Subterms
The ‘anti-lockdown’ protests are about more than just quarantines Cas Mudde Like the Tea Party, the demonstrations are a blend of grassroots and ‘Astroturf’ activism – and they are key to Trump’s election hopes Protesters gather in Sacramento, California. The demonstrations have largely targeted Democratic governors. Photograph: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images This weekend thousands […] More
Play Video 1:17 Demonstrations have taken place across the US against orders put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus. The protests were organised by the far-right media site Infowars. Rallies were held in state capitals, with more planned for next week in other states. Hundreds of people stood and chanted for the US […] More
A day after Donald Trump encouraged Americans to protest strict public health measures aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus, new rallies were held in state capitals in Maryland, Texas and Ohio, and more are planned for next week in other states. Hundreds of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, chanting “Fire […] More
Thousands backed by rightwing donors gear up for protests Operation reopen America: are we about to witness a second historic failure of leadership from Trump? Live global updates See all our coronavirus coverage Support the Guardian’s independent journalism. Make a contribution LIVE Updated Several hundred people attend a ‘Stand for Freedom’ protest against – and […] More
Civil rights leaders understood the significance of that right to vote. Now we must fight to preserve – and use – those rights The United States is at a monumental crossroads in the year 2020. As a presidential election awaits in the very near future, so many of the civil rights that countless Americans fought […] More
Cory Booker Cory Booker: Ivy League elite or hunger-striking hero? The New Jersey senator wants to take on Trump in 2020, but what sort of president would he be? His background offers many mixed clues Cory Booker takes selfies after a campaign event in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Cory Booker came […] More
