Inauguration
“Fortress D.C.” Has Nothing to Do With Keeping People Safe
The nation’s capital has become a militarized zone in the runup to Inauguration day on January 20. But this is all about protecting the government and nothing to do with protecting the Washington’s working-class residents, who have been living in “Fortress D.C.” since the attacks of 9/11.
B.C. Daurelle
January 17, 2021
Harnessing Anti-Trumpism for More Strategic Resistance
Now that Trump’s first SOTU address has come and gone, we’ve hit a milestone for reflection on the ways that mobilization has and hasn’t happened.
Lily Cichanowicz
February 3, 2018
The Legacy of the Obama Era
Obama has left the White House after two terms. Temp work and part time work, racial tensions, millionaire bank bailouts and a crisis in the Middle East are the most important aspects of his legacy.
Left Voice
January 23, 2017
Anti-Trump Protests Around the Country and Around the World
Thousands around the country and around the world unite to fight Trump.
Left Voice
January 21, 2017
Sheer Demagoguery in Trump’s Inaugural Address
In a speech similar to those of his campaign and addressing his electoral base, Trump slammed the political establishment and spoke about borders, employment, trade, and military alliances.
Juan Andrés Gallardo
January 20, 2017
Live Stream: Repression at Trump Protests
Live Stream: Repression at Trump Protests
Al Jazeera
January 20, 2017
Left Voice Among Thousands who #ResistTrump
In Washington DC, thousands are protesting Trump’s inauguration.
Left Voice
January 20, 2017
Sanders Attends Inauguration Instead of Protests
Bernie Sanders breaks with the 66 Democrats who refused to attend inauguration and with the thousands protesting in the streets in order to silently watch Trump be sworn in as President.
Left Voice
January 20, 2017
Inaugural Sermon: A God Appointed Leader to Build a Wall
Led this year by Robert Jeffress, a Southern Baptist pastor, Trump's inaugural mass was entitled “When God Chooses a Leader”. The title is a reference to the biblical figure, Nehemiah, who built a wall around Jerusalem for protection.
Left Voice
January 20, 2017
7 Reasons To Mobilize On Inauguration Weekend
January 20, the day of Trump's inauguration will also be a day of mass protests against Trump and the racism and misogyny he represents. The following are seven reasons to take the streets on January 20!
Juan C
January 19, 2017