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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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
High School Students and Teachers Spark “Shut It Down! For Palestine” rally of many thousands
Hundreds of high school students walked out of school across New York City on Thursday, November 9, to protest the Israeli attack on Gaza as well as US support, and to call for an immediate cease-fire. They then rallied in front of the New York Public Library at 3pm and were joined by many others.… Continue reading High School Students and Teachers Spark “Shut It Down! For Palestine” rally of many thousands
Palestine Demonstration Round Up: Part Two
After three weeks of bombing, and as the Israeli Defense Forces started entering Gaza, last weekend hundreds of thousands protested in solidarity with Palestine around the world. Here we report on four US protests on Saturday, the 28th, with Victor Fernandez and Clare Fester from Los Angeles, Eric Fretz in New York City, Nathanial in Phoenix,… Continue reading Palestine Demonstration Round Up: Part Two