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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Anti-Trump 'No More War' protests: List of states and cities to host demonstrations
Amid rising tensions following the US military strike on Iran, the 50501 movement and other activist groups are planning "No More War" protests across the country on Sunday. This comes after President Donald Trump's announcement on Saturday evening, when he revealed that the US had attacked Iranian sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The strike marks the first US intervention in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Anti-Trump 'No More War' protests are being organised nationwide following a US military strike on Iran. (Photo by Alex Kent / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) Also Read: What are the main US military bases in the Middle East? Iran threatens retaliation after US strikes key nuclear sites The 50501 movement, which advocates for 50 protests across all 50 states, is today mobilizing activists for "No More War" protests. Posts shared by various 50501 factions and other activist groups, including the Answer Coalition, highlight multiple cities and states nationwide where these demonstrations will take place. According to Newsweek, these states and cities include: Asheville, North Carolina Baltimore Cincinnati, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Los Angeles Louisville, Kentucky Manchester, New Hampshire Milwaukee New York City Phoenix Providence, Rhode Island Richmond, Virginia San Marco, Texas Seattle Springfield, Missouri Washington, DC More protests can be announced in other states and cities later in the day. Also Read: Operation Midnight Hammer timeline: Here's how US carried out 18 hour long mission against Iran Another set of anti-Trump protests planned in July Another wave of national anti-Trump protests is set to take place across the U.S. on July 17, organized under the banner Good Trouble Lives On. The demonstrations are inspired by the legacy of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis. These protests are being planned across the US in various cities such as New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with people invited to 'March in Peace, Act in Power." The protests, outlined in their downloadable "Host Toolkit" for organizers, have three main objectives. These goals wish to put an end to 'the extreme crackdown on civil rights by the Trump administration," "the attacks on Black and brown Americans, immigrants, trans people, and other communities," and "the slashing of programs that working people rely on, including Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security."
Newsweek
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Anti-Trump 'No More War' Protests Today: What We Know
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. The 50501 movement, along with other activist groups, are organizing "No More War" protests across the country on Sunday following the United States' strike on Iran last night. Newsweek has reached out to 50501 via email for comment on Sunday. Why It Matters On Saturday evening, President Donald Trump announced military action on Iran and said that the U.S. has attacked sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, marking the first U.S. intervention in the conflict, following dramatic escalations in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Israel initially struck Tehran and several other cities in "Operation Rising Lion," a campaign it said was meant to preempt a planned Iranian attack and disrupt Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran, which has said its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, has since retaliated, though Israeli defense systems—bolstered by U.S. military technology—have intercepted about 99 percent of incoming missile fire, according to Israeli officials on Saturday morning in an X, formerly Twitter, post. Iran hit a hospital in southern Israel on Thursday, and local reports noted that buildings in Tel Aviv were on fire from Iranian missiles on Friday. The U.S. is Israel's closest ally, providing billions of dollars in military aid annually. What To Know The 50501 movement stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one movement. According to posts shared on Instagram pages affiliated with the various 50501 factions and other political and activist groups, including a post on Answer coalition's website, there will be "No More War" protests in the following states and cities today. Asheville, North Carolina Baltimore Cincinnati, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Los Angeles Louisville, Kentucky Manchester, New Hampshire Milwaukee New York City Phoenix Providence, Rhode Island Richmond, Virginia San Marco, Texas Seattle Springfield, Missouri Washington, D.C. More protests in other states around the country may be announced later today. Meanwhile, a series of protests against the Israel-Iran conflict took place before the U.S. struck Iran. The 50501 movement has organized a number of protests since Trump's second term. Last week, it targeted a military parade that took place in the nation's capital that coincided with Trump's 79th birthday, the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, and Flag Day. Organizers had called for June 14 to be a "nationwide day of defiance." Following the U.S.'s strike on Iran, Trump gave an address to the nation and said, "Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated. Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make there are many targets left. Tonight was the most difficult of them all, by far, and perhaps the most lethal." A recent YouGov poll found that among all respondents, only 16 percent supported U.S. involvement in the conflict between Iran and Israel, with 60 percent opposed. The survey of 1,512 adults was conducted from June 13 to 16, and had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.3 percentage points. Protesters participate in a rally condemning the U.S. and Israeli missile strikes on Iran and in solidarity for Palestinians on June 22 in Seoul. Protesters participate in a rally condemning the U.S. and Israeli missile strikes on Iran and in solidarity for Palestinians on June 22 in Seoul. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images What People Are Saying President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social: "Congratulations to our great American warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!" Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "The President's disastrous decision to bomb Iran without authorization is a grave violation of the Constitution and Congressional War Powers. He has impulsively risked launching a war that may ensnare us for generations. It is absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment." @5051_socal wrote on Instagram: "Wow, what a totally new and bold idea—starting another war in the Middle East. If history taught them anything, they must've slept through it. Be there tomorrow. This is important." @50501_cincinatti on Instagram: "Trump's unprovoked bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities is an outright war crime. It violates the UN Charter, international law and the U.S. Constitution. It threatens to set into motion a regional or even global war with massive casualties, nuclear radiation, and catastrophic consequences." What Happens Next? There are further rounds of anti-Trump protests planned for July 17.
