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Hands Off! demonstration in Kalamazoo drew nearly 4,000
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Hands Off! demonstration in Kalamazoo drew nearly 4,000

KALAMAZOO, MI — It was a festive yet angry crowd out along Westnedge in Portage on Saturday, April 5.

A lot of smiles. A lot of supportive honking from drivers. Some fun costumes. And many signs showing that the people weren't happy with the current presidential administration.

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Kzoo Dems Fight Back: Social Security
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Kzoo Dems Fight Back: Social Security

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — "Nearly 500" people protested throughout Saturday to protect Social Security benefits, organizers said.

Coming after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) threatened major cuts to Social Security Administration (SSA), with plans to close offices and layoff thousands of workers, the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party organized a rally Saturday outside of the Kalamazoo Social Security office to protest in protection of Social Security.

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