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The Hill
02-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
‘Rage Against the Regime' protests planned across US: What to know
SAN ANGELO, Texas (KLST/NEXSTAR) – Critics of the President Trump's immigration and economic agenda will be 'raging against the regime' this weekend during protests in cities nationwide. Saturday's 'Rage Against the Regime' protests, organized by volunteers of the 50501 movement, are being held in response to what the group describes as a number of 'threats' to democracy and human rights. Organizers are focusing in on the current administration's 'weaponization of ICE against our communities, construction of concentration camps, covering up of the Epstein Files, attacks on transgender rights, and its dismantling of Medicaid, SNAP, USAID, the Department of Education, NOAA, and the National Weather Service,' among other issues, according to a 50501 press release. Nearly 350 'Rage Against the Regime' protests are scheduled for Saturday, according to a website operated by 50501. More than 100 additional protests and demonstrations are also scheduled to take place Saturday. The day of the rallies also happens to fall on the birthday of Vice President Vance, though 50501 spokesperson Hunter Dunn, in a statement to USA Today, said the coinciding dates were merely that — a coincidence. The 50501 movement, which is an abbreviation of the phrase '50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement,' had previously partnered to organize the 'Hands Off' and 'No Kings' protests earlier this year. The group has also promoted several other rallies of 'days of action' since Trump took office. As they have during previous protests, 50501 urges non-violence during demonstrations and rallies. A guide provided to activists and organizers also calls for designated volunteers to help with conflict resolution and safety at the events. In San Angelo, Texas, Saturday's protests were given a different name out of a desire to emphasize its peaceful intent. 'This event is being called RISE Against the Regime rather than 'Rage,' … This is intentional due to our goal to have a peaceful display of opposition to what the current administration has been doing to our nation and our community,' a representative for West Texas Indivisible, the group organizing the protest, said. 'We hope to encourage others to connect with us in an effort to build a supportive community, promote civic engagement, and work together to make the change we want to see,' the representative said, adding that those wishing to bring signs should refrain from using explicit language or imagery. The 'Rage Against the Regime' moniker of Saturday's protests, meanwhile, is a reference to the Los Angeles rock band Rage Against the Machine. Dunn even quoted a song from the band in a press release ahead of Saturday's events. A representative for 50501 was not immediately available to comment. Trump, meanwhile, has brushed off questions about 50501's efforts in the past, saying ahead of the 'No Kings' demonstrations in June that he wouldn't liken himself to a monarch. 'I don't feel like a king; I have to go through hell to get stuff approved,' he told reporters.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
San Angelo woman wins $300 through Pay It Forward for community service
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Darlene, who is involved in many organizations in San Angelo, won $300 through KLST's Pay It Forward campaign, sponsored by Carpet Tech. Darlene was nominated by her friend Miss Alice by leaving a nomination on Miss Alice wrote that Darlene is very involved in many organizations in San Angelo like the prison ministry, the food and clothing ministry for project Dignadad, the Pregnancy Help Center, she provides food and clothes for homeless, she helps neighbors in need and the 'biggest one' is the sewing ministry she does with five other woman weekly for children all over the world; making dresses, skirts, shorts and head bands since 2010. In the nomination it was also written that Darlene travels all over the world with missionaries. Some countries she was gone to with ministries is Uganda, China, Kenya, Mozambique, Hati and more. She usually goes to places that have been hit by disasters. Darlene talked about how she believes in helping in people because it's part of God wants us to do. 'That's what God wants us to do, to help each other, support each other and love each other,' said Darlene. If you know someone who deserves a little help from the KLST Pay it Forward campaign, sponsored by Carpet Tech, visit Concho Valley Homepage's nomination webpage and share why you think they've earned it! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 Concho Valley ‘Remarkable Woman' winner revealed
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The CEO of the Boy and Girls Club of the Concho Valley was selected to be the 2025 Concho Valley 'Remarkable Woman' winner. Tiffany Parker will represent the Concho Valley in the national Remarkable Women contest. Senora Scott and KLST staff gathered in the studio to surprise Parker with the news and congratulate her as she prepares to travel with other Remarkable Women to Los Angeles for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. After Parker's surprise was revealed, Scott shared how she deserved this year's title and that multiple people across the Concho Valley nominated Parker for her impact on the community. 'It is an honor to do the work that we do because people could take their kids anywhere. There are a lot of other organizations and places for them to go after school, but for people to trust us, to trust me with their kids. For people to trust us, to trust me with their dollars, knowing that we are putting them to good work is, I can't say enough about how much that means to me personally,' Parker said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
American Legion host Women's History Month event
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The American Legion hosted a Women's History Month Event at the Concho Valley Transit Annex building. On March 8 at 10 a.m., locals showed up to support and get educated on some of the things that women veterans go through and what they need after the service. The event was free and open to the public. 'San Angelo has led the way for all Veterans in the state of Texas, advocating for VA and state programs,' Luis Martinez. At the event, Martinez explained to a KLST reporter that March 8 is International Women's Day, which is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. There were a few different speakers at the event each talking about not just their experiences in the military but what women have done in the military and what women veterans need after their time is done in the military. List of speakers Army veteran Michelle Torres Gest Speaker: Texas VFW 25th District Female Veteran Liaison Audrey Kniffin Keynote Speaker: USAF Maj. Kelly Griffith American Legion Post 572: Rana Krussow All Veterans Council of Tom Green County: Annette Clendenen Concho Valley Women Veteran Society: Red Mckinney Disabled American Veterans: Leslee Beauchamp Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
