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3 days ago
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Protests against Trump administration planned across Vermont this week
VERMONT (ABC22/FOX44) – A Vermont group that lists as its three core values to 'uphold the constitution', 'end executive overreach', and 'resist peacefully' is holding multiple protest events this week in Burlington and across the state. 50501 Vermont is the state's chapter of the 50501 movement, which stands for 'fifty protests, fifty states, one day'. The movement held its first protest in February of this year, and its 'Not My President's Day' protests on February 17 were covered by ABC22/FOX44. Vermonters join national protests aimed at Trump policies The group is holding what it calls an 'emergency protest' at Burlington's City Hall Park on Tuesday in solidarity with recent protests in Los Angeles and elsewhere. The protest is scheduled to last from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. 50501, along with other groups in Vermont, previously announced 'No Kings Day' on Saturday, June 14, which will coincide with a military parade in Washington D.C.. The events on Saturday are scheduled to include over 20 local events, including a 'Route 7 Relay for Democracy', which will feature an American flag being driven from Williamstown, MA north to Swanton, following a route parallel to U.S. Route 7. June 14 is the nation's traditional Flag Day. Military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary will be held on Trump's birthday Another scheduled protest is a 'die-in' at Burlington's Waterfront park, which aims to 'demonstrate the lethal impact' of actions taken by the Trump administration. Speakers including Representative Becca Balint, Treasurer Mike Pieciak, and activist Mohsen Mahdawi, who made headlines in April after spending 15 days in state prison after being detained by ICE. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Politics
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Women's March Los Angeles: Protesters demand equal rights in DTLA as part of global movement
The Brief Saturday, March 8, is International Women's Day. March is Women's History Month. Demonstrators are marching in downtown Los Angeles from Pershing Square to LA City Hall. Protesters say they're speaking out against a "war on women" and Project 2025. LOS ANGELES - Thousands of women across the world are taking to the streets on Saturday during International Women's Day, to demand equal rights, speak out against violence against women, and more. One of those protests took place in downtownLos Angeles on Saturday, with hundreds of demonstrators marching from Pershing Square to City Hall. What we know Protesters gathered near Pershing Square around 10 a.m., with a planned march several blocks to Los Angeles City Hall. The protest was organized by the Womens March Foundation Los Angeles. At City Hall, the protesters chanted and held their signs, calling for things like legal access to abortion, rights for transgender people and more. Several counter-protesters were also at City Hall on Saturday, with signs saying things like "abortion is murder." What they're saying The demonstrators spoke out against gender inequality and policy that the group says goes against women's rights. On their website, the group specifically calls out President Donald Trump's administration and Project 2025. "Since taking office, the Trump Administration has unleashed a war against women driven by the Project 2025 playbook, which is why, more than ever, we must continue to resist, persist, and demand change," the Womens March Foundation's website said. SUGGESTED: 'Not My President's Day' protests held in LA, nationwide "This is our day to stand together, make our voices heard, and show the world that we are not backing down. Women's rights are under attack, but we refuse to go backward." Pamela Baez was one of the demonstrators there on Saturday. She told FOX 11 that she was there to "support equality. Recently, in this political climate, a lot of us have been hopeless, or [are] getting very disillusioned with what's going on in the country." "I think I mostly want people to be aware that women are people. They have rights," Baez said. "…We just want to show everybody that we care about them. People deserve healthcare. Women deserve rights. People don't choose to be born; they're just born into this world, and they deserve all the rights that every human deserves." Los Angeles' day of protest was part of a much larger movement across the U.S. and the world. Womens March Network organized hundreds of demonstrations for this weekend in more than a dozen states. The organization's website says the events are meant to "build and strengthen the relationships we'll need to face what's ahead." Big picture view Los Angeles' march on Saturday is just one part of a global movement. Protests and demonstrations went on across the globe this International Women's Day. In Turkey, demonstrators in Istanbul marched, sang and spoke out against traditional gender and familial roles. In Poland, activists opened an abortion center across from Warsaw's parliament building. Other demonstrations happened in Athens, Belgrade, Lagos, Madrid, Munich, Paris, St. Petersberg and more, with women and allies taking to the streets to demand equality. The Source Information in this story is from the Women's March Foundation website, the Associated Press, and the Women's March in downtown Los Angeles on March 8, 2025.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Critical moment in history': Protests across US target Trump, Musk
