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Yahoo
06-04-2025
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Crowd gathers in Centennial Park for ‘Hands Off!' protest in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The threat of severe weather in Nashville Saturday afternoon did not deter hundreds from gathering in Centennial Park to protest against the Trump administration. Protesters held signs reading 'Hands off Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare' and 'CTRL + ALT + Delete DOGE,' chanting 'The power of the people is stronger than the people in power.' Vanderbilt University Poll: Education, safety, immigration remain top priorities for Nashvillians The event was part of the Hands Off! National Day of Action, protesting against recent policies and actions by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that have impacted the economy, human rights, and resulted in cuts to federal jobs and programs. ⏩ Protests took place in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, American Samoa and internationally, according to the organization's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
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Thousand Oaks, Ventura 'Hands Off!' protests bring out thousands
All four corners of the intersection of Lynn Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks were packed to the brim with protesters holding signs and chanting as part of the Hands Off! National Day of Action Saturday. "I honestly got emotional," said Bryan Stern, 40, from Thousand Oaks. The turnout was more than Stern expected and seeing and hearing the way his city turned out to protest recent actions taken by the Trump administration made him proud, he said. Stern attended the rally along with his girlfriend, Risa Middleton, 44, and her parents. While the protest fell under the Hands Off! umbrella of demonstrations around the U.S. Saturday, the event was put together by local organizations Indivisible Simi Valley, Indivisible Conejo and Women United for Change, said Leanna Brand of Indivisible Simi Valley. Organizers counted around 1,300 sign-ups before the event, but they estimate more than 2,000 attendees showed up to the intersection from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Brand said. The intersection was full of people of all ages and backgrounds highlighting an array of causes including climate change, health care, social security, tariffs, women's rights and more. "I'm appalled by what they are trying to do to our democracy," said Lisa Richardson, 69, of Thousand Oaks, referencing President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Participants also lined the sidewalk along West Hillcrest Drive, east of Lynn Road, around the edge of the mall. They held signs and chanted slogans such as "Hey hey, ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go." Audrey and Mike Spadone, 67 and 64, respectively, traveled from San Fernando to attend. Mike was no stranger to protests, having taken part in many against climate change. His wife Audrey was a first-time protester who attended despite being typically overwhelmed with crowds, the couple said. The Thousand Oaks demonstration wasn't the only one held in Ventura County Saturday. Some gathered in Ojai. In Ventura, Justice for All Ventura County along with Indivisible's Ventura chapter and 50501 held a similar event at the Ventura County Government Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Shane Meserve, board president for Justice for All Ventura County, said organizers estimate at least 1,500 people attended the Ventura gathering, which also included people originally slated to protest at Ventura City Hall. Demonstrators filled up all four corners at Victoria Avenue and Telephone Road, she said. They also extended along Victoria nearly to Highway 101, she said. People were already demonstrating when Meserve arrived around 9:20 a.m., she said, and were still at it when she left around 2 p.m. "People are hot to trot right now," she said. "We want folks to know we are not happy with the way the federal government is going." No significant incidents were reported to law enforcement as of late afternoon. The Thousand Oaks demonstration remained peaceful, said Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. Mike McConville. Ventura Police Department Cmdr. Ryan Weeks said no issues had been reported at the Ventura event. Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@ This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Thousand Oaks, Ventura 'Hands Off!' protests draw thousands
Yahoo
06-04-2025
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‘Hands Off!' protest of Trump, Musk policies draws crowds in Stockton
A nationwide protest of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk came to Stockton this weekend. Stockton's rally against what organizers call the "most brazen power grab in modern history" began at 10 a.m. Saturday at one of the city's hot corners: West March Lane and Feather River Drive. The protest was scheduled to last until 6 p.m. The protests were named "Hands Off! National Day of Action," and organizers said participants would "call on Trump and Elon Musk to take their hands off the programs that the middle class and working families rely on." There were expected to be more than 1,000 rallies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The protests were organized by a coalition of over 150 grassroots organizations and progressive groups and nonprofits. With more than 250,000 people registered to take the streets, organizers said April 5 would be the largest single day of action since Trump was sworn in for a second term. What's Hands Off, 50501? Anti-Trump administration protests set for April 5 across California Organizers cited moves Trump has taken to "gut workers' rights, dismantle our healthcare, and constantly increasing prices for all Americans" as reasons for the rallies. "With Trump and congressional Republicans doubling down on their agenda to gut essential services, everyday Americans are sending a clear message: Take your hands off our healthcare, our Social Security, our civil rights, our freedom, and our education," organizers said. "On April 5 events — ranging from rallies and protests to empty chair town halls and digital campaigns — will underscore the real-life consequences of these policies and show how communities are fighting back." For more information, visit Record reporter Hannah Workman covers news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at hworkman@ or on Twitter @byhannahworkman. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at This article originally appeared on The Record: 'Hands Off!' protest in Stockton takes aim at Trump, Musk
