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Hundreds march to Luzerne County Courthouse in ‘Not My Presidents Day’ protest

Protest against the Trump administration’s policies held in Wilkes-Barre
Sydney Allabaugh, Editor-in-Chief • February 18, 2025
Hundreds march to and rally at the Luzerne County Courthouse on Presidents Day in a nationwide protest against Trump administration’s policies. (Sydney Allabaugh)
Many signs criticized President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, who oversees Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Sydney Allabaugh)
Action Together NEPA member Jessica Brittain rallies the crowd on the steps of the Luzerne County Courthouse. (Sydney Allabaugh)
Protesters wave the Transgender Pride Flag and Traditional Pride Flag in support of LGBTQ+ rights. (Sydney Allabaugh)
Protest signs characterize Trump as a king, demagogue, and fascist. (Sydney Allabaugh)
Protesters criticize Trump’s efforts to control and withold federal funding. (Sydney Allabaugh)
Protesters on the steps of the Luzerne County Courthouse. (Sydney Allabaugh)
Protesters rally in Wilkes-Barre on Presidents Day. (Sydney Allabaugh)
Protesters wave the Transgender Pride Flag and Traditional Pride Flag in support of LGBTQ+ rights. (Sydney Allabaugh)
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Sydney Allabaugh
Sydney Allabaugh, Editor-in-Chief
Sydney Allabaugh is the editor-in-chief of The Beacon and will graduate in May 2025 with a degree in Communication Studies. Outside of her work at The Beacon, she is the director of Wilkes Now! and plans to pursue a career in media production, public relations, or multimedia journalism.