May Day Strong
Coverage of May Day Strong in the Nexus archive.
- Far-left groups pivot from May Day protests to mobilize voters for 2026 midterms, pushing Dems leftward
Far-left groups are shifting focus from May Day protests to mobilize voters for the 2026 midterms, pushing Democrats further left and criticizing party leaders. The Working Families Party is playing a key role in this effort, endorsing candidates in various races. The party's influence is growing, with collective revenues of $2 billion among about 600 groups that organized May Day events.
- Far-left groups pivot from May Day protests to mobilize voters for 2026 midterms, pushing Dems leftward
Far-left groups are shifting their focus from May Day protests to mobilizing voters for the 2026 midterms, pushing Democrats further left and criticizing party leaders. The Working Families Party is exercising growing influence in electoral races throughout the country. They are endorsing candidates for offices ranging from the U.S. Senate to local school boards.
- ‘86 47’ slogan tied to James Comey resurfaces at May Day protests across US
The '86 47' slogan, linked to former FBI Director James Comey, reappeared at May Day protests in the US. Comey was indicted by the Justice Department for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump via an Instagram post featuring the slogan, which uses service industry slang to mean 'eject' and references Trump as the 47th president.
- ‘May Day Strong’ rallies taking place across US: Why are people protesting?
Activists across the U.S. are participating in 'May Day Strong' rallies to protest policies they argue favor billionaires over families and everyday workers. The demonstrations aim to push back against perceived systemic inequities in U.S. economic and labor policies.
- Thousands in US to join ‘no school, no work, no shopping’ protest in economic blackout
Thousands are participating in 'May Day Strong' protests across the U.S., demanding economic justice through 'no school, no work, no shopping' actions. The coalition includes labor unions, immigrant rights groups, and organizations like the Democratic Socialists of America, opposing ICE, war, and advocating for taxing the wealthy.
- 600 groups with $2B in revenue mobilize 3,000 May Day protests in a 'red-blue' alliance, probe finds
A Fox News Digital investigation reveals a 'red-blue' alliance of 600 groups with $2 billion in annual revenue organizing 3,000 May Day protests, linking communist, socialist, and Democratic Party-affiliated organizations. Critics allege the network, including the Democratic Socialists of America and groups funded by tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, promotes an 'anti-American agenda' through events like 'No Work No School No Shopping' rallies.
- May Day protests to take place Friday as agitators across the US push 'Workers Over Billionaires' motto
May Day protests under the 'Workers Over Billionaires' motto will occur across U.S. cities, organized by May Day Strong. Events include work, school, and shopping boycotts, with historical roots in the 1886 Chicago labor strikes. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports the demonstrations.
- US activists plan May Day economic blackout: ‘No school, no work, no shopping’
US activists are organizing a May Day economic blackout, inspired by the Minnesota ICE crackdown, with over 3,000 planned actions across the country. The 'no school, no work, no shopping' protests aim to challenge government policies perceived to prioritize billionaires over workers.
- May Day Strong: US workers encouraged to join protest against Trump
May Day Strong is organizing a nationwide protest on May 1 to support workers and oppose Trump administration policies, inspired by the Minneapolis shutdown in January. The event encourages Americans to avoid shopping, working, or attending school, with rallies and marches planned across the country.