Governors across the country urged calm and vowed no tolerance for violence, while some mobilized the National Guard ahead of marchers gathering in major downtowns and small towns. Through midday, confrontations were isolated.
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Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
Large crowds gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.
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Mainers join in nationwide protests against Trump administration
Hundreds of people in Portland and other cities across the state joined protests that also marked May Day, which commemorates the historic triumphs and trials of the labor movement internationally.
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Live updates: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered both in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and elsewhere.
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Mainers join nationwide economic blackout in their own way
Some small businesses saw more cash purchases during the 24-hour grassroots action against the U.S. economic and political system.
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Chicago police say they’re ready for final day of protests at DNC following night of no arrests
On Wednesday night, more than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched peacefully past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier.
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Anti-DEI protesters sow disruption and confusion but have scant investor support
Each year, companies face hundreds of resolutions from progressive groups to change their policies to be more supportive of employee diversity, labor rights and other social issues.
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Police arrest protesters outside Bath Iron Works ceremony
Bath police and Sagadahoc County deputies arrested 9 people outside the north gate to the shipyard Saturday morning in advance of a christening ceremony for the shipyard’s newest destroyer.
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19 more die in Bangladesh clashes as student protesters try to impose ‘complete shutdown’
The protesters are demanding an end to a quota system that reserves up to 30% of government jobs for relatives of veterans.
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Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at D.C. campus
City officials were set to appear before hostile Republicans in Congress who are demanding police crackdowns on protests nationwide, but the hearing was canceled.