Composite image of protesters marching through Midtown Manhattan holding signs that read “Hands Off NYC,” “ICE Out of NY,” and a reference to 1984 during a large, peaceful demonstration opposing ICE enforcement and federal policies under Donald Trump.

Hands Off Protest Draws Thousands to Midtown Manhattan

A large and peaceful demonstration formed in Midtown Manhattan around 1 p.m., beginning at the intersection of 60th Street and Fifth Avenue and quickly growing into one of the city’s most visible protest actions in recent days. Thousands of people gathered near the southeast corner of Central Park before moving south along Fifth Avenue, creating…

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A protester stands above a large crowd holding a banner reading “ICE OUT OF NYC” during a nighttime march from Foley Square to 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, following ICE raids on Canal Street on October 22, 2025.

“ICE OUT of NYC” Protest Erupts After Canal Street Immigration Raids

Hundreds of protesters marched from Foley Square to 26 Federal Plaza on Tuesday night, demanding an end to deportations and federal immigration enforcement in New York City. The demonstration, known as the “ICE OUT of NYC” protest, came less than 24 hours after a controversial ICE raid on Canal Street, where agents detained at least…

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Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride 2025: A Pedal-Powered Protest for Change

Philadelphia’s streets became a stage for activism, art, and community this weekend as thousands participated in the annual Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride. The ride, which has been a fixture in the city for more than a decade, is known for its striking visuals: cyclists in costumes, body paint, and sometimes nothing at all, pedaling together…

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Stop Starving Gaza Now Protest Fills Manhattan Streets

New York, NY — August 16, 2025 Thousands marched through Manhattan on Saturday for the Stop Starving Gaza Now protest, demanding an end to U.S. support for Israel and highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Demonstrators carried large banners and hand-painted signs with messages such as “No Money for Massacres” and “Stop Arming Israel.” CODEPINK,…

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NYC Pride 2025: A Joyful March of Color, Courage, and Community

The 2025 NYC Pride Parade once again turned the city into a living rainbow on June 29th — but this year’s real triumph was the dazzling array of people who became the parade itself. Stretching down Manhattan’s avenues, thousands of marchers brought the streets to life with bold colors, giant flags, painted faces, glitter, sequins,…

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The Real Stars of NYC Pride 2025: The Crowd That Shines Brighter Than Ever

New York City — The NYC Pride Parade on June 29th, 2025, brought its signature rainbow spectacle back to the streets of Manhattan — but as dazzling as the floats, performances, and costumes were, the real stars of the show were the thousands lining the barricades, dancing on sidewalks, and cheering from stoops and balconies…

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