Sunset the Patriot Act Vigil - San Francisco, CA

Recently returned from the #SunsetThePatriotAct sunset vigil in San Francisco in front of Senator Feinstein's office and it was a beautiful thing. Everyone who came brought a little something of themselves to make a really great and (in my opinion) impactful action. The light brigade made and brought fantastic signs that really made the vigil unique from what I've seen of other vigils around the country, and some really great comments and brief speeches were made on the fly. Here are a few of my favorite photos, and you can view more here on my website and on my twitter feed.

The group at the start of the events, around 7:15pm.

A young woman holds up her home-made sign as protesters assemble the light brigade's signage.

The same young woman prompts participants to speak up and voice their thoughts and feelings on the Patriot Act.

A man holds up his and another's sign.

Boxer and Feinstein's phone numbers are distributed and attendees begin making phone calls.

A woman who works for CAIR (Counsel on American-Islamic Relations) spoke about the impact the Patriot Act has had on ethnic minority groups.

The view from across the street.

Photo roundup of #SunsetThePatriotAct in #SanFrancisco #PatriotAct #Section215 pic.twitter.com/2AeC0YuqRi

— Kirstin Bimson (@kirstinbimson) May 22, 2015