Voices of Dissent: Why People Are Protesting Against Trump
Diverse Voices Unite in Protest
People from all walks of life are speaking out against the current administration. They come from different backgrounds and have different reasons for being there. Some are worried about the future of the country. Others are fighting for their rights and the rights of others.
Voices of Concern
Native American Woman from Washington DC
A Native American woman from Washington DC shared her concerns. She believes that the country is heading in a dangerous direction. She thinks that the leaders who are speaking out are doing a good job. But she also thinks that there are other leaders who are not doing enough. She believes that these leaders need to step up and fight for democracy.
Former Republican from Maryland
A former Republican from Maryland is also speaking out. He used to be a Republican, but he switched parties during Bill Clinton's administration. He hasn't voted for Trump in any elections. He is holding up a sign of the founding fathers with "No Kings" on it. He believes that the current administration is betraying everything that this country was supposed to be about.
Social Worker from Los Angeles
A social worker from Los Angeles is also at the protest. She comes from a long tradition of social justice activism. Her parents marched with Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers. She believes that she has to do her part to fight for what is right.
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense
A former assistant secretary of defense is also speaking out. She was a speaker at the rally. She believes that the United States military is made up of people from every background. She thinks that the current administration is trying to make transgender people the enemy.
Woman from California
A woman from California is also at the protest. She has been protesting since Trump's inauguration. She believes that the movement needs a face. She thinks that there needs to be one movement that everyone can rally behind.
Man from Los Angeles
A man from Los Angeles is also speaking out. He believes that people need to get out of their comfort zones. He thinks that the left-leaning movement needs more leaders who are willing to venture into less friendly territory. He also approves of the Democrats' hardball approach to the government shutdown.