Free America Walkout marks a year of resisting Trump
Jan 20, 2026
Protests erupt across the U.S. as people walk out of jobs and schools to commemorate a year since Trump's inauguration. This movement, initiated by the Women’s March, gathers support with over 400 events nationwide. Voices of unity resonate, urging mass participation in this act of resistance. Organizers emphasize the importance of withholding consent and labor to push back against the administration. Meanwhile, the podcast celebrates the anniversary of Stories of Resistance and looks forward to future seasons.
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Nationwide Year Of Resistance
The podcast frames the last year as a sustained, nationwide resistance to Trump's policies and actions.
Michael Fox highlights community defense and public mobilization as the core response to repression.
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Free America Walkout Mobilization
The Free America Walkout mobilized people to protest, rally, and walk off jobs on Trump's anniversary.
Michael Fox notes the Women's March organized over 400 events across the country.
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Voices Urging Unity And Presence
Voices from a Women's March video emphasize outrage and unity, urging people to show up.
Chanting “The people united will never be defeated” underscores collective determination.
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Today, people are protesting across the United States. They’re rallying. They’re walking off their jobs to mark the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of president Donald Trump.
It’s part of a nationwide protest called the “Free America Walkout.” It’s organized by the Women’s March, the group that led the huge women’s marches against Trump in his first term. More than 400 events, rallies, and actions are happening throughout the United States. People are braving the cold weather, walking out of jobs and schools and standing up.
Today also marks the one-year anniversary of Stories of Resistance. This is the last episode of Season 1 of Stories of Resistance. Stay tuned for season 2 later this year.
Please check out our new season of Under the Shadow. It’s all about Trump’s onslaught in Latin America. You can listen and subscribe here: https://therealnews.com/under-the-shadow
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