The Guardian has more up close reporting on the Michigan dramatics:
Protesters gather outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. Photograph: Tom Perkins/Tom Perkins for the GuardianDespite a thunderstorm with heavy rains, dozens of protesters are on the Michigan State Capitol steps and lawn calling for an end to Michigan’s stay-at-home order, and demanding governor Gretchen Whitmer’s resignation.
The protest is organized by Michigan United For Liberty, a militia group that’s suing Whitmer over her orders.
The demonstrators include a small number of militiamen carrying assault rifles, and the protest is part of a high-tension week in Lansing.
It’s very banality of evil though, isn’t it. Geezers in chunky white trainers and rain jackets – they … Read the rest