Southsiders for Peace To Stage 'Reject the Cover-Up' Rally

CHICAGO, IL — Southsiders for Peace plan to gather at the corner of 103rd Street and Western Avenue to protest the expected impeachment acquittal of President Donald Trump. The “Reject the Cover-Up” rallies is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Over 160 “Reject the Cover-Up” events will roll out across the country at 5:30 local time following the U.S. Senate’s 4 p.m. acquittal vote by the GOP-controlled Senate to acquit the president of articles of impeachment for abuse of power and obstruction in Congress. The rallies are expected to draw tens of thousands of rally goers. Several organizations are leading the protests.

"We're mobilizing thousands of protesters across the country to make it clear that voters are watching, and we'll remember who chose cowardice over patriotism," said Sean Eldridge founder and president of Stand Up America.

Activists are demanding Trump and the Senators and members of Congress who voted to cover up his crimes will be held accountable by their constituents. They are also calling for “structural reforms to end the corruption and abuses of power that allowed Donald Trump’s criminal behavior in the first place.”

Other “Reject the Cover-Up” Rallies will be held at Fountain Square, Sherman Ave. and Davis St., Evanston; South Side of Train Tracks and York St., Elmhurst; Federal Plaza, Chicago; and Jackson and Webster. Chicago. More scheduled rallies are to follow. Visit the Action Network for more information.

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