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Where Will Californians Rally During Nationwide Protest Against Trump Administration?
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 3 months ago on
February 4, 2025

The 50501 Movement, a grassroots protest effort organizing demonstrations in all 50 states on February 5 to "oppose fascism," emphasizes peaceful action and local participation, with planned protests at key sites, including California’s state Capitol. (GV Wire Composite)

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A grassroots protest group calling itself the 50501 Movement — short for “50 states, 50 protests, one day” — is organizing demonstrations across the country on Wednesday to “fight fascism.”

Organizers have shared protest locations through Instagram, Reddit, and other social media platforms, with events planned at state capitols and other key sites.

50501: A Grassroots Social Media Movement

On the 50501 subreddit, participants emphasize that the movement is not backed by any major organization. It has instead emerged from local communities.

A post on the 50501 subreddit echoes the fear many people have about big protests, that it will turn into what happened at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

A post said, “Do not incite violence! This isn’t Jan 6th! Do not even brush your pinky on someone. Don’t touch any conveniently placed throwables. Be peaceful at all times during protests. Take deep breathes if you are getting mad. Lastly, speak your heart out!”

Another Reddit post said, “Please please please remain peaceful and respectful. Don’t leave trash, don’t throw things, don’t try to get into the building.

“Dance, sing, line dance just show some joy peppered into our message. We’re united against this amorphous looming regime.

“Don’t show your face at ALL, don’t take pictures of anyone’s faces, cover tattoos or recognizable physical traits. Don’t post on social media that you’re there or geotag yourself or others. Don’t engage with outside groups throwing hate and fighting.”

California Protest Planned

In California, demonstrators are expected to gather at the state Capitol in Sacramento, said Reddit users.

Organizers on Reddit have confirmed that the protest will take place at noon on N Street between 12th and 13th streets.

They also indicated that a permit has been secured for location 27.

A map of the California capitol building in Sacramento.

Along with the state Capitol protest, demonstrators plan to gather at Los Angeles City Hall’s Park Center at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Additional protests may take place at city hall buildings in other locations, though it remains unclear if one is planned in Fresno.

The scale of participation is unclear, but the movement has gained traction online, drawing attention from activists nationwide.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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