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Grassroots organization 50501 is mobilizing for another major national protest on Thursday, May 1, as part of its ongoing pushback against President Donald Trump's second term. Like its previous planned protests, the upcoming "May Day" demonstrations will span all 50 states, with events planned in cities from Seattle to New York.
Since Trump's return to the White House in January, 50501 has helped organize some of the largest protests across the country, aiming to channel widespread frustration into coordinated political action. The group's latest initiative continues its campaign of peaceful resistance, using the symbolism of May Day—a historic day of worker solidarity—to spotlight broader concerns about democracy and rising authoritarianism.
Why It Matters
50501 has quickly become one of the most influential grassroots organizations opposing Trump's policies and leadership. It has helped stage thousands of demonstrations since January, making it a central figure in the national protest movement.
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These protests come as Trump's approval rating has fallen into negative territory among nearly all major demographic groups, according to a Pew Research Center poll previously reported by Newsweek. While Trump returned to the White House in January with positive approval ratings, they have dipped significantly in recent weeks, notably following the announcement of sweeping tariffs, which were later paused for 90 days.
Overall, 40 percent of Americans approve of the job Trump is doing, while 59 percent disapprove, according to the survey. His approval has slipped across men, women, and every racial and age group measured, with particularly low support among Black Americans, only 14 percent of whom approve of his performance.
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What To Know
Little information has been given about the organizers of the May Day protests on the group's website. However, the group still urges supporters to join May Day events near them, set up their own demonstrations, or sign a solidarity pledge, which it says is "supported by a large number of national immigrant rights and civil rights organizations."
While most events are scheduled to take place on May Day itself, others will be held on the preceding or following weekend. Smaller gatherings will also occur in suburban and rural communities, reflecting what organizers describe as a "broad and decentralized movement" against Trump's policies.
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May Day Anti-Trump Protest Locations on May 1
Here's a look at one event happening in each state, though gatherers should know many states are hosting multiple protests in various cities. For a complete list of events, visit the movement's website.
- Mobile, Alabama: noon on May 1 at Bienville Square, 150 Dauphin St.
- Anchorage, Alaska: 5 p.m. on May 1 at Delaney Park, W. 9th Ave.
- Phoenix: 6:30 a.m. on May 1 at Sierra Linda High School, 3434 S. 67th Ave.
- Little Rock, Arkansas: 4:30 p.m. on May 1 at Allsopp Park, 3700 Cedar Hill Road
- San Diego: 8 a.m. on May 1 at Lincoln Senior High School, 4777 Imperial Ave.
- Boulder, Colorado: 11 a.m. on May 1 at Rayleigh Road and Broadway
- New Haven, Connecticut: 5 p.m. on May 1 at New Haven Green, 250 Temple St.
- Wilmington, Delaware: 5:30 p.m. on May 1 at Rockford Tower
- West Palm Beach, Florida: 11 a.m. on May 1 at the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Highway
- Atlanta: 3 p.m. on May 1 at the Georgia Capitol, 227 Capitol Ave. SE
- Kahului, Hawaii: 4 p.m. on May 1 at 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave.
- Boise, Idaho: 6 p.m. on May 1 at the Idaho State Capitol, 700 W. Jefferson St.
- Chicago: 11 a.m. on May 1 at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St.
- Indianapolis: noon on May 1 at 200 E. Washington St.
- Des Moines, Iowa: 6:45 a.m. on May 1 at River Woods Elementary School, 2929 SE 22nd St.
- Wichita, Kansas: noon on May 1 at the Kansas Capitol Dome, 300 SW 10th Ave.
- Lexington, Kentucky: 4 p.m. ET on Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 N. Limestone
- New Orleans: 5:30 p.m. ET on May 1 at the Statue of Benito Juarez, 1200 Conti St.
- Portland, Maine: 3:30 p.m. ET on May 1 at the McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success, 35 Bedford St.
