March for Truth

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The March for Truth was a nationwide anti-Trump protest in support of his impeachment that occurred on Saturday, June 3, 2017, calling for a fair and impartial investigation into the links between Trump associates and Russian officials and spies. Demonstrations were scheduled to place in Washington, D.C., and more than 100 additional cities;{{cite news|last1=Seitz-Wald|first1=Alex|title=Anti-Trump Protests to Focus on Alleged Russia Links|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/democrats-vs-trump/anti-trump-protests-focus-alleged-russia-links-n766141|publisher=NBC News|date=May 30, 2017|accessdate=June 3, 2017|archive-date=July 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710193550/https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/democrats-vs-trump/anti-trump-protests-focus-alleged-russia-links-n766141|url-status=live}} publicly called for events in more than 150 US cities. Scheduled speakers included Javier Muñoz and Jill Wine-Banks, as well as other actors and musicians.

Planning

The organizers for the national event included Jordan Uhl, Megan Mamula, Jimmy Dahman, Andrea Chalupa, and Justin Hendrix.{{cite news|url=http://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2017/05/30/protestors-demand-an-independent-russian-probe-at-this-weekends-march-for-truth-in-orlando|title=Protesters demand an independent Russian probe at this weekend's March for Truth in Orlando|date=May 30, 2017|work=Orlando Weekly|accessdate=June 1, 2017|publisher=Euclid Media Group|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127050348/https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2017/05/30/protestors-demand-an-independent-russian-probe-at-this-weekends-march-for-truth-in-orlando|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/05/31/public-support-trump-impeachment-surges-ahead-march-truth|title=Public Support for Trump Impeachment Surges Ahead of 'March for Truth'|last=Johnson|first=Jake|date=May 30, 2017|work=Common Dreams|accessdate=June 3, 2017|archive-date=November 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111200703/https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/05/31/public-support-trump-impeachment-surges-ahead-march-truth|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/protesters-plan-march-for-truth-to-demand-independent-russia-investigation/2017/06/01/5da25ca4-4639-11e7-98cd-af64b4fe2dfc_story.html|title=Protesters plan March for Truth to demand independent Russia investigation|last=Stein|first=Perry|date=June 1, 2017|newspaper=The Washington Post|accessdate=June 3, 2017|issn=0190-8286|oclc=2269358|archive-date=March 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210312022951/https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/protesters-plan-march-for-truth-to-demand-independent-russia-investigation/2017/06/01/5da25ca4-4639-11e7-98cd-af64b4fe2dfc_story.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/06/01/march-for-truth-what-to-know-protest-trump-investigation/|title=March for Truth: What to Know About Protest for Independent Russia Prosecutor|last=Wilson|first=Samantha|date=June 1, 2017|website=Hollywood Life|accessdate=June 3, 2017|archive-date=September 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917125443/https://hollywoodlife.com/2017/06/01/march-for-truth-what-to-know-protest-trump-investigation/|url-status=dead}} The event started as a small protest planned for Washington, D.C., but grew into a nationwide protest. In Iowa and in other states, local Women's March organizers helped support the planning for the March for Truth.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/march-for-truth/Content?oid=5322946|title=March for Truth|last=Prentice|first=George|date=May 31, 2017|work=Boise Weekly|accessdate=June 3, 2017|archive-date=January 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102230613/https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/march-for-truth/Content?oid=5322946|url-status=dead}} Other groups, such as Indivisible and Public Citizen, were also involved with support for the marches and rallies.

