my favorite image from today's nation-wide rallies:

Dogs against doge. (and also the JD Vance poster is kinda funny)

#handsoff #handsoff2025

#HandsOff protests: did any media report how many protesters there were in the US? When we have these in France they are always obsessed by the size buy I can't seem to find an estimation for these ones..

Edit: someone send this #NewYorkTimes article which does a relatively good job of describing the diversity of problems that people protested against, but it doesn't really give an attendance estimate, only the number of people who signed up to participate which was 600 000.
nytimes.com/2025/04/05/us/poli…
#UsPol

Anti-Trump Protests Get Underway Across the Country

Demonstrators packed the streets in cities and towns to rail against government cutbacks, financial turmoil and what they viewed as attacks on democracy.

^{Shaila Dewan (The New York Times)}

On the #SanFrancisco bus on the way to the #HandsOff Protest.
Hands off of
Our Freedom
Our Democracy
our Bodies
our Rights

Nerd Reich

Me too, little one... me too.

You tell 'em!

#April5th #handsoff #protest #Saturday

“The message is: crowd large. A lot of politicians and administrators and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift. Events like this puncture that delusion.

They are an unavoidable illustration of outrage. Trump may have gotten a lot undone in the last three months, but the opposition never went away, and it may finally be emboldened.

On Saturday, it showed that it is everywhere.”

motherjones.com/politics/2025/… #HandsOff

You can stop asking where the mass opposition is. It's everywhere.

People poured out to protest not only what Trump has done—but what they fear he will do next.

^{Mother Jones}

UPDATE: HANDS OFF CROWD SIZE NOW ESTIMATED AT...

🔥 OVER 5 MILLION 🔥

"West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it."

#HandsOff

I haven't been able to get an offical estimate of the crowd at #HandsOff #Sacramento today. But I'm guessing appx 40,000 people?

#USPol #HandsOff2025

Some reflections about today at the #HandsOff rally in #Atlanta.

I admittedly was feeling a bit hopeless. All the messages of terribleness from family and friends this week (from gov't firings, programs shutting down, etc), my literal life savings getting hit by these stupid tariffs, and well, I felt like a rowboat in stormy seas.

But my god, the number of people who showed up at Piedmont Park and marched - miles of patriotic Americans - marching to the GA State Capital. All the signs, the energy, the chants, the marching bands.

The energy was great, the mood was intense but focused, and seeing the sea of Americans at the end of the march brought tears to my eyes.

The media showed up too - documenting to everyone that this for real.

And during this, all the organizing on Mastodon, on Bluesky, the work of #Indivisible Atlanta (esp. Kimberly Krautter) has been inspiring beyond words.

We've got a political and social movement, folks. There is a long way to go to fixing what is so terribly broken, but activating people for political action is Step 1 in that struggle.

We marched through our city for #handsoff protest today. An estimated 4,000 people were in attendance in Columbus, Ohio!

This is what #democracy looks like!

#fucktrump
#standup
#fightback
#columbus

The GA State MARTA station was packed when we left the rally at the capitol. A lot of people riding who were obviously not used to it.

A guy played the ukulele and got the whole train to sing "This Land is My Land".

Public transit is freedom

#atlanta #marta #transit #handsoff #handsoff #protest #freedom

#HandsOff #AnnArbor #Michigan

As far as the eye can see in front and behind us!! Ann Arbor showing up by the thousands!!

Biggest crowd I’ve ever seen in more than 25 years of living in West Oakland County, Michigan. A few photos from the Novi #HandsOff demonstration today.

#michigan #protest

Here’s a down payment on the art of the #HandsOff protest, #Seattle edition.

This piece, by artist Bill Whipple, was by far the most popular. Once you see it animated I’m sure you’ll understand why. :)

My favorite part is the enthusiastic munching at the end. Really nice touch!

#handsoff #HandsOff2025 #Indivisible

It was crazy to march to the WWE headquarters. This entity is now connected to US education policy. #idiocracy

You're on the French news in Quebec my American friends!

Keep fighting and shouting until the whole world and your own President hear you! 📢✊

We are rooting for your victory!💚

#HandsOff #USpol #SaturdayProtest

lapresse.ca/international/etat…

Manifestations à travers les États-Unis contre les actions de Trump et Musk

Des milliers d’Américains manifestent samedi à travers les États-Unis contre la politique de Donald Trump, y compris à Washington, pour la première mobilisation d’ampleur depuis le retour au pouvoir du républicain en janvier.

^{La Presse}

a thread of #HandsOff protest footage

Drone shot, Boston

Big Protests in… checks notes: PALM SPRINGS??

It seems to be everywhere. Keep going Americans! Don’t let up! We in the world are cheering for you!!

#handsoff #usa m.ai6yr.org/@ai6yr/11428672615…

AI6YR Ben (@ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org)

Attached: 1 image Massive crowds in Palm Springs, California. #HandsOff #Politics https://bsky.app/profile/laurieagard.bsky.social/post/3lm3ikqw2ck2z

^{AI6YR's Mastodon}

So are mine, now.

#uspol #HandsOff #Chicago #ilpol

🇺🇦

#uspol #HandsOff #Chicago #ilpol

Every election. Every. Election.

#uspol #HandsOff #Chicago #ilpol

I'm protesting and working the polls for democracy reform. What are you doing?

#uspol #HandsOff #Chicago #ilpol

They're not.

#uspol #HandsOff #Chicago #ilpol

Be that kid. Right now.

#uspol #HandsOff #Chicago #ilpol