The grassroots movement "fifty-fifty-one" emerged from a Reddit post, calling for nationwide protests against Donald Trump on February 5. As Trump dismantled federal agencies and policies, dissatisfaction grew among the public. Local organizers led protests, creating a decentralized network of activists. The movement gained momentum, with protests in February and April drawing tens of thousands collectively. The initiative not only focused on demonstrations but also included mutual aid events. Active on social media and fostering local collaborations, this movement aims for a significant resistance to Trump's governance and engages citizens in political action.
The movement pronounced fifty-fifty-one, meaning 50 protests, 50 states, one movement first called for a day of action on 5 February, a date chosen seemingly at random.
As Trump moved quickly to dismantle agencies, policies and norms, slashing through the federal government, people wanted to express their dismay and they weren't seeing it from their elected leaders.
It's gone from a trickle to a tidal wave really quickly, Dunn said.
The group is active on nearly all social media channels, and local offshoots have their own pages as well.
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