LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Protests towards the Trump administration are being held throughout the nation immediately, together with in Michigan’s capital metropolis, as a part of the “No Kings” motion.
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The No Kings motion says the nationwide protests are in response to the navy parade being held immediately in Washington, D.C.
The parade marks the U.S. Military’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday
“A nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like,” mentioned the motion on its web site.
50501MI, an activist group, has organized a protest and different occasions on the Michigan Capitol. “Come join us…as we stand up for democracy and oppose the Trump Administration’s attacks on the rights and livelihoods of Michiganders, Americans, and vulnerable people around the world,” mentioned the group in a information launch despatched to six Information.
“We will protest, hear fiery speeches, have 1-on-1 conversations with politicians, march in solidarity with a parade in front, and throw a carnival to highlight the absurdity of the military parade Trump has planned on his birthday,” added the 50501MI.
Michigan Capitol Occasions and Occasions:
Protest & Speeches: 12:00-2:00 PM
March: 2:00-3:00 PM
Meals, Actions, & Sales space Conversations: 3:00-6:00 PM
Organizers say the occasion will embody meals vans, video games, road performers, and different actions within the theme of a carnival.
A mutual help drive may even be held immediately, accepting shelf-stable meals, hygiene provides, sexual well being provides, gender-affirming gadgets, first help provides, and gently used clothes.