❌👑 Genesee Valley Guardian Vol 2, Issue 12 · March 24, 2026
Genesee Valley Guardian
Vol 2, Issue 12 — March 24, 2026
“STAND UP, FIGHT BACK!” RALLY REPORT
Travelers on Rte 20A and Rte 36 in Leicester at Noon on 3/21 witnessed 60 activists participating in GVI’s “Stand Up, Fight Back Saturday” rally. The group enjoyed temperatures around 40 degrees and gray skies that did not drop any precipitation. Under the overarching theme of “Stand Up, Fight Back,” there were messages spanning the first year of the Trump Regime: noting DOGE overreach, the Big Not-So-Beautiful Bill, our horror at the thugs from ICE and CBP, general disbelief that the Epstein Files continue to be part of a cover-up, and the unconstitutional war with Iran.
The area around the Village of Leicester was a major stronghold of the Seneca people until the American Revolution. The town was first settled around 1789 and formed in 1802, but the name — originally spelled “Lester” or “Leister” — was changed in 1805 to the current form. (Wikipedia)
Leicester’s Village Park sits right in the center of town and is the site of Genesee Valley Indivisible’s rallies in the town. The park’s gazebo is the setting for the town’s summer concert series and holiday festivals in the winter. (Explore Genesee Valley)
GENESEE VALLEY VOICES
In answer to the question, “Why protest on No Kings Day?,” a member of Genesee Valley Indivisible recently shared her family’s story:
My daughter, “Ella,” is married to “Molly,” and they live in Buffalo, NY. Molly is a legal immigrant from South Asia. The couple have an 18 month-old daughter. Ella and Molly live daily with the spectre of discrimination due to their same-sex relationship and in fear that Molly’s legal status will be challenged. They both always carry legal documents. They have made contingency plans for their daughter’s care if they both are disappeared. Finally, Ella and Molly have plans to leave the United States if circumstances become too threatening. Their destination will be 9,000 miles away, in a Southeast Asian country, where they can take refuge with Molly’s cousins. Neither Ella’s parents nor Molly and Ella can fully understand why their lives should feel so precarious in 21st century America. I pray that they remain safe and do not have to leave the the country. And, I will certainly be protesting on No Kings Day!
KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING
No Kings 3.0: Saturday, March 28
Co-sponsors of No Kings 3.0 in Livingston and Wyoming Counties (alphabetically):
- 5 & 20 Alliance
- Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace
- Genesee Valley Indivisible
- Hemlock Rising
- Peace Action Geneseo
- WyCoNY Indivisible
Parking
Perry: Abundant street parking. Municipal Lot at 38 South Main Street.
Geneseo: Please park in any available public parking areas nearby. Do not park in the Rochester Regional Health parking lot. A limited number of accessible parking spaces will be available at the park. When crossing Route 20A, use the crosswalk at the light only. Marshals will be on hand to assist with road crossing.
BOOST ATTENDANCE FOR NO KINGS 3.0
Our goals are 500 people in Perry, NY, at 10:00 AM and 1,000 people in Geneseo, NY at 12:30 PM! You can help us reach those numbers by inviting at least one other person to join you at our peaceful, joyful, courageous display of resistance.
Option 1 — 1-Hour Virtual Training
Virtual Training for No Kings from Indivisible National
Tuesday, March 25 — 8:00–9:00 PM
People Power: How to Have Conversations About No Kings That Move People
Can’t make it? Register anyway to receive a recording via email the next day.
Option 2 — 5-Minute Read or Listen
Each One Reach One — A formula for inviting friends and family to No Kings 3.0 on March 28th. Read or listen at a time you choose.
Whether you choose Option 1 or Option 2, write down the name of one person you will invite. Decide on 3 things you will say to them based on what you learned — then call, email, or text. It is that easy! (If they decline, ask if you can follow up in a couple of weeks.)
Engage on Social Media
A state-wide Social Media Day of Action was held on Monday, March 23rd — but you can still amplify GVI’s posts on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, or Bluesky! Like, follow, and share our posts to your contacts.
OTHER WAYS TO PREPARE FOR NO KINGS 3.0
Display a “No Kings” Yard Sign!
