Over the past two weeks, local residents have shown unwavering commitment to peaceful protest by gathering in front of the Tesla Supercharger at 21728 E. Mission Ave. Despite frigid conditions—including a biting 14-degree day on February 11—the demonstrators have continued to voice their concerns over issues tied to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
The movement began with sidewalk protests on February 11 and 18, drawing increasing support from the community. Motorists passing by have joined in by offering affirming honks, while the protestors’ signs—bearing messages such as “Get rid of your Swasticar,” “Honk to Deport Elon,” “Fire Musk,” and “Stop the steal of your personal information”—have captured public attention.
Due to growing community support, protest organizers have now expanded their schedule. In addition to the February gatherings, marches have been slated for March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. The protests, which are frequently referenced online as #TeslaTuesdays, underscore a grassroots effort to hold powerful interests accountable.
Kim Schmidt, the organizer behind the weekly demonstrations, elaborated on the movement’s purpose:
“I started #TeslaTuesdays to help raise public awareness of the threats we face as Elon Musk has taken control of our government systems and agencies. As the flyer states, this is a peaceful 1A protest. We stay on the public sidewalks, yield to traffic and pedestrians, hold our signs, wave at the passing cars, remain respectful of neighboring businesses and their property, and most importantly, we make it clear that we are NOT okay with the direction our country has taken. We need to hit the oligarchs where it hurts: their wallets. #TeslaTuesdays is about community standing together.”
Schmidt’s passionate appeal emphasizes the protest’s commitment to peaceful assembly and respectful public discourse, even as it challenges what it views as an undue concentration of corporate power. For additional information on upcoming protest dates or to join the cause, interested parties can visit the Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573082801052.
As Liberty Lake witnesses a surge in civic engagement, these protests continue to spark debate and draw attention to local and national issues surrounding corporate influence and public accountability.
