Raleigh Protest News, Photos, Videos and Tweets

Why far-right protesters are wearing Hawaiian print

From 4chan meme to Aloha shirts, armed Americans prepare for 'The Boogaloo'

raleigh protest - Independent
1:23pm PDT - May 29th, 2020

A member of a North Carolina anti-lockdown group says he's 'willing to kill people' to defend his rights

  • ReOpen NC, an anti-lockdown group that has entered the spotlight for its protests across North Carolina, may use violence to ward off public-health measures, says one member.
  • "Are we willing to kill people?" asked Adam Smith, the husband of …

    raleigh protest - Business Insider
    7:10am PDT - May 26th, 2020

Why anti-lockdown protests are a 'magnet' for white supremacists and far-right extremists

  • Protests over state-mandated social distancing and business closures weren't started by extremist groups — but white supremacists and those with similar ideologies have seized upon them across the US.
  • According to experts who study extremist…

    raleigh protest - Business Insider
    9:50am PDT - May 20th, 2020

Republican claims Hitler not a white supremacist after comparing coronavirus measures to Nazi rule

Representative's comments deemed 'disgusting' by Jewish colleague

raleigh protest - Independent
6:06am PDT - May 17th, 2020

Immunocompromised NC man fights back against reopen protesters with message from plane

An immunocompromised North Carolina man hired an airplane to fly a banner reading "Fewer Graves If We Reopen in Waves" as a counter protest against demonstrators calling for the state to lift its stay-at-home restrictions...

raleigh protest - The Hill
3:01pm PDT - May 14th, 2020

Immunocompromised man in North Carolina has a message for protesters wanting to reopen his state. He got a plane to deliver it

A North Carolina man hired an airplane to orchestrate a high-flying counter protest in response to demonstrators who are demanding the state lift its stay-at-home restrictions during the coronavirus.

raleigh protest - CNN
2:06pm PDT - May 13th, 2020

Virus restrictions fuel anti-government 'boogaloo' movement

It's a fringe movement with roots in a online meme culture steeped in irony and dark humor

raleigh protest - ABC News
11:25am PDT - May 13th, 2020

Coronavirus: Wisconsin supreme court throws out stay-at-home order

Conservative majority says order is 'unlawful, invalid and unenforceable' in ruling that sides with Republicans who sued over quarantine

raleigh protest - Independent
10:35am PDT - May 13th, 2020

Tensions over restrictions spark violence and defiance among protesters as Trump pushes states to reopen - Washington Post

  1. Tensions over restrictions spark violence and defiance among protesters as Trump pushes states to reopen  Washington Post
  2. Fresno Councilman Cited After Anti-Lockdown Protesters Confront Him at Home  The Daily Beast
  3. California counc…

    raleigh protest - The Washington Post
    3:28am PDT - May 13th, 2020

Photos of armed protesters in North Carolina carrying a rocket launcher, shotguns, and pistols while ordering food at a Subway restaurant go viral

Travis Long/The News & Observer

  • Photos of armed protesters ordering sandwiches at a Subway restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina Saturday quickly went viral over the weekend.
  • The protesters marched through Raleigh's downtown streets to oppos…

    raleigh protest - Business Insider
    1:47pm PDT - May 11th, 2020

Anti-lockdown protesters enter Subway with heavy weapons

The group claimed they were "simply out for some fresh air, sunshine, and exercise."

raleigh protest - CBS News
12:45pm PDT - May 11th, 2020

Armed stay-at-home demonstrators visit North Carolina Subway shop

A group of protestors who demonstrated against North Carolina's coronavirus restrictions gained national attention over the weekend after carrying an assortment of different weapons into a Subway sandwich shop...

raleigh protest - The Hill
5:38am PDT - May 11th, 2020

Armed anti-lockdown demonstrators seen ordering at Subway restaurant in North Carolina

A group of anti-lockdown demonstrators walked the streets of Raleigh, N.C., over the weekend holding various forms of weaponry while ordering from a local subway restaurant in protest of its stay at home order.

raleigh protest - Fox News
3:25am PDT - May 11th, 2020

Anti-lockdown protesters carry weapons into North Carolina sandwich shop

Anti-lockdown protesters were seen carrying weapons inside a Subway sandwich shop in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday.

raleigh protest - NBC News
4:13pm PDT - May 10th, 2020

The ‘Boogaloo Bois’ Are Bringing Their AR-15s and Civil War Ideology to the Lockdown Protests

The far-right “boogaloo” meme, which refers to an impending civil war or violent anti-government rebellion, is now spilling out into the real world.

raleigh protest - Vice News
6:20am PDT - May 8th, 2020

Protesters with Guns Rally Against North Carolina Stay-at-Home Order

Protesters with guns rallied against North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's (D) stay-at-home order on Friday.

raleigh protest - Breitbart News
9:49am PDT - May 1st, 2020

Best and Worst States at Social Distancing Revealed

Just over two weeks ago, the U.S. saw a 70 percent decrease in non-essential visits and a 82-94 percent decrease in human encounters among residents since social distancing guidelines were issued.

