YOUNGSTOWN and PROTEST

Youngstown, Ohio has a rich history of activism, from the days of the early 20th century, when steelworkers fought for higher pay, to revolts during the Civil Rights movement, to protests to preserve jobs that came in the wake of the decline of the steel industry in the 1970s. And of course there was the infamous shooting and killing of students at Kent State during an anti-Vietnam War demonstration that launched the 70s. Other movements followed at the turn of the century, such as Occupy Youngstown. And so, it should be no surprise that we now stand together protesting the trump regime in 2025.

Youngstown is not and will not remain silent. 

A diverse, peaceful crowd met in front the U.S. district courthouse on Market Street, March 8, 2025, with creative signs like the ones below. One, carried by someone who had borne the same sign eight years ago, read, "Trump out now." There were others, like, "We need a leader who cares about America the beautiful"; "Stop the Firings"; "This episode of Handmaids' Tale sucks." Longer, more elaborate signs pleaded: "Resist: Save Social Security, Save Medicare, Save Medicaid, Save Public Education, Save Veterans' Benefits, Save Healthcare, Save America."

Protest is alive and well Youngstown, Ohio. May people across the country of every persuasion, color, and culture, link arms to resist the current regime and fight to save American democracy.



       


                                                                      

                                                                                      Photos by Arya F. Jenkins


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