“Free America” demonstrations are scheduled nationwide for July 4, organized by the group behind the Women’s March, aiming to protest policies of the Trump administration. These protests, occurring just after the “No Kings” gatherings and the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” will take various forms, including community events. Organizers, like Nichole Geibel, express concerns over the infringement of fundamental rights and advocate for accountability in government, highlighting issues such as wealth disparity. With over 260 protests planned across multiple states, the movement seeks to empower citizens and remind elected officials of their constituents’ concerns.
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As part of continued demonstrations against the Trump administration, the Women’s March is organizing “Free America” events across the U.S. over the July Fourth weekend. These events, planned in at least 170 locations, will take the form of rallies, community gatherings, and marches. This follows other nationwide protests, including those organized by the 50501 Movement and “No Kings” demonstrations. The protests are part of a larger movement with another day of action planned for July 17, dubbed “Good Trouble Lives On.”
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Thousands of women rallied in the US in support of abortion rights and other feminist causes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Not only the presidential election but also various state-level abortion-rights measures were in focus. As per a survey, abortion rights have supplanted inflation as the top issue for women under 30 in the presidential election. Numerous states will consider constitutional amendments for upholding the right to abortion. Other issues like LGBTQ+ rights, higher wages, paid sick leave, and efforts against gun violence were also advocated for during the rallies.
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John Q. Hosedrinker