Nancy Coleman wrote this piece on Johnstown’s third No Kings rally on March 28. I was unable to attend. Several hundred like-minded people from Johnstown and surrounding areas assembled once again at Johnstown’s Haynes and Bedford streets Saturday, March 28, for the third No Kings Day demonstration organized by indivisible. The graveled area under theContinue reading “Johnstown’s Third No Kings Day was a Smash”
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Anti-Ice Protest in Johnstown
Larry Blalock covered an anti-ICE protest in Johnstown Saturday, Jan. 10, in front of State Rep. Jim Rigby’s office on Ferndale Avenue. Nearly 40 demonstrators carried signs in a hastily-scheduled rally to take a strong stand against a murder committed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Renee Nicole Good, 37, of Minneapolis wasContinue reading “Anti-Ice Protest in Johnstown “
Venezuela in Turmoil: Trump’s Move Sparks Debate at Johnstown Rally
A rally in Johnstown, PA, on January 3, 2026, turned explosive as protesters voiced concerns over President Donald Trump’s handling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Maduro, accused of leading a cartel and collaborating with FARC, was flown to New York to face U.S. charges. While some Venezuelans celebrate, others worry about Trump’s intentions, especiallyContinue reading “Venezuela in Turmoil: Trump’s Move Sparks Debate at Johnstown Rally”
No Kings Rally in Johnstown, PA: A Call for Justice and Humanity
An Allegheny Independent Media Exclusive: Lyrical Capo covered the No Kings rally in Johnstown, PA. The rally was planned at the last minute and more than 100 people attended. They didn’t have a permit to gather in Central Park so they marched around it. WJAC covered the protest in State College. On Saturday, June 14,Continue reading “No Kings Rally in Johnstown, PA: A Call for Justice and Humanity”
Successful Rally for Palestine in Johnstown
On Friday there was a successful rally for Palestine in Johnstown. It was part of a series of nationwide protests listed in the website Shut it down for Palestine. Put People First PA organized the event. There was a variety of speakers including three local Palestinian Americans. There were around 30 attendees with no troublemakers.Continue reading “Successful Rally for Palestine in Johnstown”
Events in Gaza are Having an Impact Here
Last Thursday, I went to a talk at the Highland Community Library on the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The talk can be seen in the video above. It was given by Pitt-Johnstown professor Christopher Cook. There was a diverse group of about 30 people in attendance. Accordingly, this event plus the Free Palestine eventContinue reading “Events in Gaza are Having an Impact Here”