Pushback 50501.2
Before I get into today's protest recaps, I wanted to highlight a couple of stories that are worth noting. But first, tonight Trump is giving a speech in a joint session of Congress. I've been very critical of the Democratic leadership for their failure to act more strongly against Trump. A woman I met at the rally on Sunday thought I should "wait and see" how the Dems handle Trump's speech. A few Democratic leaders have stated they will not attend (here is Rep. Don Beyer) while others will be counterprogramming. Sen. Chris Murphy is hosting a live watch party and doing a pre-buttal.
I'm concerned about the rest of them, though. One news report says they will protest by wearing color coordinated outfits! Some will be bringing fired federal workers or other people hurt by DOGE cuts as guests, making these folks the real heroes. Meanwhile Serbian Opposition Throws Smoke Grenades in Parliament! I'm not saying the Congress members need to throw smoke grenades; I'm just suggesting that preserving our democracy is going to take more than matching pink outfits. I'm slightly skeptical that the guests will move the needle, but forcing mainstream news to tell those stories is a better tactic. But it's still just a tactic, not a strategy.
Foreign Affairs
Justin Trudeau stands with Ukraine
Government
Timeline: Politicization and Weaponization of Justice Department in Second Trump Administration
Video shows Kansas senator getting booed after leaving town hall early
Health, Science and Medicine
Legal Updates
Merit Service Protection Board member Cathy Harris won her motion for summary judgment and remains a member of MSPB. With limited exception, the President cannot remove her from that role. Appeal is certain.
LGBTQ+
The Senate failed to invoke cloture on an anti-trans "women and girls in sports" bill. I bet this will be the first of many absence-driven bill failures. Senate Dems Show Spine, And National Sports Ban Bill Dies Democrats defeat Republican transgender sports ban bill in U.S. Senate
Second judge orders longer-term block on Trump orders on transgender youth health care
Tesla
At this point, the Tesla actions deserve their own header. Anti-Tesla protests gain momentum amid anger at Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts
Elvira, Portland’s ‘Mistress of the Dark,’ sends Tesla down the ‘Highway to Hell’ in viral video
Tesla Stock Dives. The ‘Buyers Strike’ Is a Real Problem for Musk.
State-by-state archive of the March 4 protests
Alabama (no reports from states in italics)
Alaska: 500+ protest in Anchorage
Arizona: ‘March Fourth Against Monarchy’ protest at the Capitol: What to know
Arkansas: Protesters gather ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address
California: Sacramento demonstrators protest Trump administration with march, rally
Colorado: March 4th for Democracy Protest in Denver: What to Know
Connecticut: Protesters take to the capitol ahead of Trump's address to Congress
Delaware: 'The people united will never be defeated,' protesters chant in Dover on Tuesday
Florida: Ahead of Trump address, hundreds protest policies in Orlando; Crowds protest President Trump's policies at March Fourth Against Monarchy protest.
Georgia: PHOTOS: Day of protests at Georgia Capitol
Hawaii
Idaho: Trump Protest
Illinois
Indiana: ‘No kings!’: Hundreds protest Trump, Musk outside Indiana Statehouse
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky: Hundreds march on Kentucky Capitol to protest Trump ahead of Congressional address
Louisiana
Maine (from March 2) Protesters rallied at 16 demonstrations across Maine
Maryland: Free State Coalition, 50501 demonstrators to protest Trump administration in Annapolis today; Protest in Towson one of many nationwide in response to job cuts, Trump policies
Massachusetts: Bevy of protests on tap this week against Trump administration
Michigan: HAPPENING TODAY: road closure, protest at the Capitol, tariffs go into effect
Minnesota (From March 2) Hundreds of protestors gather at Minnesota Rep. Stauber’s office for second weekend in a row
Mississippi: "Trump and Musk have got to go": Anti-Trump protest at MS State Capitol
Missouri: Despite rain, folks line up outside Springfield Historic City Hall to protest Project 2025
Montana
Nebraska (storms/blizzard)
Nevada: Protesters pack Carson City street to protest Trump, Musk — 'No kings in America'
New Hampshire: Protests Against the Trump-Musk Administration Continue
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York: 'The energy is great' - DC, NY protest Trump ahead of Congress speech
North Carolina: Hundreds of protesters in Asheville call on Trump to uphold Constitution; Ahead of Trump address, hundreds protest in ‘People’s Picnic’ at North Carolina Capitol
North Dakota: Protesters gather outside North Dakota State Capitol to condemn Trump administration
Ohio: Crowd protests outside JD Vance's Cincinnati home over proposed education cuts; Hundreds demonstrate at Ohio State against controversial higher ed bill, DEI office cuts
Oklahoma: Demonstrators gather at City Hall to protest Pres. Donald Trump
Oregon: Protesters rally in Oregon cities in advance of Trump’s address to Congress; Portland 50501 Protest – March 4, 2025
Pennsylvania: Hundreds march to Pennsylvania State Capitol protesting Trump administration
Rhode Island: Demonstrators gather at State House to protest Trump policies
South Carolina: Activist group announces twin protests against Trump administration’s actions
South Dakota
Tennessee: Protestors gather in Memphis as part of nationwide social media campaign
Texas: We the People March 4 America protest Trump administration's policies at Texas Capitol; Protesters rally at Texas Capitol to oppose Trump administration and Project 2025
Utah: Protestors gather at Utah State Capitol, join National Day of Protest (check out the video)
Vermont
Virginia: ‘March 4th Democracy’ brings hundreds to Richmond in defense of women’s rights
Washington
West Virginia: Federal Cuts Spur Protest In Morgantown
Wisconsin
Wyoming
