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February 14, 2025
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Refuse Fascism Calls for Nationwide “Presidents Day” Protests: “Take to the Streets to STOP Trump’s MAGA Fascism”
On Monday, February 17, 2025, Refuse Fascism is mobilizing protests in cities across the country, calling on every person and group who refuses to be complicit in a fascist America to take to the streets and raise the slogan “NO! In the Name of Humanity, We Refuse to Accept a Fascist America!” As the Trump regime escalates its moves to eviscerate civil and democratic rights, Refuse Fascism is urging the public to unite in growing protest to STOP Trump’s MAGA fascism.
Protest Locations (full list at RefuseFascism.org)
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Atlanta GA – 5pm 500 10th St NE
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Austin, TX – 12pm at the State Capitol
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Boston, MA – 12pm at the State House
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Chicago, IL – 12pm at Federal Plaza
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Cleveland, OH – 4pm at Carnegie Avenue & East 55th Street
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Detroit, MI – 3pm at Joe Louis Fist
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Honolulu, HI – 12pm at the State Capitol
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Los Angeles, CA 3pm at City Hall Steps DTLA
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New York City, NY – 1pm at Washington Square Park
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Oakland, CA – 11am at Fruitvale Plaza
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Seattle, WA– 12pm at Westlake Park
“What we face is FASCISM consolidating its rule in the most powerful country in the world. It echoes the Confederacy, Jim Crow, and Nazi Germany, but there is no historical precedent for fascism dominating the world with the climate at a tipping point and nuclear-armed powers at each other’s throats.” said Refuse Fascism leader Coco Das .”The Trump Regime threatens the very future of humanity and life on the planet. It must be STOPPED!”
Refuse Fascism’s call for protests states: “Defeating Trump and MAGA fascism will require a huge and relentless resistance waged by millions of people standing up in the streets and throughout society to create such a profound political crisis that Trump cannot govern the country and carry out his fascist program.”
The organization emphasizes that now is the time to act with courage and conviction. “There is not a moment to lose. History has shown that fascism must be stopped before it becomes too late. If we act now, there is a future to win,” the statement continues.
Refuse Fascism was formed in 2016 when Trump was first elected, and urges all who oppose the growing fascist threat to join these demonstrations and take the offensive against the whole Trump/MAGA program and direction.