs to the protest (pictured). "I think the Venezuelans and the people that were killed speak for themselves, but this Hillside Memorial is here as a reminder," MacMichael said. 

    What keeps MacMicheal and her husband coming out week after week even as they're in their late 80s? "What else can we do?"