Local MoveOn members plan March 15 ‘Defend the Dream’ rally

From press release

A “Defend the Dream” rally, organized by local MoveOn.org members, is set for 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, at the corner of State Street and Mill Road in Rockford.

According to an e-mail blast of the event: “Republican attacks on workers and public programs are escalating in Wisconsin and in Washington, D.C. We have to stand up to Defend the Dream! So on Tuesday, we’re getting together in Rockford. At the event, we’ll stand in solidarity by wearing Wisconsin red and white, hear from local speakers impacted by Republican attacks, and be a show of community force to stop this onslaught on the American Dream. A big crowd is crucial—please join us on Tuesday!”