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Economic Times
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
4th of July Free America protests: Who are the organisers 50501 movement and how Americans can participate
Several groups plan protests across America during the Fourth of July weekend. Women's March and 50501 Movement are organizing these events. They aim to voice opposition to Donald Trump's policies. Protests will occur in all 50 states. A second day of protests, 'Good Trouble Lives On,' is scheduled for July 17. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who is organising the 'Free America' protests? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How can people join or host an event? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What's planned after the July 4th protests? FAQs As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, thousands across the country are planning something different, like protesting. The " Free America " movement, supported by organizations such as Women's March and 50501, is organizing events across the country over the Fourth of July weekend to speak out against US President Donald Trump's policies and vision for the "Free America" protests, organized by the Women's March and the 50501 Movement , will take place in all 50 states over the July 4th Donald Trump's return to office in January, the 50501 Movement (50 protests, 50 states, one movement) and other organizations have organized protests across the country against the Trump administration and its June 14, millions of people participated in "No Kings" protests in the streets, focusing on Trump's 79th birthday and the military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary."Free America Weekend" is being organized by Women's March, a grassroots organization founded in 2017 by women who were incensed over Trump's successful 2016 presidential the holiday weekend, the Women's March is encouraging people to organize or participate in community March took to X on June 28 and wrote, "Protest is the patriotic way to spend the 4th of July; it's in the heart of Independence Day and paves our path forward! If you're hosting a block party or a BBQ this 4th of July, help us protect democracy with joyful resistance!"'This July 4th, while the U.S. marks Independence Day, we'll gather across the country—on porches, in town squares, backyards, and streets—to stand for real freedom and build a vision of a Free America brick by brick," the Women's March states on its website.'Free America is wherever we are. Free America is whatever we make it. Host or join a July 4th Free America action—rallies, BBQs, marches, art builds, community block parties, and more to celebrate real freedom,' as quoted in a report by to Women's March, at least 170 "Free America" events are scheduled for the holiday weekend in a number of states, including several in Florida, California, New York, and Texas. The Women's March website has the complete schedule of July 4, some local Indivisible chapters have scheduled "No Kings 2.0" protests besides the "Free America" July 17, a second day of nationwide protests will take place, dubbed "Good Trouble Lives On," in honor of the late congressman and civil rights leader John to organizers, "Good Trouble Lives On" is a nationwide day of action to protest the Trump administration's assaults on our civil and human Women's March and the 50501 Movement are leading the charge, with hundreds of events across the country to protest Trump's presidency and promote true Check the Women's March website for events or create your own, everything from rallies to BBQs counts as part of the movement.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
4th of July Free America protests: Who are the organisers 50501 movement and how Americans can participate
Several groups plan protests across America during the Fourth of July weekend. Women's March and 50501 Movement are organizing these events. They aim to voice opposition to Donald Trump's policies. Protests will occur in all 50 states. A second day of protests, 'Good Trouble Lives On,' is scheduled for July 17. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Who is organising the 'Free America' protests? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads How can people join or host an event? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What's planned after the July 4th protests? FAQs As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, thousands across the country are planning something different, like protesting. The " Free America " movement, supported by organizations such as Women's March and 50501, is organizing events across the country over the Fourth of July weekend to speak out against US President Donald Trump's policies and vision for the "Free America" protests, organized by the Women's March and the 50501 Movement , will take place in all 50 states over the July 4th Donald Trump's return to office in January, the 50501 Movement (50 protests, 50 states, one movement) and other organizations have organized protests across the country against the Trump administration and its June 14, millions of people participated in "No Kings" protests in the streets, focusing on Trump's 79th birthday and the military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary."Free America Weekend" is being organized by Women's March, a grassroots organization founded in 2017 by women who were incensed over Trump's successful 2016 presidential the holiday weekend, the Women's March is encouraging people to organize or participate in community March took to X on June 28 and wrote, "Protest is the patriotic way to spend the 4th of July; it's in the heart of Independence Day and paves our path forward! If you're hosting a block party or a BBQ this 4th of July, help us protect democracy with joyful resistance!"'This July 4th, while the U.S. marks Independence Day, we'll gather across the country—on porches, in town squares, backyards, and streets—to stand for real freedom and build a vision of a Free America brick by brick," the Women's March states on its website.'Free America is wherever we are. Free America is whatever we make it. Host or join a July 4th Free America action—rallies, BBQs, marches, art builds, community block parties, and more to celebrate real freedom,' as quoted in a report by to Women's March, at least 170 "Free America" events are scheduled for the holiday weekend in a number of states, including several in Florida, California, New York, and Texas. The Women's March website has the complete schedule of July 4, some local Indivisible chapters have scheduled "No Kings 2.0" protests besides the "Free America" July 17, a second day of nationwide protests will take place, dubbed "Good Trouble Lives On," in honor of the late congressman and civil rights leader John to organizers, "Good Trouble Lives On" is a nationwide day of action to protest the Trump administration's assaults on our civil and human Women's March and the 50501 Movement are leading the charge, with hundreds of events across the country to protest Trump's presidency and promote true Check the Women's March website for events or create your own, everything from rallies to BBQs counts as part of the movement.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Free America': July 4, a federal holiday in US, set to see huge protests in US cities. What's behind the rage?