Groups opposed to President Donald Trump's agenda and his top adviser Elon Musk converged on cities across the nation Monday to express outrage with slogans such as "Not My President's Day" and "No King's Day." The rallies, led by the 50501 Movement and other organizations, come less than two weeks after the last round of widespread rallies and street marches. "We witness, with growing alarm, how our constitutional rights are trampled upon, how the authority of the President is being usurped by those who seek to consolidate power for personal gain," 50501 said in a statement on its website. "Meanwhile, President Trump systematically dismantles thevery guardrails designed to ensure accountability across the branches of government." The 50501 Movement − 50 states, 50 protests, one day − was started by grassroots organizers spreading the word on Reddit forums, Instagram, Bluesky, Discord and other social websites. 50501 has 115,000 members on its Reddit page. Developments: ∎ Thousands gathered to protest outside the U.S. Capitol, waving flags, carrying protest placards and chanting "This is what democracy looks like!" ∎ In New York City, hundreds of protesters marched behind a banner reading "Stop the GOP coup" and chanted several slogans, including "No one elected Elon Musk!" ∎ In Texas, a crowd gathered in Austin chanting "Hey hey, ho ho, Elon Musk has got to go!" and "No justice, no peace!" ∎ In Colorado, a few dozen protesters gathered outside Rocky Mountain National Park carrying signs such as "I speak for the trees" and chanting "No king, no crown, we the people won't back down." In Denver, the Rocky Mountain chapter of the NAACP held a "buy in" at a Costco store, drawing at least 30 supporters who went shopping to their support for the company's decision to maintain its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. NAACP is a nonpartisan civil rights group. Group supporters posed for photos amidst big-screen TVs, and said they hoped Costco noticed the increased spending following their visit. "This isn't a Black thing. This isn't a white thing. It's a green thing," said Portia Prescott, the regional president. "One power we do have in America is buying power. Diversity brings income to corporations. We need to make sure corporations understand how valuable diversity is." – Trevor Hughes More: Costco defends DEI, shareholders reject anti-'woke' proposal after Trump executive order In Tallahassee, dozens protested in front of the Florida Historic Capitol building. It was one of at least 15 planned protests expected across Florida on Monday. The protesters in Tallahassee, some as young as teenagers to others in their late 60s, held signs and chanted "Who keeps us safe? We keep us safe!" Among them was 16-year-old Leah Terrazas who held a sign and shouted at passing cars to join them. The teen said it is important to use their voice to fight for change. "I'm here because I care about my family who are immigrants and have lived in this country and provided so much for this country," said Terrazas, who stood alongside her mother and father. "For my mother and every other woman in my family who deserves to feel safe in their own home, in their own country." Another protester, Phil Pouliot, 66, a former state park ranger held a sign that said, "Keep your paws off my national parks." "We want to pass down the country the way we remember it," said Pouliot, wearing his state park jacket. "Our number one principle is to protect the resources. Secondary is allowing (the) public to have access to the resources." – Alicia Devine, Tallahassee Democrat More than 100 people chanted "Stop the coup" and "No dictators" outside Cincinnati's City Hall in freezing temps Monday to make sure their concerns about Trump and Musk were seen and heard. Protest organizers said while Trump and Musk obviously weren't in attendance, they had to start somewhere. "We wanted to make sure people in Cincinnati have a voice, to make sure our leaders here can listen to us as well, to channel all this energy into their actions," said protest organizer Jack Cunningham, 26, a Democratic activist from nearby Clifton, Ohio. Protester Veronica Bishop, 58, of Finneytown, Ohio, said she's concerned about how much influence Musk has with overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. The agency is spearheading the Trump administration's effort to downsize the government and has backed thousands of federal workers losing their jobs. "It's like where are the checks and balances?" Bishop said. "How can a private citizen have so much power in our government?" However, Hamilton County (Ohio) Republican Party Chairman Russell Mock said there is nothing unusual in a president having an adviser like Musk. "I don't know how this is a dictatorship," Mock said. "I don't think people understand what that means. We held a lawful election in November. President Trump won, overwhelmingly. And he's doing exactly what he said he's going to do." – Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer The movement has emphatically opposed Trump's executive orders, such as cracking down on illegal immigration and pardoning people involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The group also seeks reinstatement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts. Discontent has intensified as the administration moves to lay off thousands of federal workers in an effort to shrink government and cut costs. "We stand firm at a critical moment in history, demanding that the American people be heard andthat the White House be governed by the true will of the people, not by a tech billionaire whoseeks to buy influence and control," the group said in a statement on its website. 