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People's World Amistad Awards 2021: MAKING GOOD TROUBLE on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 AT 3:45 PM. Hosted by Connecticut People's World Committee

The Connecticut People’s World Committee presented its annual Amistad Awards on Saturday to mark the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party USA, with awards being presented to Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, Pastor Rodney Wade of Waterbury and SEIU activist Azucena Santiago. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, joined the program as a surprise guest to offer his congratulations and present the award winners with certificates of special recognition from the United States Senate. “I am really excited and honored to be with you today and share in this remarkable occasion,” Blumenthal said. Blumenthal said one doesn’t have to agree with everything the party or the unions stand for and said he was there to acknowledge “the great tradition of activism and standing up for individual workers that is represented by the three honorees.” Blumenthal also used his time to pitch support for the Build Back Better plan, voting legislation, a national $15 minimum wage, ending the filibuster and re-electing Democrats to Congress.

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Maine Stands Up held its monthly community building event at the Community Barn in Dresden, Maine on December 4, 2021

Welcome remarks and Pastor Ken Graves introduction of Ian Smith, co-owner of Atilis Gym. Turning Point USA of the University of Maine Orono chapter and Turning Point Faith of Calvary Chapel Bangor co-hosted, "It's Not Covid, It's Control" event.

Turning Point USA - University of Maine chapter and Turning Point Faith - Calvary Chapel Bangor chapter co-hosted "Its not COVID its CONTROL" event at Calvary Chapel Bangor in Orrington, Maine on Saturday November 20, 2021.

Turning Point USA - University of Maine chapter and Turning Point Faith - Calvary Chapel Bangor chapter co-hosted "Its not COVID its CONTROL" event at Calvary Chapel Bangor in Orrington, Maine on Saturday November 20, 2021.

Turning Point USA - University of Maine chapter and Turning Point Faith - Calvary Chapel Bangor chapter co-hosted "Its not COVID its CONTROL" event at Calvary Chapel Bangor in Orrington, Maine on Saturday November 20, 2021.

Bill Lyons, ER RN in Ohio shares his COVID antibody test result and explains why the American people are being "played like a fiddle"... Think, America!!!

"Hold The Line" rally at Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine on Sunday, November 14, 2021. The rally was a protest against Washington DC's heavy-handed workplace COVID mandates in the workplace. Nearly 200 freedom-loving Maine patriots attended to show their support of BIW employee's right to healthcare freedom and choice.

"Hold The Line" rally at Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine on Sunday, November 14, 2021. The rally was a protest against Washington DC's heavy-handed workplace COVID mandates in the workplace. Nearly 200 freedom-loving Maine patriots attended to show their support of BIW employee's right to healthcare freedom and choice.