May Day demonstrators rally across U.S.
11 years, 10 months ago

May Day demonstrators rally across U.S.

LA Times  

May Day protesters marched down streets across the country Wednesday, calling on lawmakers to provide a path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million immigrants who have entered the country illegally or overstayed their visas. “We’re here to demand political change and fair immigration reform,” Zamora, a janitor who crossed the border illegally from Tijuana eight years ago, said in Spanish. In front of an electronics store on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles, Nissem Bachsian watched the May Day protesters stream by, as he does every year on the international workers holiday. Are things changing in their favor?” At the post-march rally, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel meandered through the crowd, shaking hands and posing for pictures.

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L.A.’s week of pro-immigration protests
1 month, 3 weeks ago

L.A.’s week of pro-immigration protests

LA Times  

Sitting down in my Boyle Heights home to write this newsletter on Thursday morning, I was quickly distracted by a steady stream of car horns honking from nearby 1st Street. On Monday, in addition to protests, several businesses across the region closed up shop in observance of “A day without immigrants.” Hundreds of mostly young protesters rallied Wednesday outside Los …

U.S. Experiences A 'Day Without Immigrants' In Nationwide Strike
1 month, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Experiences A 'Day Without Immigrants' In Nationwide Strike

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Businesses around the country went dark Monday and protesters took to the streets as part of a “day without immigrants” strike to showcase the importance of their role in the U.S. economy. Wendy Guardado, a Los Angeles activist who helped organize the strike, told the Los Angeles Times that she’d counted 250 businesses around the country that …

Photos: ‘A day without immigrants’ protest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Photos: ‘A day without immigrants’ protest

LA Times  

In Southern California and across the country on Monday, dozens of businesses nationwide closed, schools reported lower attendance and families put off trips to the grocery store in observance of “A day without immigrants.” The call to action, which began circulating on social media last week, encouraged immigrants to skip work, keep their children home from school and refrain from …

Marchers protesting planned deportations block major freeway in Los Angeles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Marchers protesting planned deportations block major freeway in Los Angeles

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Thousands of people protesting mass deportations planned by President Donald Trump marched in Southern California on Sunday, including in downtown Los Angeles where demonstrators blocked a major freeway for several hours. Law enforcement personnel stage on the 110 freeway during a protest calling for immigration reform Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. Share Share Copy Link …

Businesses close, children skip school for ‘a day without immigrants’ protest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Businesses close, children skip school for ‘a day without immigrants’ protest

LA Times  

In Southern California and across the country on Monday, dozens of businesses nationwide closed, schools reported lower attendance and families put off trips to the grocery store in observance of “A day without immigrants.” The call to action, which began circulating on social media last week, encouraged immigrants to skip work, keep their children home from school and refrain from …

Thousands rally in downtown Los Angeles, shut down 101 Freeway to protest Trump’s immigration policies
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thousands rally in downtown Los Angeles, shut down 101 Freeway to protest Trump’s immigration policies

LA Times  

Thousands of people gathered Sunday in downtown Los Angeles to demonstrate for immigration rights, blocking lanes on the 101 Freeway at times. Thousands of demonstrators rallied in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday and shut down a section of the 101 Freeway to protest President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration and his aggressive deportation policies. Demonstrators rally on the Alameda overpass …

Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes office
2 months, 1 week ago

Thousands march in Washington days before Trump takes office

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump’s return to Washington WASHINGTON — Thousands of people from around the United States rallied in the nation’s capital Saturday for women’s reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration, reprising the original Women’s March days before President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration. Women outraged over Trump’s …

Thousands of protesters march in Washington days before Trump takes office
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2 months, 1 week ago

Thousands of protesters march in Washington days before Trump takes office

LA Times  

Thousands gather along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington for the People’s March to protest the incoming Trump administration. Thousands of people from around the United States rallied in the nation’s capital Saturday for women’s reproductive rights and other causes they say are under threat from the incoming Trump administration, reprising the original Women’s March days before President-elect Donald …

Thousands of protesters set to march in Washington days before Donald Trump’s inauguration
2 months, 1 week ago

Thousands of protesters set to march in Washington days before Donald Trump’s inauguration

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Eight years since its historic first march, the Women's March is returning on Saturday to the nation's capital just before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Women outraged over Trump's 2016 presidential win flocked to Washington in 2017 and organized large rallies in cities throughout the country, building the base of a grassroots movement that became known as the Women's March. …

Workers and activists across Asia hold May Day rallies to call for greater labor rights
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Workers and activists across Asia hold May Day rallies to call for greater labor rights

The Independent  

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May Day rallies around the world confront turbulent times
10 months, 4 weeks ago

May Day rallies around the world confront turbulent times

LA Times  

Supporters of the Lebanese Communist Party take a selfie as they march during a demonstration to mark May Day in Beirut. Workers and activists around the world marked May Day with protests Wednesday over the pressure of rising prices and calls for greater labor rights. In South Korea’s capital, thousands of protesters shouted pro-labor slogans at a rally that organizers …