raleigh protest - Newsweek
12:34am PDT - April 30th, 2020

North Carolina tattoo studio owner arrested for reopening under despite restrictions

A North Carolina tattoo studio owner was arrested Wednesday after opening his business despite statewide restrictions shuttering nonessential businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Matthew "Ja...

raleigh protest - The Hill
2:18pm PDT - April 29th, 2020

Activist leading push to reopen North Carolina vows to continue after arrest

A North Carolina activist who was arrested earlier this week has vowed to continue leading demonstrations calling for the state to lift restrictions intended to help contain the coronavirus.Four people, including c...

raleigh protest - The Hill
1:18pm PDT - April 29th, 2020
~Equal Justice Is Not for All: Report Card Three Years After the Floyd & Taylor Murders~ 
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 It’s been three summers since the windows on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh were boarded up as business owners fled during the Black Lives Matter protest marche... https://t.co/Xx3uBrmmWU

~Equal Justice Is Not for All: Report Card Three Years After the Floyd & Taylor Murders~ https://t.co/XhRlvjhDv5 It’s been three summers since the windows on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh were boarded up as business owners fled during the Black Lives Matter protest marche... https://t.co/Xx3uBrmmWU

Snooper-Scope (@Snooper_Scope)
8:55pm PDT - June 29th, 2023

RT @AnimalEquality: Raleigh, NC: Demand Denny's keep their promise for mother pigs! https://t.co/CwKvQZ0bhl Join the protest SAT 7/1 from…

(@saudade70)
4:44am PDT - June 29th, 2023
We were at the Raleigh General Assembly participating in a protest event against #HB808. 

We raised our voices against hate and bias-based bills that directly affect our LGBTQ+ communities, especially trans youth. https://t.co/xRuuCOv78B

We were at the Raleigh General Assembly participating in a protest event against #HB808. We raised our voices against hate and bias-based bills that directly affect our LGBTQ+ communities, especially trans youth. https://t.co/xRuuCOv78B

El Centro Hispano (@CentroHispanoNC)
4:20am PDT - June 28th, 2023

RT @AnimalEquality: Raleigh, NC: Demand Denny's keep their promise for mother pigs! https://t.co/CwKvQZ0bhl Join the protest SAT 7/1 from…

Jones Ⓥ (I stand with (@joneseatsplants)
2:45pm PDT - June 27th, 2023
Raleigh, NC: Demand Denny's keep their promise for mother pigs! https://t.co/CwKvQZ0bhl 

Join the protest SAT 7/1 from 11AM - 1PM EST: https://t.co/rlmAbU8Ert

Denny's: 3215 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

Support our vision of a humane food system: https://t.co/WgoRarlFqG https://t.co/QqaDV0N8V2

Raleigh, NC: Demand Denny's keep their promise for mother pigs! https://t.co/CwKvQZ0bhl Join the protest SAT 7/1 from 11AM - 1PM EST: https://t.co/rlmAbU8Ert Denny's: 3215 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609 Support our vision of a humane food system: https://t.co/WgoRarlFqG https://t.co/QqaDV0N8V2

Animal Equality (@AnimalEquality)
12:11pm PDT - June 26th, 2023

RT @GratefulKids: Introducing The Two People Most Responsible For The Destruction Of People's Park, They Killed An Entire Grove Of Redwood…

gratefully here (@ajcraft)
2:57pm PDT - June 1st, 2023

RT @GratefulKids: Introducing The Two People Most Responsible For The Destruction Of People's Park, They Killed An Entire Grove Of Redwood…

GratefulKids (@GratefulKids)
3:47pm PDT - May 31st, 2023
Introducing The Two People Most Responsible For The Destruction Of People's Park, They Killed An Entire Grove Of Redwood Trees. And Attempted To Undo California Enviromental Laws For Developers.
Please Protest Outside Raleigh's Pub on 2438 Telegraph Ave, June 1st 4pm
@JesseforCA https://t.co/ynP0jBqk7j

Introducing The Two People Most Responsible For The Destruction Of People's Park, They Killed An Entire Grove Of Redwood Trees. And Attempted To Undo California Enviromental Laws For Developers. Please Protest Outside Raleigh's Pub on 2438 Telegraph Ave, June 1st 4pm @JesseforCA https://t.co/ynP0jBqk7j

GratefulKids (@GratefulKids)
3:37pm PDT - May 31st, 2023

Hundreds gathered downtown Raleigh to protest NC's new abortion restrictions law https://t.co/1XYbYimazV

S (@saabelieves)
5:12pm PDT - May 27th, 2023

Hundreds gathered in downtown Raleigh to protest N.C.’s new abortion restrictions law - WRAL News https://t.co/WhpPRCKjCD

John A. Clark (@jclarkcni)
8:50am PDT - May 27th, 2023

All this is helpful, but getting enough people to the polls at all voting times is the crucial element. https://t.co/orvtgsGtQB