'People are feeling galvanized': Anti-Trump protesters rally in cities across US The 50501 group, in a social media post, urged protesters to wave an American flags "like your life depended on it." They suggested protesters wear blue because it represents "vigilance, perseverance, and justice." The post said the protesters were trying to save the country because they love it. "If you have any American flags or patriotic apparel, bring them and wave them proudly,," the post said. "It's an excellent way to take back our flag." U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said he would attend the rally in Annapolis. Van Hollen attacked "Trump and Musk's efforts to harm the merit-based civil service in order to implement a system of political cronyism." Van Hollen said he will express his commitment to fight for federal workers and "defend critical services to the American people under threat by the Trump-Musk Administration." Similar protests were held Feb. 5. In Washington, protests near the U.S. Capitol drew hundreds bearing signs and shouting dissent. The protesters marched from streets around the Capitol to the Department of Labor building on Constitution Avenue − where Elon Musk's DOGE officials were visiting for the day. Musk, a staunch Trump ally, has been executing Trump's cost-cutting initiative to reduce the size of the U.S. government. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Anti-Trump, Musk protests erupt across US amid federal layoffs
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Despite below freezing temps, protestors rally against Trump, urge Democrats to take action
Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters braved subzero windchills Monday to attend a President's Day protest at the Michigan Capitol on Monday. But while the group gathered to protest the actions of President Donald Trump's administration, they also took aim at Democratic members of Congress who they feel aren't doing enough to oppose Trump's policies. Maggie Doyle said that Democrats currently have a lack of leaders rising to the moment. 'Our leadership is failing us right now,' Doyle said. 'We need someone to stand up and say, 'Don't take down your pride flag. Don't close your D.E.I. department. Stand strong, stand together, we will get through this.'' The crowd repeatedly broke out into chants of 'where's our Reps?' during the rally and multiple signs questioned why Sen. Gary Peters (D-Bloomfield Twp.) and Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly), along with members of Michigan's delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives, have not been more forcefully opposing Trump during his first month in office. It was unclear earlier Monday whether the protest would go on. The event was originally planned by the national 50501 Movement, named for the goal of holding 50 protests in 50 states on one day. The group previously drew a large crowd to the Capitol on Feb. 5. But after the original organizers sent out a text saying the event had been cancelled due to the extreme cold, local activists decided to push forward with the event anyways. 'There's no central committee organizing today's demonstrations, and it seems to have happened organically,' one local organizer said. Kimberly Bogan said that the number of people who turned out to the protest despite the weather and official cancellation is a show of strength for the movement. 'The challenges that we face ahead are formidable, but I know that our collective resolve is stronger,' Bogan said. 'Let this gathering today be a testament to our commitment to justice, equality and freedom. Together, we will rise, resist and reclaim the soul of our nation.' Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Onyx Finkbeiner speaks at a "Not My President's Day" protest in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Hundreds of protesters gathered on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing, Mich., on Feb. 17, 2025, for a "Not My President's Day" protest. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Politics
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Residents gather for Not My President's Day protest in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Nearly 100 people gathered at San Angelo City Hall on Feb. 17 for a Not My President's Day protest. Event organizers shared that the protests help people unite and give them a platform to protest the direction the United States is going in and an overreach by the Trump administration on the world stage and at home. 'For me, the message is really about recognizing that we have members in our community that don't agree with what's going on and that we need to be present for each other and try to start to build that presence and that community for ourselves to support each other as we move forward into whatever is to come,' said protest organizer China Young. Protestors also signed a letter that will be sent to Sen. August Pfluger, asking him to be a voice for the people who elected him into Congress and to defend the Constitution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
