Coverage of Post-Election Nationwide Protests Led by Refuse Fascism Against Trump & Pence
In New York, Philadelphia and ten other cities, protests were held immediately after the mid-term elections with the call: Even with a Democratic House We Must Be In the Streets TO DEMAND AND DEMONSTRATE OUR DETERMINATION THAT: IN THE NAME OF HUMANITY, THE TRUMP/PENCE REGIME MUST GO! (See protest roundup)
New York: NY1 TV
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Chicago: NBC 5 News
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Chicago: Medill News Service
By Katie Rice
Medill Reports
Approximately 50 people gathered in Federal Plaza Saturday afternoon to rally with activist group Refuse Fascism’s Chicago chapter in protest of Trump administration policies. During “In the Name of Humanity, Trump/Pence Must Go!” the group denounced the administration and urged people to speak out against what they see as the development of fascism in America.
After the rally, protesters marched to Trump Tower and gathered across the river from the building, carrying signs with slogans such as “This Nightmare Must End.”
Refuse Fascism groups marched in other cities Saturday including Cleveland, New York and San Francisco.
In between chants such as “In the name of humanity, we refuse a fascist America,” speakers encouraged others to mobilize. But pedestrians passing by showed mixed reactions to the group, with expressions of support and criticism.
“It’s not a political game. …This is not red versus blue.”” said Ted Sirota, a member of Refuse Fascism Chicago. “We say at Refuse Fascism — Humanity First, not ‘America First.’”…
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Philadelphia: KYW Newsradio “Anti-Fascism group holds post-election protest at Independence Mall”
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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — An anti-Trump administration rally took place at Independence Mall, Saturday afternoon, in an effort to build momentum after the midterm elections.
Several dozen protesters turned out in a post-election rally here on Independence Mall to express their opposition to the Trump/Pence administration.
“We are a nationwide movement,” said Sam Goldman with RefuseFascism.org. “In about 13 cities people are taking to the streets (today) to say that even with a Democratic House it’s up to us to stop a fascist USA.”
Participants were given free rein to speak.
“Fascism isn’t something that’s announced, nor will it be contained within a vote,” said Bob Smith of the Brandywine Peace Community. “It is something that grows.”
Kayuki Chen, with Refuse Fascism, says it’s significant that Republicans picked up several Senate seats on Tuesday.
“They’ve said this all along the Republicans want to put as many (conservative) judges on the bench, (as they can) and now they have the ability to do that,” Chen said.
Fullerton, CA
“No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA!” could be heard echoing from the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Chapman Avenue in Downtown Fullerton on Wednesday night. About 20 protesters from the Refuse Fascism organization repeated several chants over the rhythm of a beating drum for several hours.
“Refuse Fascism has all throughout this time called for mass, nonviolent mobilization and protest every day,” said Fran Sosa, a member of the organization. “We feel that the only way that the Trump-Pence fascist regime will be driven out is by mass protests every day and every night until they’re forced to leave.”…