The March for Truth was a nationwide anti-Trump protest in support of his impeachment that occurred on Saturday, June 3, 2017, calling for a fair and impartial investigation into the links between Trump associates and Russian officials and spies. Demonstrations were scheduled to place in Washington, D.C., and more than 100 additional cities;[1] publicly called for events in more than 150 US cities. Scheduled speakers included Javier Muñoz and Jill Wine-Banks, as well as other actors and musicians.[1]
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| Date | June 3, 2017 |
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| Website | marchfortruth |
Planning
editThe organizers for the national event included Jordan Uhl, Megan Mamula, Jimmy Dahman, Andrea Chalupa, and Justin Hendrix.[2][3][4][5] The event started as a small protest planned for Washington, D.C., but grew into a nationwide protest.[5] In Iowa and in other states, local Women's March organizers helped support the planning for the March for Truth.[6] Other groups, such as Indivisible and Public Citizen, were also involved with support for the marches and rallies.[3]
Locations
editUnited States
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- Austin, Texas, around 150 people were present at Austin City Hall by noon on Saturday.[7]
- Bedminster, New Jersey, took place in coordination with New Jersey Working Families, Action Together NJ and the Somerset County Democrats.[8]
- In Boise, Idaho, demonstrators will march outside the Idaho State Capitol.[9]
- Boston, Massachusetts[10][11]
- Charlotte, North Carolina[12]
- The Chicago march will begin at Federal Plaza.[13] There were around 2,000 people at the march and rally.[14]
- Denver had around 300 demonstrators.[15]
- Eugene, Oregon[16]
- New York City, demonstrators rallied in Foley Square and marched down Broadway.[17]
- Northampton, Massachusetts[18]
- Marchers in Orlando, Florida will gather in front of the Orange County Courthouse.[2]
- Portland, Oregon[19]
- Pottstown, Pennsylvania[20]
- Philadelphia[21]
- San Diego, California[22]
- San Francisco[23]
- Seattle, Washington, where several hundred people marched through the downtown area after gathering at Cal Anderson Park.[24]
- St. Joseph, Missouri[25][26]
International
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Seitz-Wald, Alex (May 30, 2017). "Anti-Trump Protests to Focus on Alleged Russia Links". NBC News. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ a b "Protesters demand an independent Russian probe at this weekend's March for Truth in Orlando". Orlando Weekly. Euclid Media Group. May 30, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ a b Johnson, Jake (May 30, 2017). "Public Support for Trump Impeachment Surges Ahead of 'March for Truth'". Common Dreams. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Stein, Perry (June 1, 2017). "Protesters plan March for Truth to demand independent Russia investigation". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. OCLC 2269358. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ a b Wilson, Samantha (June 1, 2017). "March for Truth: What to Know About Protest for Independent Russia Prosecutor". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on September 17, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Prentice, George (May 31, 2017). "March for Truth". Boise Weekly. Archived from the original on January 2, 2018. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Goldenstein, Taylor (June 3, 2017). "Protesters rallying at City Hall to demand 'truth' on Trump/Russia ties". Austin American-Statesman. Austin, Texas: Cox Media Group. ISSN 1553-8451. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Anti-Trump activists plan protest Saturday in Bedminster". Courier News. Somerville, New Jersey: Gannett Company. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ Prentice, George. "March for Truth: What began as a series of tweets on April 30 expressing outrage over possible ties between the Trump White House and Russia quickly evolved into plans for the nationwide "truth" march". Boise Weekly. Archived from the original on January 2, 2018. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ "June 3 Boston march is a pledge to the truth – Opinion". The Inquirer and Mirror. Nantucket, Massachusetts: GateHouse Media. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ "Demonstrators 'march for truth' in Boston". Boston: WCVB-TV. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
- ^ "March calls for truth, transparency in government". South Charlotte Weekly. Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group. May 23, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ "Local Indivisible group preps for March for Truth". Hyde Park Herald. Chicago: Herald Newspapers, Inc. May 25, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ Byrne, John. "Anti-Trump 'March for Truth' protest draws hundreds to Federal Plaza". Chicago Tribune. Tronc. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Denver March for Truth rally draws hundreds - Denverite". Denverite. June 3, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "A critical time to march for truth: Opinion". The Register-Guard. Eugene, Oregon: Guard Publishing Co. May 26, 2017. ISSN 0739-8557. OCLC 9836354. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ "Trump Protesters 'March for Truth' in NYC". NBC New York. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Nathan, Marty (May 31, 2017). "Columnist Marty Nathan: Marching for truth in Northampton". Daily Hampshire Gazette. Northampton, Massachusetts: Newspapers of New England. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ a b Forde, Kaelyn (June 3, 2017). "'March for Truth' demands independent investigation into Trump's possible Russia ties". ABC News. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Dennis, Marian (June 3, 2017). "Groups organize March for Truth in Pottstown". Pottstown Mercury News. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "March for Truth protesters demand answers on Russian interference, ties to Trump". Fox 29 Philly. Retrieved June 3, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Guerra, Rachael. "Demonstrators 'March for Truth' in San Diego". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ Stein, Perry; Aratani, Lori (June 3, 2017). "'March for Truth' rallies draw Trump protesters". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "'It's so obvious he's lying': March for Truth supports investigation into Trump's Russia ties". The Seattle Times. June 3, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "Truth March will be held Downtown". Newspressnow.com. May 30, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ "What's Up, June 1: Local News". Newspressnow.com. May 31, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
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