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Demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration’s early actions, decrying everything from the president’s immigration crackdown to his rollback of transgender rights and a proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

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The protests were a result of a movement that has organized online under the hashtags #buildtheresistance and #50501, which stands for 50 protests, 50 states, one day. Websites and accounts across social media issued calls for action, with messages such as “reject fascism” and “defend our democracy.”

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[–] uberdroog@lemmy.world 39 points 2 years ago (33 children)
[–] tisktisk@piefed.social 60 points 2 years ago (20 children)

At work--I can't afford to protest with what's coming for this economy

[–] Atropos@lemmy.world 28 points 2 years ago

That's fair, keep the protest attitude, but take care of your family first!

[–] TSG_Asmodeus@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago

People worked right up till they were put in camps in the 30's, too.

Don't worry other people will do it just like last time, too.

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[–] SoupBrick@pawb.social 11 points 2 years ago

I was there, not that bad honestly. I would recommend going to the next one if you live in the US.

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

In the homeless shelter. And knew nothing about this.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I went, but either I wildly missed the meeting time, or nobody showed up. To be fair, it was cold as fuck.

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Everyone needs to contribute how they can. Wave a sign, post and repost, volunteer to help those most affected by Trump's policies, get out the vote (especially in the primaries), run for office, make a home garden and help neighbors with theirs, donate old stuff (preferably directly to those that might need it), or just try to have those hard talks with your right-wing family and neighbors. I know a lot of people are quick to just cut people out of their lives, and if it's just ruining you emotionally then do what you gotta do, but half of us deciding the other half is evil and unredeemable then we're never going to get out of this funk.

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[–] sighofannoyance@lemmy.world 31 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Somebody tell the good folks @ r/50501 about Mastodon and Lemmy I was autobanned (by reddit (not the mods)) as soon as I tried.

[–] Sergio@slrpnk.net 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Just say "the reddit-like corner of the fediverse, such as discuss.online" to avoid their keyword bots. (edit: oops I just read "discuss.online" is now on their keyword bots)

[–] tisktisk@piefed.social 26 points 2 years ago (4 children)

are there substantial demands or is this just a peaceful protest before everyone goes home and continues their usual day-to-day?

[–] MsPenguinette@lemmy.world 28 points 2 years ago

I think right now this is just the bubbles popping up in the pot as the water starts to boil due to all the energy/heat building up

[–] Sergio@slrpnk.net 19 points 2 years ago

The one I was at, the speakers were talking about the various organizations to join to help make a change. Several groups were talking one-on-one and handing out flyers to contact for "next steps."

I personally signed up with Indivisible to demand our congressional representatives do everything they can to slow down Trump. But I also got the names of a couple other organizations if I didn't think that was enough.

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 11 points 2 years ago

At the one in my state (couldn't attend, just read about it a few minutes ago), it was more of a demonstration with people speaking out against what's happening at the federal and state levels. There were some chants, people telling their stories, airing their concerns, and lots of signs.

There's footage of the event.

https://www.wowktv.com/news/we-are-being-attacked-protesters-gather-at-west-virginia-capitol-against-trump-morrisey/

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[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 25 points 2 years ago (2 children)

"Republicans were asked for comment about the protests and have said: lol, we have all the power. I don't give a fuck what these people are mad about. Be mad, we're just going to label you all antifa terrorists soon."

"Democratic 'leaders' who were asked how they hoped to protect the American people replied: lol, Republicans have all the power. They dont give a fuck what we're mad about. We're going to keep bitching publicly until we all get arrested for being antifa terrorists."

:(

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

Man wish I could have been in Oklahoma City today. I was stuck fixing a water leak in McAlester instead.

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[–] rigatti@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Would have been cool if they rallied in early November.

[–] Sergio@slrpnk.net 26 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ah, good one! But to be fair in early November a lot of us were door-to-door canvassing and/or phonebanking.

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[–] Atropos@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Dang, I wish I had heard about this before now! What's the best way you all hear about stuff like this?

[–] McLoud@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago

Probably not X or Truth Social!

[–] sighofannoyance@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

there is a reddit page called r/50501.

[–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Those in leadership don't fear for their lives (or their pocketbook?) - so nothing will change. These protests are just noise.

[–] cashsky@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago

Peacefully protesting violent fascists eventually just turns into fascists violently suppressing peaceful protestors. We need more, and actual leadership of a resistance movement.

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