On November 29, 2019, Extinction Rebellion NYC walked slowly and silently through a store, pushing empty shopping carts in a lengthy chain of non-shoppers. XR weave through the maze of store aisles, kindly inviting shoppers to take a minute's break from the destructive frenzy of consumerism.
Outside the shop emission-free holiday gift coupons as an alternative to bought holiday gifts were handed out.
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Then, XR met at the Public Library for a brief centering, declaration, and group coordination. Following a walk to Macy’s to hold a meditation.
In nonviolent civil disobedience, with fierce compassion, XR NYC will stop business as usual to send a clear message: we must act now.