{"name":"The Counter","short_name":"The Counter","theme_color":"#ffffff","start_url":"/","display":"standalone","background_color":"#fff","description":"America is in trouble. Our democracy is being threatened. \n\nWe are not up against individual candidates. \n\nWe are up against organized, well-funded far-right movements to replace our nation’s democracy with their authoritarian government. \n\nIt’s time for a countermovement.\n\nIt’s time for ”The Counter”.\n\nOn February 1, 1960, four black college students sat at a lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and politely asked for service.  Despite being refused and threatened, they remained seated.  Their courageous, non-violent actions inspired others to rise and change our country.\n\nFor years, Diners across America had counters where customers could sit alongside one another and talk.  Conversations focused on local, state, and national issues.  Newspaper articles were discussed, and thoughts were shared over a meal and coffee.  Folks talked about how to make their communities better.\n\nCounters are where history is made, communities are built, and change is born. \n\n”The Counter” is where democracy grows.  \n\nCome, sit with us at ”The Counter” for conversations about a more just America.","icons":[{"src":"https://deow9bq0xqvbj.cloudfront.net/image-logo/19135515/06_The_Counter_-_Show_Graphic_-_With_Text_-_1400x1400_httrzj_300x300.jpg","sizes":"300x300","type":"image/png"}]}