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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
May Day minutes
Some protesters are seen and heard, others swatted The number 50501 may mean nothing to you, or suggest a pair of jeans, or an internet error, but it made a splash in America on Thursday, which happened to be May Day, a.k.a. Labour Day. Reports say thousands of protests were held all across, from NYC to LA, under the 50501 banner, which is short for '50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement'. Typical of modern movements, Fifty-Fifty-One started on social media, and has been aiming at Trump's policies since Feb. For May 1, the theme was 'Stop the Billionaire Takeover', but all causes – tariffs to deportations – were aired. Such mobilisation is not unheard of in America, which was the battleground for an eight-hour workday about 150 years ago. But it's unusual now when worker unionisation is down to 11%. The irony is that the mecca of capitalism, America, is re-embracing May Day while communist China cares two hoots about workers' rights. Part of its vaunted efficiency is down to scale, but 12-hour workdays – the '996' culture – and cut-price wages also make American manufacturing uncompetitive. Chinese workers should learn from Trump, who, in his first term, was said to reserve three hours every morning for TV, calls and tweeting, and regularly take 'executive time' for more of the same through the day. Meanwhile, Trump might itch to emulate Erdogan, who marked May Day with a lockdown in Taksim Square and a crackdown on protesters. Hopefully, he wouldn't. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email This piece appeared as an editorial opinion in the print edition of The Times of India.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
When, where Mississippi plans to protest against President Trump, Elon Musk on April 19
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, are planned for April 19. Multiple events are scheduled throughout Mississippi. Thus far in 2025, the 50501 Movement organized four protests at the Mississippi State Capitol Building: on Feb. 5; President's Day, Feb. 17; on March 4; and again, on April 5. Four hundred protesters encountered opposition from anti-protesters at the most recent event. Th 50501 (Fifty-Fifty-One) Movement was formed through various social media platforms under the hashtag #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states and one day. The organizers are in opposition to Trump's goals and policies and cuts that DOGE is making to government agencies under Musk's guidance. Local political organizations and 50501 Mississippi have protests and marches planned this weekend. Below is what we know. A flyer provided to the Clarion Ledger shows three events are planned across Mississippi on April 19. Jackson: 1 p.m., at the southside of the Mississippi State Capitol Building on 400 High St. Gulfport: 1-2 p.m., Harrison County Democrats will have a march at the Gulfport Federal Courthouse located off of 15th Street. Hernando: 2-3:30 p.m., at U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker's local office on 321 Losher St. Protesters are mobilizing around a range of federal policy changes and administrative actions: Massive layoffs and cuts within departments responsible for issues such as public health, education, veterans' affairs and human services. Concerns over perceived threats to democracy. New tariffs impacting trade and supply chains. The national 50501 Movement is active on Instagram, Reddit and Bluesky. The website is Pam Dankins is the breaking news reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at pdankins@ This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Trump, Musk protests in MS set for April 19. Where, when, what to know