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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Nationwide rallies against Trump policies reach Northeast FL Saturday: What to know
Hundreds of rallies are set to take place all across the country on Saturday to protest job cuts and policy changes they believe are harming the country. Protestors attending these 'Hands Off! National Day of Action' rallies are condemning the polices of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who has directed actions through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). One of these rallies will be taking place at the Duval County Courthouse on Saturday, so it's important to plan your travel accordingly. According to the event page, it is scheduled from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. 'The purpose of this rally is to bring awareness to the things in the government that are happening that DOGE and President Trump are doing that aren't making our lives better,' said protester Rod Sharp. Roughly 1100 rallies are set to take place as part of the nationwide mobilization movement. 45 are expected in various Florida cities, including at the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, which Sharp plans to attend. 'We're expecting over 600 people signed up,' said Sharp. 'We will also stand on San Marco... right there at the fort and we will be carrying signs.' The event page shows it is scheduled from 10 A.M. to noon. As for what this means in terms of security for the area, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office sent us the following statement: 'We are aware of the planned event and will be on-site to assist if necessary. Our primary role will be to keep the peace and ensure the safety of those involved and/or in the area. Demonstrators are free to exercise their rights providing they do so within the confines of applicable laws.' For more information about the protests, click here. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
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Boulder County rallies planned for Saturday amid state, national protests against Trump
Volunteers are gearing up to mobilize in three Boulder County communities this weekend to protest the actions of the Trump administration, according to online materials. Rallies are planned in Lyons, Longmont and Boulder on Saturday as part of an event that organizers are calling, 'Hands Off! National Day of Action.' Organized by advocacy groups, the event has inspired nationwide protests against what participants consider targeted attacks on government benefits and civil rights, according to the Hands Off! website. Demonstrations are being coordinated in every state, including 36 in Colorado as of Thursday afternoon, according to the website. More than 1,000 demonstrations are expected to take place nationwide on Saturday, according to the event registration site Mobilize. Local protests are planned in Lyons from noon to 2 p.m. at Third Avenue and Main Street; in Longmont from 1 to 2 p.m. at Sixth Avenue and Main Street; and in Boulder from 1 to 3 p.m. at Table Mesa Drive and South Broadway. In Lyons, rally coordinator Cathy Rivers said she anticipates that a large crowd will gather on Saturday. She described the Lyons community as 'small but mighty.' 'We're a very active and very connected community,' Rivers said. 'We take care of each other. We, by and large, respect our differing opinions. I feel like this is another aspect of that community consciousness that we have here in Lyons.' Rivers said she has been holding similar rallies in town for the past two months. Starting in February, Saturday gatherings in downtown Lyons have drawn an estimated 60 people, including some who come from outside Lyons to participate, she said. The rallies have been coordinated by Rivers as an extension of her group, 'Lyons Neighbors 4 Democracy.' The group is committed to peaceful opposition to the 'autocratic, oligarchic and tyrannical' policies of the Trump administration, according to its mission statement. Rivers said the plan for Saturday is to keep the demonstration upbeat and joyful. 'The biggest tool we have at this moment is to show up with our numbers and our voices,' Rivers said. Rivers has lived in Lyons for 26 years. She formed 'Lyons Neighbors 4 Democracy' this year, but the idea has its origin in a similar group she started when the Iraq War broke out – 'Lyons Neighbors 4 Peace.' Rivers said some of attendees of this year's rallies were also participants in her original group two decades ago. 'There are a handful of people who were doing it then and are joining us again, which is so cool,' Rivers said. 'We're very proud of ourselves that we've still got some kick left in us to do stuff like this.' The Boulder rally has over 1,100 online registrants as of Thursday afternoon, according to event organizer Paula Mannell. In Longmont, rally participants plan to march along Main Street for the demonstration. A few speakers are scheduled to make remarks. Longmont event organizer Lynette McClain said that more than 1,000 people have signed up for the rally on Mobilize as of Thursday. 'When we decide we're going to do something, we usually do have a really good turnout like this,' McClain said. The Longmont community also rallied on International Women's Day last month. That demonstration, also held at Sixth Avenue and Main, had over 250 online registrants. McClain said the point of Saturday's rally is to let the administration know that residents are unhappy with its actions. 'We're ready to fight back,' McClain said. 'Colorado is really good at turning out.'
