Social media fuels new wave of Trump resistance
Social activists harness online networks to organize protests and fund rights groups after Trump's travel ban. Dex Torricke-Barton mobilized a San Francisco rally via Facebook. Meetup launched a resist-a-thon and recruited 35,000 to 1,000 new groups. The push shows how social media lowers entry barriers for civic action yet strains long term organizing.
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Sears and Kmart drop Trump Home online items
Reuters reports Sears Holdings and Kmart will discontinue online sales of 31 Trump Home items including living room and bedroom furniture lamps and chandeliers as part of a streamlining effort. The move follows other retailers distancing from Ivanka Trump products amid a boycott campaign.
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