The 106 Strong Coalition is holding a Rally on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol on Monday at 12:30pm.
106 Strong: The Rally for History, Culture, and Sovereignty
Monday, November 9 | 12:30–2:30 p.m.
West Front Lawn, U.S. Capitol
Details: https://www.106strong.com/nov-9-rally
Come see for yourself the extraordinary breadth and strength of opposition to Title III—the Historic Preservation provisions—of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA).
Leaders of more than 1,200 Tribal Nations and organizations representing over 10 million Americans—the largest historic preservation coalition ever assembled—will gather. Their message to Congress is clear: Vote NO on S.5653 : Title III guts historic preservation in America, silences the public, assaults the sovereignty of Tribal Nations.
You'll hear directly from:
Martin Luther King III, on the threats to democracy and justice when communities lose their voice in protecting the places that tell America's story—and its continuing struggle toward a more perfect union.
Governors representing the 20 sovereign Pueblo Nations of New Mexico and Texas, on why Title III's fundamental threats to Tribal sovereignty cannot be repaired by a manager's amendment that tinkers around the edges.
Leaders of America's largest associations of historians, architects, archaeologists, and museum professionals, on the consequences for their professions, livelihoods, and missions to preserve the places that make America great.
Private-sector professionals who work with developers, on why eviscerating Section 106 will actually slow development by creating more uncertainty, conflict, and litigation.
Community advocates from across the country, on the irreplaceable historic and cultural places and the economic strength that will be lost if these protections are dismantled.
For sixty years, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act has helped Americans protect the places that tell our nation's story while enabling development to proceed. Title III would fundamentally strip that protection and the public's right to be heard.
Don't take our word for it. Come see and hear for yourself.
We hope you'll join us.
Greg Werkheiser
106 Strong | Cultural Heritage Partners