Legalectric

Yup, we were there! Got there just before it started, and finagled a spot in the room.

When her name was announced the room erupted with cheers and clapping, appreciation filled the observation room.

It was encouraging to see not only Machado receive the Nobel Piece Price, but to hear the reasons of their choice, primary her resistance to authoritarianism, particularly in this day of increasing authoritarianism. The comments seemed to be a direct hit on Trump, in the speech explaining many specific examples how how she stood up to government authoritarian actions we’re seeing now in the U.S. It also felt like a call to action:

Afterwards, in questions, the Committee Chair acknowledged the threats against Machado, not knowing if it would be possible for her to attend the big ceremony on December, and believing that this award should help support her in her work. Then a reporter asked about the Trump effort to grab the Nobel (I didn’t get the question, had to quick fire up the phone, and haven’t the time to edit), and the Committee Chair said, subtle but clear:

From there, brunch with a great view, best in the house…

And then a quick walkabout at the ferry docks and other amazing boats…

And look, a PISSOAR!

… then off to the Resistance Museum, and a stop at the spot where resisters were executed:

And today is Friday, Red Wing’s 4-5 pm protest, oh, but wait, 7 hours behind, hasn’t even happened yet!