Newsom calls for new California restrictions on police use of force following death of George Floyd
4 years, 9 months ago

Newsom calls for new California restrictions on police use of force following death of George Floyd

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom greets Candace O’Connor, owner of Brimberry Barber and Beauty Salon, on Wednesday in Los Angeles after she shared her thoughts on running a business in the time of COVID-19 and the recent protests. !” in front of City Hall, joining nearly 1,000 people gathered to protest the death of George Floyd and in support of Black Lives Matter, …

Huge, peaceful protests spread across L.A. and end in more arrests
4 years, 9 months ago

Huge, peaceful protests spread across L.A. and end in more arrests

LA Times  

Several hundred protesters take a knee and hold their fists in the air during a moment of silence to honor George Floyd during a peaceful protest march from Manhattan Beach to Hermosa Beach. Katyana DeCampos, a citizen of France visiting California, marched with a sign with the words “Anti Racism,” joining nearly 1,000 people gathered to protest the death of …

Protesters Across The Country Rally Against Trump's Immigration Policies
6 years, 8 months ago

Protesters Across The Country Rally Against Trump's Immigration Policies

NPR  

Protesters Across The Country Rally Against Trump's Immigration Policies Hide caption Demonstrators march against the separation of immigrant families in New York City. Previous Next Alex Edelman/AFP/Getty Images Hide caption People hold placards during a 'Familes Belong Together' march and rally in Los Angeles, California. Previous Next Alex Edelman/AFP/Getty Images Hide caption About 2,000 people protest Trump administration immigration policies …

The Meaning Of May Day
7 years, 10 months ago

The Meaning Of May Day

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Unlike the rest of the world’s democracies, the United States doesn’t use the metric system, doesn’t require employers to provide workers with paid vacations, hasn’t abolished the death penalty and doesn’t celebrate May Day as an official national holiday. Now a new generation of immigrant workers have revitalized and brought May Day back to life,” observed María …

As thousands marched, here’s how the LAPD handled May Day
7 years, 10 months ago

As thousands marched, here’s how the LAPD handled May Day

LA Times  

LAPD officers form a wall between pro- and anti-Trump protesters at 1st and Spring streets in downtown Los Angeles at the conclusion of separate May Day marches and rallies on Monday. LAPD officers form a wall between pro- and anti-Trump protesters as they converge at 1st and Spring streets in downtown Los Angeles at the conclusion of separate May Day …

Hundreds take to streets in Florida May Day rallies
7 years, 10 months ago

Hundreds take to streets in Florida May Day rallies

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Hundreds of advocates, farmworkers and other immigrants took to the streets of several Florida cities on May Day to demand worker’s rights and to protest against the deportation of those in the country illegally. Restaurants, juice bars and money transfer businesses closed Monday in immigrant-rich communities, such as Florida City and Homestead, where about 200 farmworkers and their …

Portland police report violence during May Day event; rallies are held across the U.S.
7 years, 10 months ago

Portland police report violence during May Day event; rallies are held across the U.S.

LA Times  

Aline Mello, 28, and Diana Chavez, 29, huddle outside Atlanta’s City Hall for Monday’s May Day rally for immigrants. Portland police said Monday that numerous arrests have been made during May Day protests in their city, including three people arrested near Pioneer Square. Not long after Mello, arrived for the rally, she texted her mom a photo of herself huddling …

May Day live updates: Trump supporters face off with demonstrators
7 years, 10 months ago

May Day live updates: Trump supporters face off with demonstrators

LA Times  

Tubas and trombones sound in protest down the Las Vegas Strip Would need a Scorsese-style track a shot to get just portion of #MayDay2017 marchers ready to head down The Strip in Vegas. pic.twitter.com/FKMakHl8ce — David Montero May 2, 2017 So far, Jose Sotelo’s protest sign has held up through two marches. The couple were among thousands who marched down …

May Day Marchers Around The World Celebrate Workers, Immigrants
7 years, 10 months ago

May Day Marchers Around The World Celebrate Workers, Immigrants

NPR  

May Day Marchers Around The World Celebrate Workers, Immigrants Hide caption Protesters march against President Trump's immigration policy in Los Angeles on Monday, where tens of thousands are expected to take to the streets on May Day. Previous Next Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images Hide caption Protesters paint a mural on the street during a May Day demonstration outside of a …

Thousands march against Trump in Mexico City: ‘Pay for your own wall!’
8 years, 1 month ago

Thousands march against Trump in Mexico City: ‘Pay for your own wall!’

