This May Day, barely four months into Trump’s second term, hundreds of thousands marched in towns and cities around the country. The MayDayStrong website mapped events in 800 cities and towns in all 50 states, in what it called “the most May Day events in U.S. history.” They were reviving the tradition of the radical… Continue reading On May Day 2025… and 2028
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Why We Celebrate May Day
For over a century May 1st has been International Workers’ Day – a day of working-class solidarity and a celebration of internationalism. Today, when the fight of organized labor is again combined with the defense of immigrants and other opposition to Trump’s attacks in May Day actions, we look back on that history. May Day… Continue reading Why We Celebrate May Day
Millions Join Hands Off Demos Against Trump
Well over a million demonstrated in over 1,300 protests across the country on April 5, in the largest “day of action” since Trump took office in January. One of the organizing groups, 50501, claimed 5.2 million people took part. The American Federation of Teachers estimated at least 4 million. Organizers said over 700,000 pre-registered online,… Continue reading Millions Join Hands Off Demos Against Trump