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It's hard to read the nosedive of the stock markets as a good sign, but it is evidence that Trump's tariffs are widely unpopular in an industry that either supported him or thought he was bluffing. Investors lost more than $2 trillion in value. This will be remembered as a historically bad day, or worse, the first day of a historically bad economy. If you've been wondering when you should protest, this weekend is a good time to start.
In actual good news: the news coverage of the Hands Off! protests is starting before the protests, which means if they meet or exceed expectations, it will be big news. So far, there are 26 protests planned in New Jersey and 45 protests in Florida (see below). April 5 could also be a historic day.
The topics are listed according to the type of action and actor as described in this post. "Democrats" are elected officials, government agencies, unions, and non-profits. "Grassroots" are individuals, political organizing groups, and informal groups. "Disloyal Opposition" are Republicans, conservatives, business interests, and other interests more typically aligned with the GOP agenda.
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The Democrats
Messaging
Businesses brace for Trump’s tariffs as Democrats push back
Gov. Shapiro wants you to know he’s pushing back on Trump
Legislative Action
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to give Congress more power over tariffs
Judicial Action
'Fair likelihood' Trump administration violated court order not to deport Venezuelans, judge says
Judge holds ICE agent in contempt after he detained suspect during a trial
Trump turns to Supreme Court as judges push back on the administration's view of presidential power
Direct Action and Escalation
Canada freezes rebate payments to Tesla, bars it from future programs due to tariffs
Journalists consider briefing room sit-in as Trump clashes with White House press corps
France's Macron calls for suspension of investment in US after tariffs
What to Know About the April 5 Anti-Trump Protest in DC
Religious leaders protest ICE policies in Center City Philadelphia
The Grassroots
Messaging and Media
Economists Warn Americans That Money Withering To Ash In Their Hands Could Be Sign Of Recession
Legislative and Judicial Action
Lawyers for Man Deported in Error to El Salvador Assail Trump Administration
Legal Industry Responses to Fascist Attacks Tracker (Public)
Direct Action and Escalation
Florida to host 45 protests against Trump in single day as he plays golf in the state
Russian punk band Pussy Riot warns America to 'wake up!' at Washington Square Park protest in NYC
"Hands Off! National Day of Action" protests in Michigan: what to know
Hands Off! protests against Trump planned nationwide for April 5. What to know in Michigan
What to know about Saturday's nationwide "Hands Off!" anti-Trump protests
'Hands Off!' protests planned Saturday for Newtown, Doylestown, Quakertown. What are they
'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Musk and DOGE; NJ protests jump to 26
Protesters in Ohio to send ‘hands off’ message to Trump on April 5
The Disloyal Opposition
WHCA rejects Trump administration’s plan to take over briefing room seating chart
Tariffs Send Wall Street Tumbling to Worst Day Since Pandemic
Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans
‘He’s Going to Tank Our Economy’: Trump’s Tariffs Draw Strong Reactions in Congress
