Kansas City Activist May Day Rally Against MAGA, Billionaires & War

Today local activists and protesters dominate the Kansas City discourse and cowtown streets. 

Here are the basics of the power move from local media . . . 

"Activists worldwide gathered for May Day rallies and street protests Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war."

Moreover . . . 

In Kansas City we notice pronounced push back against against corporate welfare for new stadiums, Missouri redistricting , ICE mass deportations and advocacy for more transit cash.

However, per ushe, anti-MAGA sentiment dominates most progressive protest moving into midterm season.  

A bit of local backstory . . . 

"In March 1886, the Knights of Labor launched what became the largest labor action of the 19th century. More than 200,000 railroad workers walked off across Missouri, Kansas and three other states, shutting down Jay Gould's rail empire . . . The strike collapsed within weeks, but the eight-hour workday movement it helped fuel did not. On May 1, 1886, workers across the country walked off the job in the strike that gave May Day its name. "

And here are some headlines for more context . . . 

NPR: Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of 'No Kings' 

Fox News: 600 groups with $2B in revenue mobilize 3,000 May Day protests in a 'red-blue' alliance, probe finds 

AP: What to know about May Day demonstrations as workers face rising energy costs due to Iran war 

Accordingly . . . Here's a peek at the local activist agenda, mission statement and even a late night party for those who are looking for a bit of activist good times . . . 

May Day is an nationwide day of disruption to demand:

- workers over billionaires!
- ICE out!
- a democracy that works for ALL of us!

To do that, we are shutting it down with ❌No Work, No School, No Shopping!❌ Following in movement traditions, the day is full of teach-ins, rallies, and getting out in the streets! Our power builds when we come together! 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com screenshots . . .

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