Locations

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Austin, Texas, around 150 people were present at Austin City Hall by noon on Saturday.{{Cite news|url=http://www.statesman.com/news/local/protesters-rallying-city-hall-demand-truth-trump-russia-ties/sGlSSQFd9RWXBzxJGyb1aK/|title=Protesters rallying at City Hall to demand 'truth' on Trump/Russia ties|last=Goldenstein|first=Taylor|date=June 3, 2017|work=Austin American-Statesman|accessdate=June 3, 2017|publisher=Cox Media Group|issn=1553-8451|location=Austin, Texas|archive-date=June 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603185313/http://www.statesman.com/news/local/protesters-rallying-city-hall-demand-truth-trump-russia-ties/sGlSSQFd9RWXBzxJGyb1aK/|url-status=live}}
Bedminster, New Jersey, took place in coordination with New Jersey Working Families, Action Together NJ and the Somerset County Democrats.{{cite news|url=http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/31/anti-trump-activists-protests-bedminster/359756001/|title=Anti-Trump activists plan protest Saturday in Bedminster|work=Courier News|accessdate=June 1, 2017|publisher=Gannett Company|location=Somerville, New Jersey|archive-date=October 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003094625/https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/31/anti-trump-activists-protests-bedminster/359756001/|url-status=live}}
In Boise, Idaho, demonstrators will march outside the Idaho State Capitol.{{cite news |last=Prentice |first=George |url=https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/march-for-truth/Content?oid=5322946 |title=March for Truth: What began as a series of tweets on April 30 expressing outrage over possible ties between the Trump White House and Russia quickly evolved into plans for the nationwide "truth" march. |work=Boise Weekly |accessdate=June 1, 2017 |archive-date=January 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102230613/https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/march-for-truth/Content?oid=5322946 |url-status=dead }}
Boston, Massachusetts{{cite web |url=http://www.ack.net/opinion/20170531/june-3-boston-march-is-pledge-to-truth |title=June 3 Boston march is a pledge to the truth – Opinion |work=The Inquirer and Mirror |accessdate=June 1, 2017 |location=Nantucket, Massachusetts |publisher=GateHouse Media |archive-date=October 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008220523/http://www.ack.net/opinion/20170531/june-3-boston-march-is-pledge-to-truth |url-status=live }}{{Cite news|url=http://www.wcvb.com/article/demonstrators-march-for-truth-in-boston/9972176|title=Demonstrators 'march for truth' in Boston|accessdate=June 4, 2017|publisher=WCVB-TV|location=Boston|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008220522/http://www.wcvb.com/article/demonstrators-march-for-truth-in-boston/9972176|url-status=live}}
Charlotte, North Carolina{{cite news |url=http://thecharlotteweekly.com/news/2017/05/march-calls-for-truth-transparency-in-government/ |title=March calls for truth, transparency in government |work=South Charlotte Weekly |date=May 23, 2017 |publisher=Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group |accessdate=June 1, 2017 |archive-date=August 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180824110332/http://thecharlotteweekly.com/news/2017/05/march-calls-for-truth-transparency-in-government/ |url-status=dead }}
The Chicago march will begin at Federal Plaza.{{cite news |url=http://hpherald.com/2017/05/24/local-indivisible-group-preps-march-truth/ |title=Local Indivisible group preps for March for Truth |work=Hyde Park Herald |date=May 25, 2017 |accessdate=June 1, 2017 |publisher=Herald Newspapers, Inc. |location=Chicago |archive-date=October 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008220518/http://hpherald.com/2017/05/24/local-indivisible-group-preps-march-truth/ |url-status=live }} There were around 2,000 people at the march and rally.{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-protest-draws-hundred-to-federal-plaza-20170603-story.html|title=Anti-Trump 'March for Truth' protest draws hundreds to Federal Plaza|last=Byrne|first=John|work=Chicago Tribune|publisher=Tronc|accessdate=June 3, 2017|archive-date=April 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417075120/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-protest-draws-hundred-to-federal-plaza-20170603-story.html|url-status=live}}
Denver had around 300 demonstrators.{{Cite news|url=https://www.denverite.com/denver-march-truth-rally-draws-300-36936/|title=Denver March for Truth rally draws hundreds - Denverite|date=June 3, 2017|work=Denverite|accessdate=June 3, 2017|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008220523/https://www.denverite.com/denver-march-truth-rally-draws-300-36936/|url-status=live}}
Eugene, Oregon{{cite news|url=http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/35617155-78/a-critical-time-to-march-for-truth.html.csp|title=A critical time to march for truth: Opinion|work=The Register-Guard|date=May 26, 2017|accessdate=June 1, 2017|publisher=Guard Publishing Co.|location=Eugene, Oregon|issn=0739-8557|oclc=9836354|archive-date=September 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921140316/http://registerguard.com/rg/opinion/35617155-78/a-critical-time-to-march-for-truth.html.csp|url-status=dead}}
