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Third Act DMV is holding an “86 the Arch” vigil from Sunday, May 24 at 9:00 am until Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00 pm. The three-day vigil and rallies will be held over Memorial Day, the most solemn day of the year at Arlington National Cemetery. We will use the significance of the day to protest the massive “Triumphal Arch”, planned by Trump to be the “biggest one” in the world, to honor “me.” We believe that this Arch violates the basic dignity of those who fell when protecting our country and is disdainful to all of us who support / believe in our democracy.
The first #50501 protests were a decentralized rapid response to the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies. The idea—50 protests in 50 states on 1 day—was born on r/50501 and quickly spread on social media.
In just days, grassroots organizers—without any budget, centralized structure, or official backing—pulled off over 80 peaceful protests in all 50 states. Twelve days later, tens of thousands of Americans declared “No Kings Day” and protested once more. On March 4, a call to stand up for democracy was answered with another wave of protests. On April 5, over 5 million rallied, and in each coming month the movement continues to grow.
Our movement shows the world that the American working class will not sit idly by as plutocrats rip apart their democratic institutions and civil liberties while undermining the rule of law.
50 protests. 50 states. 1 day.
