They’re participating in power… on every corner in the country.
From Occupy to the Women’s March to the ICE protests, dissatisfaction has brought people into the streets by the tens of thousands. Mass demonstrations may be important, but they’re big, flashy, short-time events. Also, every person in them becomes a nameless voice in the crowd rather than a speaker for their individual position. “Stand On Every Corner” is rethinking this paradigm of short-term mass protests by coordinating a long-term individualized option… a network of people, spread across the country, who Stand on Every Corner to spread their own opinion on just what’s going too far. 
We’ll introduce you to the people who have already staked out one corner in Portland, and ways to get in touch if you want to Stand On a Corner of your own…
From the national website, StandOnEveryCorner.com
#StandOnEveryCorner is a growing national movement of people coming together to hold regular, peaceful, family-friendly protests in their own neighborhoods.The protests began on June 20, 2018 when one man, Bryce Tache in Minneapolis, went to his neighborhood park to demand the end of the Trump Administration’s family separation policy. He vowed to protest daily until Election Day – or longer.
Since #StandOnEveryCorner has grown, it’s become a stand by all of us to protect our democracy from corruption and treason. A stand to insist on the rule of law and honesty from elected officials. A stand not at your State Capitol, but in your own backyard. Not once every few months, but as often as you can.
This movement isn’t about left vs. right. Or blue vs. red. It’s about right vs. wrong. It‘s about standing up and speaking out for truth. Justice. Equality. Kindness. It’s about holding our elected representatives accountable. It’s about being there for each other.
Now it’s your turn. And it’s easy. Find a protest near you. If there isn’t one close by, claim a corner and protest on a schedule that’s convenient to you. Invite your friends and neighbors. Whatever you care about, make sure your voice is heard.
By the way, when we say “take a stand,” we mean metaphorically. People of all ages and abilities have participated. Many attend their protest from a chair, wheelchair or stroller. Every one of us makes a difference simply by our presence.
Make #StandOnEveryCorner your own. You‘ll feel empowered. Hopeful. Inspired. Because you’re making a difference.
All it takes is you and a corner.
Amy K. and Robin D. Stand On Every Corner! Well, not every one, but at least this one on SE Steele in Portland.
We first came across StandOnEveryCorner when our intrepid Your Car Matters reporter encountered Amy and Robin on vigil on SE Steele, night after night on his way home from work. It was our introduction to SOEC and it can be yours as well… stop by and say to Amy and Robin when you pass by, offer your support, or better yet, CLAIM A CORNER OF YOUR OWN!
Great article on the history of SEOC