LA Times  

Marchers in Mexico City along Paseo de la Reforma protest the immigration and trade policies of President Trump. Demonstrators march along Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City on Feb. 12, 2017, protesting the immigration and trade policies of President Trump. Protesters in Mexico City hoisted signs declaring, “Respect Mexico” and “We are all Mexico” as they marched down Paseo …

Immigration arrests in L.A. spark fear, outrage, but officials say they are routine
8 years, 1 month ago

Immigration arrests in L.A. spark fear, outrage, but officials say they are routine

LA Times  

Arrests made by federal immigration officials in Southern California this week have heightened anxiety about a promised crackdown by President Trump on people in this country illegally. 1 / 19 Protesters converge on the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles during a rally against immigration arrests. 13 / 19 CHP officers close the on-ramp to the 101 freeway as …

Protesters planning to disrupt Donald Trump’s big day
8 years, 2 months ago

Protesters planning to disrupt Donald Trump’s big day

Live Mint  

Washington: Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to fill the nation’s capital for the inauguration of Donald Trump, and while the majority of those expected in Washington on Friday will be there to celebrate, some protesters say their plan is to do their best to disrupt the day. “Our goals are to have to have massive protests and to …

Ahead of inauguration, protests across US intenisfy agasint Trump's anti-immigrant stance
8 years, 2 months ago

Ahead of inauguration, protests across US intenisfy agasint Trump's anti-immigrant stance

India TV News  

Protests intensified across US on Saturday against President-elect Donald Trump, who is set to take office in less than two week, as thousands of demonstrators gathered at rallies around the country denouncing the Republican for his anti-immigrant rhetoric and his pledges to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border and to crack down on entry of Muslims. Image Source : …

LAPD preparing for more anti-Trump protests during May Day rally in downtown
8 years, 10 months ago

LAPD preparing for more anti-Trump protests during May Day rally in downtown

LA Times  

Leaders of the May Day rally gather on April 26 in Los Angeles to call on local residents to vote in the upcoming election to counteract anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant and anti-union rhetoric. After intense anti-Donald Trump protests in both Orange County and Burlingame in recent days, Los Angeles authorities are bracing for May Day marches Sunday in downtown Los Angeles. To …

May Day, Trump, Sanders: LAPD braces for weekend of political protest
8 years, 11 months ago

May Day, Trump, Sanders: LAPD braces for weekend of political protest

LA Times  

Leaders of the May Day rally gather on April 26 in Los Angeles to call on local residents to vote in the upcoming election to counteract anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant and anti-union rhetoric. On Saturday, supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are expected to converge on downtown L.A. for a march and rally tied to International Workers’ Day, or May Day, …

Trump protesters, Mexican flag-wavers could bring unintended consequences for GOP race
8 years, 11 months ago

Trump protesters, Mexican flag-wavers could bring unintended consequences for GOP race

LA Times  

The protests outside Donald Trump’s rally in Costa Mesa on Thursday night pose political questions for both demonstration organizers and the presidential candidate as the California primary nears. 2 / 8 Donald Trump protesters burn tires to create smoke and incite people at the intersection of Fair Drive and Fairview Road near the Orange County Fairgrounds on Thursday in Costa …

Op-Ed: The massive immigrant-rights protests of 2006 are still changing politics
9 years ago

Op-Ed: The massive immigrant-rights protests of 2006 are still changing politics

LA Times  

Ten years ago, on March 10, 2006, more than 100,000 protesters flooded Chicago’s downtown Loop. As the Chicago Tribune reported, “Urgent chants of ‘Si, se puede,’ or ‘Yes, you can,’ echoed off the walls of downtown skyscrapers” as the largely Latino crowd formed one of the largest demonstrations for immigrant rights in United States history. Conservative Miami Herald columnist Andres …

Newsletter: Essential Politics: Just getting started, Bernie Sanders volunteers organizing May Day rally in L.A.
9 years, 1 month ago

Newsletter: Essential Politics: Just getting started, Bernie Sanders volunteers organizing May Day rally in L.A.

LA Times  

I’m Christina Bellantoni, welcoming you to Monday with today’s Essential Politics. That’s perhaps one reason the former secretary of State struck a tone of brotherhood and pointedly said she and Sanders agree on many things in her fundraising ask Saturday. The campaign doesn’t say the candidate will attend, but the forward thinking — and the continued squabble over who won …

May Day Rallies Held Around the World
11 years, 10 months ago

May Day Rallies Held Around the World

China Daily  

Get Flash Player Workers around the world are taking to the streets Wednesday to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day, with marches and calls for higher pay and better working conditions. A May Day labor union strike in Greece has disrupted ferry service to the Greek islands and public transportation in Athens where demonstrators are protesting against …

May Day Rallies Held Around the World
11 years, 10 months ago

May Day Rallies Held Around the World

China Daily  

Get Flash Player Workers around the world are taking to the streets Wednesday to mark International Workers Day, also known as May Day, with marches and calls for higher pay and better working conditions. A May Day labor union strike in Greece has disrupted ferry service to the Greek islands and public transportation in Athens where demonstrators are protesting against …

Immigration Protests: View from Los Angeles
18 years, 10 months ago

Immigration Protests: View from Los Angeles

NPR  

Immigration Protests: View from Los Angeles In Los Angeles, a day of protests is expected to affect business across the city as marches and rallies fill downtown streets and parks. I'm downtown, at the edge of Los Angeles' downtown, in a section of downtown that is actually normally populated with lots of immigrant shoppers and businessmen at Broadway and Olympic. …

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