- Annapolis, Maryland: 7 a.m. on May 1 at Annapolis High School, 2700 Riva Road
- Revere, Massachusetts: 7:15 a.m. on May 1 at Rumney Marsh Academy, 140 American Legion Highway 3
- Flint, Michigan: 7:15 a.m. on May 1 at Carman-Ainsworth Middle School, 1409 Maple Ave.
- Saint Paul, Minnesota: 9 a.m. on May 1 at the Minnesota Senate Office Building, 95 University Ave. W.
- Jackson, Mississippi: noon on May 1 at the Mississippi State Capitol, 400 High St.
- St. Louis: noon on May 1 at 11 N. 4th St.
- Missoula, Montana: noon on May 1 at Missoula County Courthouse, 200 W. Broadway St.
- Lincoln, Nebraska: 4 p.m. on May 1 at the Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K St.
- Reno, Nevada: 10:30 a.m. on May 1 at 140 Vesta St.
- Concord, New Hampshire: 5 p.m. on May 1 at 107 N. Main St.
- Trenton, New Jersey: 11 a.m. on May 1 at the World War II Memorial, 125 W. State St.
- Albuquerque, New Mexico: 4 p.m. on May 1 at Tiguex Park, 1800 Mountain Road NW
- New York: 5 p.m. on May 1 at Foley Square, Centre Street and Worth Street
- Hendersonville, North Carolina: 1 p.m. on May 1 at Hendersonville Historic Courthouse, 1 Historic Courthouse Square
- Jamestown, North Dakota: 5:15 p.m. on May 1 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 424 1st Ave. S.
- Cincinnati: 3 p.m. on May 1 at Washington Park, 1230 Elm St.
- Tulsa, Oklahoma: 4 p.m. on May 1 at 224 S. Boulder Ave.
- Portland, Oregon: 1 p.m. on May 1 at the Portland Farmers Market at PSU, 1803 SW Park Ave.
- Philadelphia: 4 p.m. on May 1 at Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
- Providence, Rhode Island: noon on May 1 at the Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith St.
- Beaufort, South Carolina: 5 p.m. on May 1 at Beaufort City Hall, 1911 Boundary St.
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota: 5:30 p.m. on May 1 at the United States Courthouse, 400 S. Phillips Ave.
- Memphis, Tennessee: 11 a.m. on May 1 at the National Civil Rights Museum, 450 Mulberry St.
- Denton, Texas: 11 a.m. on May 1 at Denton City Hall, 215 E. McKinney St.
- Salt Lake City: 6 p.m. on May 1 at Canyon Rim Park, 3100 S. Grace St.
- Woodstock, Vermont: noon on May 1 at Tribou Park at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Central Street
- Williamsburg, Virginia: noon on May 1 at Williamsburg James City Courthouse, 5201 Monticello Ave.
- Washington, D.C.: 11:30 a.m. on May 1 at Franklin Park, 1332 I S. NW
- Seattle: noon on May 1 at Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave.
- Lewisburg, West Virginia: 4:30 p.m. on May 1 at Lewisburg Green Space at Washington Street West and Jefferson Street
- Racine, Wisconsin: 7 a.m. on May 1 at Fratt Elementary School, 3510 Kinzie Ave.
- Laramie, Wyoming: 5:30 p.m. on May 1 at Albany County Court House, 525 Grand Ave.
What People Are Saying
50501 posted on its Instagram account: "May Day is a day where we celebrate workers. It's a day that commemorates the historic struggles and gains made by the workers and the labor movement. On this day, we mobilize with unions and grassroots organizations accords the country: We stand with Immigrants, we stand with workers. We stand united."
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday: "They are negative criminals who apologize to their subscribers and readers after I win elections big, much bigger than their polls showed I would win, loose a lot of credibility, and then go on cheating and lying for the next cycle, only worse."
What Happens Next
After the May Day protests, 50501 organizers say they plan to maintain momentum through the summer and into the election season. The group is encouraging local chapters to continue organizing demonstrations, community education events, and voter mobilization drives.
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