A limited number of No Kings yard signs are still available. They come with yard sign stakes or can be carried without stakes at rallies — an investment in resistance for the rest of the year! Each sign cost GVI $11.
Signs will be distributed at GVI’s Thursday meetings. To make other arrangements or get your sign sooner, email Phil at paj12147@gmail.com.
Train as a Marshal and then Volunteer
All trainings through Monroe County Marshals:
- Online: March 25th
- In person: Fairport Library
Listen to What’s the Plan? — Weekly Zoom & Podcast
Weekly, national, interactive Zoom with Indivisible co-CEOs Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin.
Attend a Rally Leading Up to No Kings 3.0
Try out a new sign or a new chant at one of our weekly protests!
Weekly Geneseo Wednesday and Friday Protests
Wednesdays and Fridays — 4:00–5:00 PM
Gateway Corner Park in Geneseo, NY (across from Wegmans)
Join the ‘Geneseo Visibles’ — all are welcome, even if you can only stay for 10 minutes!
Weekly Hemlock Protest
Wednesdays — 3:30–4:30 PM (Winter Schedule)
Southeast Corner of Rt 15A and Rt 20A (aka “Dollar General Corner”)
Organized by Hemlock Rising Indivisible (hemlockrise8@gmail.com)
PuPs: Pop-Up Protests
Short, pointed, “unexpected” protests across the county.
“Silent Sentinels” (black clothing, “Signs of Fascism”) — ongoing.
Interested? Contact Shân with subject line “PuPs”
UPCOMING EVENTS
GVI Weekly Community Meeting
Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Geneseo, NY
Enter through the red door in the back of the church.
- Welcome. No RSVP required.
- New Format: Agenda arrives in member email inboxes on Thursday mornings.
- Weather cancellations emailed to all GVI members by 3:00 PM Thursday.
- Address & map
- Join our member email list
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER NO KINGS 3.0?
We keep building our resistance movement, of course. Specifically:
You’ve Been Seen at ‘No Kings 3.0’, Now Be Heard!
Join current members of Genesee Valley Indivisible and share your concerns about the Trump Regime in a small group setting. We will also share what GVI is already doing and plans in the future.
Thursday, April 2nd — 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Wadsworth Library, 24 Center St., Geneseo, NY 14454
Basement Meeting Room — Light refreshments available.
Protest Against the War with Iran
Join Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace!
Saturday, April 4th — Noon
Geneseo Village Park (at Main Street and South Street)
May Day — National General Strike
Friday, May 1st
A National General Strike. Details TBD. Options for work slow-down and other signs of solidarity for those unable to walk off the job.
NEWS OF INTEREST
The Anti-Tenney Campaign — Yard Sign Poll
The polling deadline is extended — but get your votes in ASAP! Activist groups throughout Congressional District NY-24 plan to offer uniform anti-Tenney yard signs that will appear throughout 14 counties. Click below to vote for your top 3 anti-Tenney messages from a list of 22 options.
Share the poll with friends, family, and like-minded social groups:
geneseevalleyindivisible.org/yard-sign-poll/
Town Hall — NY Congressional District 24
CORRECTION: Due to an editing error, GVI previously listed 5 candidates to appear. In fact, only three candidates have been invited:
- Alissa Ellman (D)
- Ken Estes (I)
- Diana Kastenbaum (D)
Tuesday, April 14 · 6:30 PM
Little Finger Lakes Center
4705 S Main St, Hemlock, NY 14466
Organized by Hemlock Rising Indivisible — Stay tuned for more details!
GVI BOOK CLUB’S THIRD CHAPTER
Lessons from Bobby: Ten Reasons Robert F. Kennedy Matters
by Chris Matthews
Synopsis, Review & About the Author from Goodreads
Discussion Session #1: April 16th, 5:30 PM (before the weekly community meeting)
- Borrow (owwl.org)
- Rent Audiobook (Audible)
- Buy: ThriftBooks; BookShop.org; Sundance Books (106 Main St., Geneseo, NY)
LOCAL POSTCARD CAMPAIGN
You can pick up postcards and sit and write them at GVI’s Thursday meetings. But order in advance!
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