PHOTOS: Philly Got a Head Start on Trump Protests With “Queer Rager”
Stephanie Ramones | Contigo Photography
We hear you, Philly.
More than 1,000 people came out for the “Queer Rager” dance party outside the Loews Philadelphia Hotel last night to protest President Donald Trump and the GOP retreat, which will occupy the hotel until Friday.
The protest brought a steady throng of dancers and demonstrators who voiced their concerns about a wide range of issues surrounding Trump and GOP policy on the Affordable Care Act, LGBTQ issues, law enforcement, immigration, climate change and more.
Philly is in the national spotlight right now – and protestors are showing up. The demonstrations will continue into today and likely grow in size, as Trump is expected to arrive at the hotel early in the day. Protests include a lunch-hour “die-in” as well as a march and rally held by Pennsylvania’s largest healthcare workers union and other demonstrations with various agendas. One protest approved by the city is expected to bring at least 3,000 demonstrators.
Last night, we got a taste of what a true Philly protest looks like. As we head into day two of the retreat, here are some highlights from the “Queer Rager,” including a Facebook Live post from Brandon Szeker, who asked protestors – and Pa. state Rep. Brian Sims – “How many members of the GOP do you think are on Scruff and Grindr right now?”
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Welcome to philly! #GOPretreat #queerrager pic.twitter.com/WPH50WLxVH
— Stephanie Ramones (@sramones) January 26, 2017
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#Philly is turnt up. #Queerrager #notmypresident #WeWillDance #Resist pic.twitter.com/eXQz0VaLfY
— Philly We Rise (@phillywerise) January 26, 2017
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"Trans lives matter," "Black lives matter" and "Philly hates Trump" among the chants at #queerrager pic.twitter.com/qQb4tjHNz1
— Philadelphia Gay News (@phillygaynews) January 26, 2017
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Damn this is a lot of police. #queerRager #gopretreat pic.twitter.com/cfFsEFX5QR
— Green Philly (@greenphilly_) January 26, 2017
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