Activists gathered at the Arcata Plaza today to protest Trump’s first round of executive orders, remember the second anniversary of the death of an indigenous activist and rail against capitalism in general. 

About 30 protestors showed up at noon. The crowd was both Cal Poly Humboldt students and community members. 

It was a pretty tame event. People made signs and distributed masks. A few speakers made some remarks, but the overall mood was heavy. Attendees lamented Trump’s attacks on birthright citizenship and his promises to deport illegal immigrants. 

Special attention was given to Tortuguita, an ecological activist who was killed by police during the Stop Cop City protests in Atlanta two years ago, as well as the ongoing plight in Gaza.

“What can you do?” one speaker said. “We can show up to events, organize our own, and help people. We can take action…all you need are a couple cars to block the McDonald’s drive-through, and they stop making money. Park at the pumps at Chevron at don’t move. Bring a board game! …You can punch a Nazi. Remember, there is no power like the power of the people.” 

*UPDATE*

The Outpost has heard that the protestors moved to campus, and may have occupied a building. Updates incoming.