New York City, demonstrators rallied in Foley Square and marched down Broadway.{{Cite news|url=http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/March-For-Truth-Foley-Square-Russia-Election-Investigation-Manhattan--426133681.html|title=Trump Protesters 'March for Truth' in NYC|work=NBC New York|accessdate=June 3, 2017|archive-date=October 10, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010004339/https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/March-For-Truth-Foley-Square-Russia-Election-Investigation-Manhattan--426133681.html|url-status=live}}
Northampton, Massachusetts{{cite web |last=Nathan |first=Marty |url=http://www.gazettenet.com/Columnist-Marty-Nathan-describes-marching-for-truth-in-age-of-Trump-10419088 |title=Columnist Marty Nathan: Marching for truth in Northampton |work=Daily Hampshire Gazette |date=May 31, 2017 |accessdate=June 1, 2017 |publisher=Newspapers of New England |location=Northampton, Massachusetts |archive-date=October 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008220526/http://www.gazettenet.com/Columnist-Marty-Nathan-describes-marching-for-truth-in-age-of-Trump-10419088 |url-status=live }}
Marchers in Orlando, Florida will gather in front of the Orange County Courthouse.
Portland, Oregon{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/march-truth-protesters-demand-independent-investigation-ties-trump/story?id=47807465|title='March for Truth' demands independent investigation into Trump's possible Russia ties|last=Forde|first=Kaelyn|date=June 3, 2017|publisher=ABC News|accessdate=June 3, 2017|archive-date=June 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603115927/https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/march-truth-protesters-demand-independent-investigation-ties-trump/story?id=47807465|url-status=live}}
Pottstown, Pennsylvania{{cite web|last1=Dennis|first1=Marian|title=Groups organize March for Truth in Pottstown|url=http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/MP/20170531/NEWS/170539949|website=Pottstown Mercury News|accessdate=3 June 2017|date=3 June 2017|archive-date=October 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010183237/http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/MP/20170531/NEWS/170539949|url-status=live}}
Philadelphia{{cite web|title=March for Truth protesters demand answers on Russian interference, ties to Trump|url=http://www.fox29.com/news/258673029-story|website=Fox 29 Philly|accessdate=3 June 2017}}{{Dead link|date=November 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
San Diego, California{{Cite news|url=http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Demonstrators-March-for-Truth-in-San-Diego-426156121.html|title=Demonstrators 'March for Truth' in San Diego|last=Guerra|first=Rachael|work=NBC 7 San Diego|access-date=2017-06-03|language=en|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008220521/http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Demonstrators-March-for-Truth-in-San-Diego-426156121.html|url-status=live}}
San Francisco{{cite news|last1=Stein|first1=Perry|last2=Aratani|first2=Lori|title='March for Truth' rallies draw Trump protesters|url=http://www.sfgate.com/nation/article/March-for-Truth-rallies-draw-Trump-11193934.php|accessdate=June 3, 2017|newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle|date=June 3, 2017|archive-date=March 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309220217/https://www.sfgate.com/nation/article/March-for-Truth-rallies-draw-Trump-11193934.php|url-status=live}}
Seattle, Washington, where several hundred people marched through the downtown area after gathering at Cal Anderson Park.{{Cite news|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/its-so-obvious-hes-lying-march-for-truth-supports-investigation-into-trumps-russia-ties/|title='It's so obvious he's lying': March for Truth supports investigation into Trump's Russia ties|date=2017-06-03|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=2017-06-03|language=en-US|archive-date=October 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008220526/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/its-so-obvious-hes-lying-march-for-truth-supports-investigation-into-trumps-russia-ties/|url-status=live}}
St. Joseph, Missouri{{cite web |url=http://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/truth-march-will-be-held-downtown/article_5c9785bd-01df-5fea-bde7-bb9aa6cff33e.html |title=Truth March will be held Downtown |website=Newspressnow.com |date=May 30, 2017 |accessdate=2017-06-01 |archive-date=November 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106212053/https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/truth-march-will-be-held-downtown/article_5c9785bd-01df-5fea-bde7-bb9aa6cff33e.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/whats_up/what-s-up-june/article_2503428d-de66-540d-9124-eb6af62cc8de.html |title=What's Up, June 1: Local News |website=Newspressnow.com |date=May 31, 2017 |accessdate=2017-06-01 |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107145056/https://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/whats_up/what-s-up-june/article_2503428d-de66-540d-9124-eb6af62cc8de.html |url-status=live }}