After the success of 'No Kings' protests organised on June 14 against US President Donald Trump, a nationwide boycott of all July 4th events is the latest in a series of actions by a grassroots advocacy group against the US President. The group says there is "no real independence to celebrate" under the current Trump administration. According to NewsWeek, "free America" events against President Trump administration are bein organised across the US throughout the July Fourth weekend. The People's Union USA, led by John Schwarz , urges Americans to "stay home, stay silent and gather only with loved ones" on July 4th, a federal holiday that commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, as per local media reports. ALSO READ: Thomas Fugate: Grocery clerk leading nation's top terror post is Donald Trump's most shocking appointment Nationwide protests against Trump on July 4 The events follow other nationwide protests against the Trump administration and its policies organized by the 50501 Movement (50 protests, 50 states, one movement) and other groups since he returned to the White House in January. On June 14, millions of people hit the streets in the US targeting Trump's military parade marking the Army's 250th anniversary that coincided with his 79th birthday. John Schwarz, in an Instagram video on June 25, called the 4th of July boycott a chance to "make silence our loudest statement" by urging Americans to avoid fireworks shows and parades and to forgo waving the US flag "for a country that doesn't support you back." He citied several motivations behind the movement including nationwide Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, backlash at nationwide protests and the Trump administration "acting like a dictatorship." Live Events "The 4th of July should celebrate freedom, but what freedom do we really have?" Schwarz said rhetorically in his video. "Are we free to be watched all the time? Free to be taxed heavily? Free to choose between two corporate-backed candidates? Free to work long hours and still struggle while billionaires avoid taxes?" On July 4th, Schwarz encourages people to stay home with loved ones and to forgo attending any public fireworks shows or parades. He also encourages people to spend money at big corporations, and instead to support small, local businesses. ALSO READ: Caught on camera: Disney cruise terrifying horror as child falls overboard, father's life-risking move stuns all Who is organising 'Free America weekend'? "Free America Weekend" is being organized by Women's March, which was launched in 2017 as a grassroots group of women outraged over Trump's 2016 presidential win. Women's March has requested people to host or join or host community events during the holiday weekend. "This July 4th, while the U.S. marks Independence Day, we'll gather across the country—on porches, in town squares, backyards, and streets—to stand for real freedom and build a vision of a Free America brick by brick," Women's March says on its website. "Free America is wherever we are. Free America is whatever we make it. Host or join a July 4th Free America action—rallies, BBQs, marches, art builds, community block parties, and more to celebrate real freedom." At least 170 "Free America" events are being planned for the holiday weekend in numerous states, including several in New York, California, Texas and Florida, according to Women's March, according to NewsWeek. ALSO READ: Russia's bone-chilling World War III threat to this western country after secret 'anti-Putin campaign' Women's March wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on June 28: "Protest is the patriotic way to spend the 4th of July; it's in the heart of Independence Day and paves our path forward! If you're hosting a block party or a BBQ this 4th of July, help us protect democracy with joyful resistance!" Apart from "Free America" events, some local chapters of Indivisible have planned "No Kings 2.0" protests for July 4. The protests will be followed by another day of nationwide demonstrations—billed as " Good Trouble Lives On ," a reference to the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis—on July 17. "Good Trouble Lives On" is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration," according to organizers.
