Signs of Protest

Since being sworn into office on January 20, 2017, President Trump and his administration have riled up a portion of the American public.  Whether it be changing immigration policies, healthcare, women’s rights or environmental issues, these groups have coalesced and taken to the streets in protest.  Many bring along signs expressing their views.  These are the signs of protest from rallies held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Images taken by John Rothwell.

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“Not my President” President’s Day Rally, Grand Rapids, MI

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Counter protest supporting “Right to Choose”at “Right to Life” rally at Planned Parenthood, Grand Rapids, MI

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“Not my President” President’s Day Rally, using Trump’s famous catchphrase, “You’re Fired”, Grand Rapids, MI

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“Not my President” President’s Day Rally, protesting administration’s immigrant ban, Grand Rapids, MI

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“Not my President” President’s Day Rally, in protest of Besty DeVos’ nomination for Secretary of Education, Grand Rapids, MI

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“Not my President” President’s Day Rally, uniting counter protesters, Grand Rapids, MI

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“Not my President” President’s Day Rally, “Dump Trump”, Grand Rapids, MI

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Protest rally of repealing the Affordable Care Act, Grand Rapids, MI

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Counter protest demanding a woman’s right to choose be recognized at “Right to Life” rally at Planned Parenthood, Grand Rapids, MI

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Graphic hand-made posters in support of Planned Parenthood at the “Right to Life” rally, Grand Rapids, MI

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Protest rally of repealing the Affordable Care Act, “America, Before We Were Great Again”, Grand Rapids, MI

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Protest rally of repealing the Affordable Care Act, “Don the Con”, elected without the majority of the popular vote, Grand Rapids, MI

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Protest rally of repealing the Affordable Care Act, concerned citizens they won’t be insured under President Donald Trump, Grand Rapids, MI

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Protesters supporting “Right to Choose”at “Women’s March” rally, Grand Rapids, MI

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Author: johnrothwellblog

John Rothwell currently resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he is a freelance photojournalist and reporter. In December of 2017, he finished his Communications Degree at Grand Valley State University and is currently working on adding a second degree in Multimedia Journalism. In addition to his academic work, he contributes photos, photo essays and local news coverage to The Rapidian, a hyperlocal citizen journalism platform, powered by the people of Grand Rapids. John believes that everyone has a story to tell and that story needs to be told in a medium that best suits the situation, either in photos, video, audio, word or a mixture of all. People must be informed on events happening in and around their lives and have their voices heard.

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