Electoral Victory Over Criminal Regime Celebrated in “Resistance Rally and Celebration”

Photos: Leon Kunstenaar

(San Francisco, Nov. 7) – The mood was joyous as the major organizations in the forefront of the struggle to wrest power from those who have posed the most serious threat to U.S. democracy since the Civil War celebrated the midterm victory against the Republican Party.

The size of the mandate given to the Democratic party is seen as a serious shift in U.S. politics. However, according to many, the massive electoral victory must not lead us to believe that Trump will not attempt to seize power by force, once again.

Organized by the SEIU (Service Employees International Union), JVPBA (Jewish Voice for Peace Ban Area), Indivisible, and others, there was a large stage from which which speakers spoke of the many difficult tasks still ahead.

Large letters spelling “ People Power” were next to the stage. Large vertical banners proclaimed “count every vote.”

Purple SEIU shirts were everywhere. An unhoused man dragging his blanket enjoyed the festivities and was given food.

San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan noted how San Francisco needs to continue its resistance. Jennifer Esteen, vice president of organizing at SEIU 1021, called out San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, in particular — earning shouts from the crowd to: “Daniel, do right!” 

A live band then belted belted out music to much enthusiastic dancing. Seniors were uninhibited in their dancing.

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