There have been large scale protests around the USA and other countries to show solidarity and support to demand that our elected representatives respect the separation of the three branches of government, provide government accountability and oversight, show support for our society’s most vulnerable, protect programs like Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP, and respect the constitutional rights provided by the Bill of Rights.

Here is a list of recurring protests around the Milwaukee area.

For the most up to date information, please email mkeuniteandresist@gmail.com and ask to be put on their email list.

Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 pm Overpass Protest: holding large signs on the Capitol Drive bridge above the expressway.  Capitol Drive bridge over I-43, between 8th and 9th Streets       

Fridays, 9:00-10:00 am Interfaith Vigil in front of ICE office in Milwaukee In front of 310 E Knapp

Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am Power to the People!  At the corner of S 76th St & W Layton Ave in Greenfield  Parking available at all four corners  Organized by Indivisible & Birds on a Wire  RSVP for details and updates: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/836658/

Every other Saturday, (next one Nov 22), 10:30-11:30 am  Support Democracy and Human Rights!   At the top of Lafayette Hill, where E Lafayette Hill Rd meets E Lafayette Pl- Bring a sign and a chair if you don’t want to stand.

Every Saturday, 1:00-1:30 pm  Support Democracy and Human Rights!  Along the east side of Downer Ave, between Bradford Ave and Lake Dr-Bring a chair if you don’t want to stand.  Organized by Concerned Citizens at Eastcastle      

Sundays, 2:00-3:30 pm Stand for Democracy!  On Miller Parkway, just south of Greenfield, in front of the Target sign   More information and RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/822432/  Organized by Southeastern Wisconsin Indivisible     

The latest large-scale protest, known as No Kings, is estimated to have had at least 5 million participants across the country and in other countries, including The United Kingdom, France, Canada, Spain, Germany, Ireland, Austria, Panama, Italy, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, and Mexico. It is one of the largest single-day protests in United States history.