Princeton vigil will mark anniversary of attack on U.S. Capitol

A candlelight vigil and rally will be held on Hinds Plaza next to the Princeton Public Library at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 6 to mark the one-year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol by right-wing militants.

The event, organized by Indivisible Cranbury, the Coalition for Peace Action, and RepresentUS, is one of more than 200 vigils that will be held across the country.

Attendees are encouraged to stand vigil holding battery-powered candles or small flashlights, wear masks, and practice social distancing.

The vigil will mark the attack on the Capitol while also raising awareness about efforts to restrict the freedom to vote, attacks on fair voting districts, and possible future attempts to sabotage free and fair elections. Activists are calling on elected leaders to pass legislation including the Freedom to Vote Act, the Protecting Our Democracy Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and DC Statehood.

“This January 6, exactly one year after a violent insurrection threatened to overthrow the 2020 Election results, Americans across race, place, party, and background are holding candlelight vigils to say that in America, the voters decide the outcome of elections,” said Laura Zurfluh, coordinator of Indivisible Cranbury.

“The promise of democracy is not a partisan issue but a calling that unites us as Americans. To prevent this kind of attack from happening again, our elected leaders must pass urgent legislation that will protect this country from anti-democratic forces who are continuing their efforts to destroy it,” Zurfluh said. “Coming together, we can prevent another January 6th attack and realize the promise of democracy for all of us – no matter our color, zip code, or income – so we all have an equal say in the decisions that shape our daily lives and futures.”

2 Comments

  1. Ah, so predictable. Princeton mobilizing to gather and march for justice. Except when it involves affordable housing. Or allowing the employees who serve them brunch to park on their streets. ???? They LOVE talking the talk.

  2. We’re dealing with larger issues at this vigil. With all due respect: if our democracy goes dark because of political /congressional malfeasance, believe me, parking spots will be the least of your/our problems.

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