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Friday, May 1, 2026

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May Day demonstrations in CA and across US

USA/May Day— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Today is May Day – also known as International Workers’ Day – and this year, gatherings in California and across the United States will call for immigration reform and policies that improve affordability and defend democracy. Union organizers are calling out cuts under the Department […]

Sunday, February 1, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 1, 2026

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ICE Out protesters in Media City take part in nationwide action

Media City / ICE Out protests— Hundreds of protesters turned out in Burbank this weekend to take part in a nationwide action against ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) tactics and violence. Also, they were showing solidarity with the pushback and fight to remove ICE from Minnesota, where two U.S. citizens were killed by federal agents recently. Alex Pretti, […]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Kent State survivor issues warning about military response to LA protests

Farah Siddiqi, producer, Ohio News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A Kent State University shooting survivor is warning Ohioans and others to take note of the U.S. military’s involvement in immigration-related protests. She says it echoes a dark chapter in Ohio history – when four students were shot by the National Guard at Kent State in 1970. […]

Sunday, April 6, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 6, 2025

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Thousands of anti-Trump demonstrators hit the streets across the country

A lot of talk and photo sharing today about the massive turnout for the Hands Off Protests across the nation yesterday. They were joined by anti-Trump demonstrators in European cities as well. Locally in Glendale, protestors showed up at the Social Security Administration building on West Broadway. The locations of the protests were varied, but the messages were very similar. […]

Monday, March 3, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, March 3, 2025

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Taking precautions at anti-Trump protests

Edwin J. Viera, producer, New York News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Demonstrations against President Donald Trump’s actions and policies are erupting from the West Coast to the East Coast. As New Yorkers protest the Trump administration, some groups are advising best practices for protesting. State and national protests are occurring against GOP budget cuts and mass firings of […]

Saturday, January 18, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, January 18, 2025

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Anti-Trump marches kick off across the nation this weekend

Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. From the Southland to Minnesota to Washington, D.C., marches will take place this weekend as President-elect Donald Trump nears the start of his second term. An organization specializing in building peace around the globe will have a presence. Nonviolent Peaceforce, which has a location in Minnesota, was […]

Monday, June 1, 2020

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 1, 2020

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Curfew in Burbank and businesses take action

A curfew goes into effect in Burbank at 5 p.m. until 6 a.m. today and many businesses are taking action. Some, like the Apple computer specialist, MelroseMac, 2400 West Olive Avenue, are boarding up doors and windows preparing for the worst. Before the City of Burbank issued the order for a 5 p.m. curfew, plenty of chatter on social media […]

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Protesters waved signs and chanted near the parking lot entrance to the Hobby Lobby in Burbank July 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 10, 2014

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Dueling demonstrations at Burbank Hobby Lobby

The new Hobby Lobby in Burbank was the scene of not one but two demonstrations late yesterday. On the sidewalk, near the entrance to the parking lot, a group of demonstrators gathered with protest signs.They’re upset with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, which allows Hobby Lobby to opt out of providing certain contraceptives through the company’s employee health insurance plan. […]

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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Labor trouble at Burbank hospital

A noisy picket line on West Alameda Avenue in front of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank yesterday drew stares from many and horn blasts of support from some motorists. The demonstrators marched, blew whistles, and waved picket signs for several hours. Paul Matakiewicz, chief negotiator for SEIU-UHW, says 80 members took part in the demonstration, which he characterized […]