Organizers estimated around 10,000 people attended the protest in Milwaukee. More than 50 known locations across Wisconsin came together to join the nationwide "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump's second-term agenda on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The protests were held the same day as a military parade in Washington, DC, celebrating the Army's 250th … [Read more...] about Southeast Wisconsin joins nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
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Thousands in Milwaukee join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump, Musk
Organizers said the protests are meant to highlight reproductive rights, voting access and other topics. Thousands of protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Milwaukee took part in nationwide "Hands Off!" demonstrations on Saturday, April 5, 2025. According to organizers, the protests were meant to oppose "legislative actions threatening … [Read more...] about Thousands in Milwaukee join nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests against Trump, Musk
Milwaukee postal workers protest Trump administration privatization proposal
USPS workers in Milwaukee protested against Trump administration plans to privatize USPS, citing risks to rural service and worker unions. Postal workers across the United States gathered Sunday, March 23, 2025, to protest potential privatization plans for the United States Postal Service (USPS). In Milwaukee, dozens of workers assembled outside the post office at Plankinton … [Read more...] about Milwaukee postal workers protest Trump administration privatization proposal
After day-long meeting, RNC protesters, city of Milwaukee unable to reach agreement over lawsuit
A fight for where protesters can voice their opinions during the July Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee continues after protesters and the city met for hours in federal court Monday, June 17, 2024. The Coalition to March on the RNC and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) are suing the city over where demonstrators can protest. The lawsuit argues … [Read more...] about After day-long meeting, RNC protesters, city of Milwaukee unable to reach agreement over lawsuit
Group wants Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent fired
There are calls for the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools to be fired. A group of demonstrators protested Tuesday, June 7, 2022, outside MPS headquarters. They want Superintendent Dr. Keith Posley fired. They also want a number of board members replaced. The group, Community Takeover of Milwaukee Public Schools, said this all started in January 2021 when the … [Read more...] about Group wants Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent fired
Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, protesters gathered in downtown Milwaukee to demonstrate against the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the groundbreaking case that made abortion legal in the United States nearly 50 years ago. Marchers from all walks of life, male and female gathered in Red Arrow Park to voice their concern on the potential overruling of … [Read more...] about Milwaukeeans gather to protest SCOTUS opinion on Roe v. Wade
Stand for Democracy! Stand with Ukraine!
by Dr. Darrell L. Williams, U.S. Senate Candidate As the fight for democracy is upon us, we must stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine here in the United States and those who are fighting abroad. Being a purple heart recipient and serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, I have seen conflict up close and I personally know the horrors of war. But after years at war in Iraq … [Read more...] about Stand for Democracy! Stand with Ukraine!
Kyle Rittenhouse: Protesters clash with police as anger and division grows over teenager acquitted after killing two people
Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty of all charges over the August 2020 shootings in Kenosha, WI. President Joe Biden, who during last year's election campaign tweeted a video that appeared to link Rittenhouse to white supremacists, said he supported the jury's decision and urged Americans to react with calm. "While the verdict in Kenosha will leave many Americans … [Read more...] about Kyle Rittenhouse: Protesters clash with police as anger and division grows over teenager acquitted after killing two people
Thousands march with Jacob Blake family in Kenosha and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore call for change
On Saturday, August 29, 2020, the family of Jacob Blake, Jr., who was shot in the back in Kenosha, WI on August 23, 2020, was joined by hundreds of peaceful protesters, including Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Congresswoman Gwen Moore to protest the shooting of Blake. Despite violence that had erupted during the week-long protest, Saturday's march was one of solidarity and unity … [Read more...] about Thousands march with Jacob Blake family in Kenosha and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore call for change
George Floyd and #BLM protests continue for second week
Sunday, June 7, 2020 marked the tenth day of protests in the city of Milwaukee, more than two weeks after Floyd George died in police custody when a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes. Over the past two weeks of protest we have seen violent and militaristic response from the police departments around the country. Many have used tear gas, … [Read more...] about George Floyd and #BLM protests continue for second week