Miami Herald
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
‘Free America': Anti-Trump Protests Taking Place Nationwide on 4th of July
"Free America" events protesting President Donald Trump's administration are set to be held across the country throughout the July Fourth weekend. The events follow other nationwide protests against the Trump administration and its policies organized by the 50501 Movement (50 protests, 50 states, one movement) and other groups since he returned to office in January. Millions of people took to the streets for "No Kings" protests on June 14, targeting Trump's military parade marking the Army's 250th anniversary that coincided with his 79th birthday. "Free America Weekend" is being organized by Women's March, which was launched in 2017 as a grassroots group of women outraged over Trump's 2016 presidential win. Women's March is urging people to host or join community events during the holiday weekend. "This July 4th, while the U.S. marks Independence Day, we'll gather across the country-on porches, in town squares, backyards, and streets-to stand for real freedom and build a vision of a Free America brick by brick," Women's March says on its website. "Free America is wherever we are. Free America is whatever we make it. Host or join a July 4th Free America action-rallies, BBQs, marches, art builds, community block parties, and more to celebrate real freedom." At least 170 "Free America" events are being planned for the holiday weekend in numerous states, including several in New York, California, Texas and Florida, according to Women's March. The full list of events can be found on the Women's March's website here. Newsweek has contacted Women's March for further comment via email. Women's March wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on June 28: "Protest is the patriotic way to spend the 4th of July; it's in the heart of Independence Day and paves our path forward! If you're hosting a block party or a BBQ this 4th of July, help us protect democracy with joyful resistance!" In addition to the "Free America" events, some local chapters of Indivisible have planned "No Kings 2.0" protests for July 4. The protests will be followed by another day of nationwide demonstrations-billed as "Good Trouble Lives On," a reference to the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis-on July 17. "Good Trouble Lives On" is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration," according to organizers. Related Articles The 1600: America Doesn't Have a Conservative PartyVideo Shows Pioneer Flight in Race to Start Electric Air Taxi ServiceSenate Set To Kick Off Voting On Trump's Big Beautiful BillTrump Oversees Worst Dollar Start to Year in Over Half a Century 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
'Free America': Anti-Trump Protests Taking Place Nationwide on 4th of July
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. "Free America" events protesting President Donald Trump's administration are set to be held across the country throughout the July Fourth weekend. Why It Matters The events follow other nationwide protests against the Trump administration and its policies organized by the 50501 Movement (50 protests, 50 states, one movement) and other groups since he returned to office in January. Millions of people took to the streets for "No Kings" protests on June 14, targeting Trump's military parade marking the Army's 250th anniversary that coincided with his 79th birthday. People take part in a "No Kings" protest at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta on June 14, 2025, as President Donald Trump presides over a military parade in Washington. People take part in a "No Kings" protest at Liberty Plaza in Atlanta on June 14, 2025, as President Donald Trump presides over a military parade in Washington. Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images What To Know "Free America Weekend" is being organized by Women's March, which was launched in 2017 as a grassroots group of women outraged over Trump's 2016 presidential win. Women's March is urging people to host or join community events during the holiday weekend. "This July 4th, while the U.S. marks Independence Day, we'll gather across the country—on porches, in town squares, backyards, and streets—to stand for real freedom and build a vision of a Free America brick by brick," Women's March says on its website. "Free America is wherever we are. Free America is whatever we make it. Host or join a July 4th Free America action—rallies, BBQs, marches, art builds, community block parties, and more to celebrate real freedom." At least 170 "Free America" events are being planned for the holiday weekend in numerous states, including several in New York, California, Texas and Florida, according to Women's March. The full list of events can be found on the Women's March's website here. Newsweek has contacted Women's March for further comment via email. What People Are Saying Women's March wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on June 28: "Protest is the patriotic way to spend the 4th of July; it's in the heart of Independence Day and paves our path forward! If you're hosting a block party or a BBQ this 4th of July, help us protect democracy with joyful resistance!" What Happens Next In addition to the "Free America" events, some local chapters of Indivisible have planned "No Kings 2.0" protests for July 4. The protests will be followed by another day of nationwide demonstrations—billed as "Good Trouble Lives On," a reference to the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis—on July 17. "Good Trouble Lives On" is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration," according to organizers.
