Map and List of Cities Hosting Anti-Trump Protests on Fourth of July
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Demonstrations, rallies and other events protesting President Donald Trump's administration are set to be held across the country throughout the Independence Day weekend.
Why It Matters
The upcoming events follow other nationwide protests against the Trump administration and its policies organized by the 50501 Movement (50 protests, 50 states, one movement) and other groups since Trump returned to office in January.
On June 14, Trump's birthday, millions of people took to the streets for "No Kings" protests, targeting the president's military parade to mark the Army's 250th anniversary.
'Free America' Event Locations on July Fourth Weekend
Women's March, the organization behind "Free America Weekend," is calling on people to join or host events over the coming holiday weekend.
"We invite communities to create their own Free America events—rallies, marches, block parties, banner drops, street parades, art builds, backyard BBQs, dance protests, and more," the Women's March website said.
"They want us scared, divided, and alone. They don't want us to dream about freedom. But that's exactly what we have to do," it continued. "This Fourth of July, we will be in the streets with songs of freedom and joy. The dream of American freedom belongs to all of us, and we will not stop in our pursuit of its promise, now or ever."
Protesters marching during a nationwide "No Kings" rally in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, on June 14.
Protesters marching during a nationwide "No Kings" rally in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, on June 14.
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Here are some of the Free America events taking place over the holiday weekend. To see a map and all the events taking place, visit the Women's March website.
What People Are Saying
Women's March said on its website: "This July 4th, while the U.S. marks Independence Day, we'll gather across the country—on porches, in town squares, backyards, and streets—to stand for real freedom and build a vision of a Free America brick by brick.
"Free America is wherever we are. Free America is whatever we make it. Host or join a July 4th Free America action—rallies, BBQs, marches, art builds, community block parties, and more to celebrate real freedom."
What Happens Next
Free America events are scheduled to take place across the country over the July Fourth weekend. Some local chapters of Indivisible have also planned "No Kings 2.0" protests for July 4.
Another day of nationwide demonstrations—billed as "Good Trouble Lives On," a reference to the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis—are planned for July 17. According to organizers, the events are a response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration."
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