This Saturday!! Hands Off 2025!

Herey, Herey! Gather up your insulated cups, backpacks and flags of all shapes and sizes and join the nation as they gather for HANDS OFF 2025!

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"Hands Off 2025" is a nationwide protest movement scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, aiming to oppose recent policy changes and budget cuts implemented by President Donald Trump's administration and associated figures like Elon Musk. Organizers anticipate over 1,000 events across all 50 states, making it one of the largest single-day demonstrations since Trump's return to office. The protests are scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, with most events taking place between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., though times may vary by location.

Here are the main objectives and concerns for this movement:

The movement seeks to address several key issues:​

Social Services: Protesters are voicing opposition to cuts affecting Social Security, healthcare, and education programs, which they argue are essential for middle and working-class families.

Civil Rights: Demonstrators are concerned about actions perceived as undermining civil liberties, including anti-immigrant measures and policies targeting transgender communities.

Government Workforce: The movement criticizes layoffs of federal workers and the dismantling of public institutions, viewing these actions as detrimental to democratic governance.

As you can see the majority of states have a protest movement scheduled.

Noteworthy events and participants include but are not limited to:

In Houston, a significant protest will take place at City Hall from 12 to 3 p.m., featuring local representatives such as Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons and Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, along with community activists. In Boston, the Dropkick Murphys are scheduled to perform an acoustic set during the protest, highlighting the cultural engagement in the movement. I New Orleans, The "Hands Off! New Orleans Fights Back" rally is scheduled to take place, aligning with the national movement's objectives. Participants are encouraged to check local listings or the official Hands Off 2025 website for specific details on time and venue. In Michigan, for example, there are 55 protests planned in cities including Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Traverse City, and Marquette. The Detroit event, titled "Hands Off! Detroit Fights Back," is scheduled at the Detroit Institute of Arts from 1 to 4 p.m.

According to Newsweek, here is a partial list of State Capitals hosting their own Hands Off 2025 demonstrations:

Montgomery, Alabama: noon at 600 Dexter Ave.

Juneau, Alaska: noon at 120 4th St.

Phoenix, Arizona: 10 a.m. at 1700 W. Washington St.

Little Rock, Arkansas: 11 a.m. at 500 Woodlane St.

Sacramento, California: 11 a.m. at 1310 10th St.

Denver, Colorado: noon at 200 E. Colfax Ave.

Hartford, Connecticut: 3 p.m. at 210 Capitol Ave.

Dover, Delaware: noon, sign up to learn more details

Tallahassee, Florida: noon, 400 S. Monroe St.

Atlanta, Georgia: 12:30 p.m., sign up to learn more details

Honolulu, Hawaii: noon at 415 S. Beretania St.

Boise, Idaho: 2 p.m. at 150 N. Capitol Blvd.

Springfield, Illinois: noon at 401 S. 2nd St.

Indianapolis, Indiana: noon at 200 W. Washington St.

Des Moines, Iowa: noon at 400 Locust St.

Topeka, Kansas: noon at 300 SW 10th Ave.

Frankfort, Kentucky: 11 a.m. at 700 Capital Ave.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana: 11 a.m. at 900 N. 3rd St.

Augusta, Maine: noon at 111 Sewall St.

Boston, Massachusetts: 11 a.m. at 139 Tremont St.

Lansing, Michigan: noon at 100 N. Capitol Ave.

Saint Paul, Minnesota: noon at 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Jefferson City, Missouri: noon at 201 W. Capitol Ave.

Helena, Montana: noon at 1301 E. 6th Ave.

Lincoln, Nebraska: 11 a.m. at 1445 K St.

Carson City, Nevada: noon at 401 S. Carson St.

Concord, New Hampshire: noon at 107 N. Main St.

Trenton, New Jersey: noon at 125 W. State St.

Santa Fe, New Mexico: noon at 490 Old Santa Fe Trail

Albany, New York: 11 a.m. at West Capitol Park, State 85, S. Swan St.

Raleigh, North Carolina: 11 a.m. at 16 W. Jones St.

Bismarck, North Dakota: 4 p.m. at 600 E. Boulevard Ave.

Columbus, Ohio: noon at 1 Capitol Square

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: noon at 200 N. Walker Ave.

Salem, Oregon: noon at Summer Street Northeast

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: noon at North 3rd Street and State Street

Providence, Rhode Island: noon at 324 Hope St.

Columbia, South Carolina: 1 p.m. at 1100 Gervais St.

Pierre, South Dakota: noon at 500 E. Capitol Ave.

Nashville, Tennessee: noon at 2500 West End Ave.

Austin, Texas: 2 p.m. at 1100 Congress Ave.

Salt Lake City, Utah: noon at 350 State St.

Montpelier, Vermont: noon at 115 State St.

Richmond, Virginia: 11:30 a.m. at 101 N. 9th St.

Olympia, Washington: 2 p.m. at 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW

Charleston, West Virginia: noon at 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.

Madison, Wisconsin: noon at 2 E. Main St.

Cheyenne, Wyoming: noon, sign up for more details

The protests are backed by a coalition of over 150 grassroots organizations and progressive groups, including the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and Reproductive Freedom for All. These organizations emphasize nonviolent action and community engagement.

"Hands Off 2025" represents a collective response to policies perceived as threatening to social services, civil rights, and democratic institutions. The movement underscores widespread public concern and the mobilization of diverse communities across the nation.

Here's how you can get involved:

Individuals interested in participating can find local events or register to host their own through platforms like Mobilize. The coalition provides resources and support for event hosts to ensure coordinated and effective demonstrations.