In the wake of Trump winning the presidential election, writers on Cape Ann gathered for “Writers Resist: Don’t Tread On Us,” readings “to reaffirm their commitment to the First Amendment and the freedoms of Democracy.” It was held at the Rocky Neck Art Center, Gloucester, on Jan. 15, 2016.

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Amanda Cook sings at the "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Amanda Cook sings at the “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Charlotte Gordon reads at the "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Charlotte Gordon reads at the “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Peter Anastas reads at the "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Peter Anastas reads at the “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Henry Ferrini reads the "First Amendment" to start the "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Henry Ferrini reads the “First Amendment” to start the “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Wendy Fitting speaks at the "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Wendy Fitting speaks at the “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
The "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
The “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Jeff Zinn, reads from his late father Howard's writing, at the "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Jeff Zinn, reads from his late father Howard’s writing, at the “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Rae Francoeur reads at the "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Rae Francoeur reads at the “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Duncan Nelson recites poetry at the "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Duncan Nelson recites poetry at the “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Sage Walcott reads at the "Writers Resist" event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
Sage Walcott reads at the “Writers Resist” event at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, Gloucester, Jan. 15, 2017. (Greg Cook)
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