H Talking (@h_talking34769)
7:27pm PDT - May 26th, 2023

RT @FederalistPress: Raleigh PD on plan of action to remove constitutional rights to protest. #ProtestNC @stephenehorn #Monica https://t.co…

Thirsty Liberty Tree (@ppmj65)
7:33pm PDT - May 25th, 2023

RT @FederalistPress: Raleigh PD on plan of action to remove constitutional rights to protest. #ProtestNC @stephenehorn #Monica https://t.co…

(@Liberty_336)
5:16pm PDT - May 25th, 2023

RT @FederalistPress: Raleigh PD on plan of action to remove constitutional rights to protest. #ProtestNC @stephenehorn #Monica https://t.co…

Jon Warren (@Livermush_Grits)
5:14pm PDT - May 25th, 2023

RT @FederalistPress: Raleigh PD on plan of action to remove constitutional rights to protest. #ProtestNC @stephenehorn #Monica https://t.co…

AntiFashNCDocumentarian *** @HezHezHezHezHez (@ANTIFAshTAGGER)
3:16pm PDT - May 25th, 2023

RT @FederalistPress: Raleigh PD on plan of action to remove constitutional rights to protest. #ProtestNC @stephenehorn #Monica https://t.co…

Hussein Hill The Narrative Assassin (@hill_narrative)
2:51pm PDT - May 25th, 2023
Raleigh PD on plan of action to remove constitutional rights to protest. #ProtestNC @stephenehorn #Monica https://t.co/oZZYFrsyvw

Raleigh PD on plan of action to remove constitutional rights to protest. #ProtestNC @stephenehorn #Monica https://t.co/oZZYFrsyvw

The Federalist Press (@FederalistPress)
2:05pm PDT - May 25th, 2023

RT @lisasorg: "We need @ncdeq @Enviva and the @epa to do their jobs." https://t.co/Hgvb899oGu @DogwoodAlliance @NCNewsline #climatechange #…

Adam Colette (@adamcolette16)
3:32am PDT - May 25th, 2023

RT @lisasorg: "We need @ncdeq @Enviva and the @epa to do their jobs." https://t.co/Hgvb899oGu @DogwoodAlliance @NCNewsline #climatechange #…

Dogwood Alliance (@DogwoodAlliance)
2:38pm PDT - May 24th, 2023

RT @joneseatsplants: Come join our protest against Smashburger next month in Raleigh! Smashburger is owned by Jollibee, a Philippine multin…

Chris Holbein (@c_holbein)
1:37pm PDT - May 23rd, 2023

RT @lisasorg: "We need @ncdeq @Enviva and the @epa to do their jobs." https://t.co/Hgvb899oGu @DogwoodAlliance @NCNewsline #climatechange #…

CleanAIRE NC (@cleanAIREnc)
4:03pm PDT - May 22nd, 2023

RT @lisasorg: "We need @ncdeq @Enviva and the @epa to do their jobs." https://t.co/Hgvb899oGu @DogwoodAlliance @NCNewsline #climatechange #…

Third Act NC (@ThirdActNC)
10:41am PDT - May 21st, 2023

me, in the store yesterday telling everyone i’m going to Raleigh to protest the price of Games cigars. https://t.co/tZfbVT1gRa

withLOVE__v.e. (@LoloVE___)
12:05pm PDT - May 20th, 2023

RT @acrider: Bertino was with over 50 Proud Boys in a 2020 Raleigh, NC protest that also included a wide mix of right-wing people and messa…

Brennus Vaccarezza (@BrennusVaccare1)
8:41am PDT - May 9th, 2023

RT @MrAndyNgo: "If we have to strap up & come out here start popping, it's gonna happen" “You try to encroach on any of us, we lay you th…

Howie Dewitt (@Raleigh_WoodNC)
8:06pm PDT - May 6th, 2023

RT @Mftm919: During yesterday’s city council meeting, we served halal chicken, pasta, pizza, & more in solidarity with Refund Raleigh, Musl…

People's Freedom Assembly (@gsopfa)
9:32am PDT - May 6th, 2023

To all resisters in north carolina we should all set a date and stage a protest in Raleigh at the capitol w/ a bunch of 8, 9, 10, yr old girls & a bunch of women, dressed up like they are 9 months pregnant our pants & dresses painted red like stained w blood from "miscarriages"

Amanda Dawn (@ladyOutlaw75)
12:33am PDT - May 6th, 2023

RT @shelbymswanson: Hey guys! Here with some non-sports related news. I’ll be reporting live in Raleigh, N.C. at the Bans Off Our Bodies r…

Cyril Tobiasson (@Cyril1863)
8:37pm PDT - May 5th, 2023

RT @Mftm919: During yesterday’s city council meeting, we served halal chicken, pasta, pizza, & more in solidarity with Refund Raleigh, Musl…

(@BurroughsCaleb)
1:40pm PDT - May 5th, 2023

RT @Mftm919: During yesterday’s city council meeting, we served halal chicken, pasta, pizza, & more in solidarity with Refund Raleigh, Musl…

CEO of Home, Culture and Community (@cookiebitz5)
1:16pm PDT - May 5th, 2023