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Sat Apr 25, 2020, 06:52 PM Apr 2020

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Protesters Of Safer-At-Home Gather At Wisconsin Capitol

https://www.wuwm.com/post/protesters-safer-home-gather-wisconsin-capitol
By Maayan Silver, Lauren Sigfusson & Associated Press • Apr 24, 2020


Protesters against Gov. Tony Evers' safer-at-home order gather at the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison on Friday
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Updated at 2:57 p.m. CT

Hundreds of people demonstrating against the Evers administration’s safer-at-home order gathered outside the Wisconsin Capitol on Friday, ignoring social distancing recommendations and crowding together on the steps of the state Capitol.

There were lots of American flags and anti-Evers signs. Some people were sporting Trump gear and signs.




During Friday's protest, a car was decked out with Trump flags and American flags.
Credit Maayan Silver


Some people wore masks or bandannas per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But many did not.
Protesters in Madison on Friday. One sign reads "freedom over safety."


While there was a large crowd of people protesting on the Capitol's front lawn, there were protesters who were social distancing — on the outskirts of the Capitol sidewalk or in their cars..........................................




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