‘Free America Walkout’ held in Columbus, cities across Ohio
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Key Points:
- A nationwide "Free America Walkout" protest was held to oppose the policies of the Trump administration, with events organized by groups including the Women's March and the Ohio chapter of 50501.
- In Columbus, around 150 demonstrators gathered near the Ohio Statehouse, chanting slogans and displaying signs against the administration, ICE, and perceived threats to civil liberties and democratic norms.
- Local organizer Martha Davis emphasized the importance of visibility and involvement in opposition efforts, urging people to contact representatives and register to vote despite cold weather conditions.
- Similar walkout events took place across Ohio in cities like Dayton, Fremont, and Akron, as part of over 600 nationwide actions, including student walkouts despite warnings of school disciplinary consequences.
- Organizers encouraged solidarity
