On Independence Day, Celebrate the True Patriots
As the nation marks this Independence day with traditional fanfare—hot dogs, flag-waving, and fireworks—one small community in Taos, New Mexico takes a very different approach. Here in the quaint village of Arroyo Seco, the community honors those who have spoken out against government overreach and abuse, suggesting true patriotism is about improving one's country rather than blindly singing its praises. The colorful parade is full of signs that read, "in gratitude for activists, whistleblowers, and muckrackers" and "Whistleblowers are our heroes."
At
the 2014 Arroyo Seco Fourth of July Parade, Love-In-Action’s Unsung
Heroes procession, joined by members of CODEPINK Taos, featured five
giant puppets of Rosa Parks, Sadako Sasaki, Amy Goodman, Dolores Huerta,
and Winona LaDuke; over seventy prayer flag banners honoring those who
work for social change, large banners and signs, and informational
fliers to hand out to the crowd. (Photo: PopularResistance.org)
the 2014 Arroyo Seco Fourth of July Parade, Love-In-Action’s Unsung
Heroes procession, joined by members of CODEPINK Taos, featured five
giant puppets of Rosa Parks, Sadako Sasaki, Amy Goodman, Dolores Huerta,
and Winona LaDuke; over seventy prayer flag banners honoring those who
work for social change, large banners and signs, and informational
fliers to hand out to the crowd. (Photo: PopularResistance.org)
