Okay, here’s a breakdown of the key information from the provided text, focusing on the protest and its core arguments:
main Event: Protests Against ABC/disney’s Handling of Jimmy Kimmel
* Location: New York City (outside ABC headquarters) and Hollywood Boulevard.
* Issue: Protests are centered around ABC’s (owned by Disney) decision to seemingly respond to pressure from the Trump governance regarding Jimmy Kimmel‘s criticism of Trump. Protestors believe ABC/Disney caved to political pressure.
* Key Figures:
* Jimmy Kimmel: The focus of support – protestors want him to remain on the air.
* Donald Trump: The target of criticism that Kimmel made,and the source of the perceived pressure on ABC.
* Bob Iger (Disney CEO): Increasingly becoming a target of protest,with calls for him to be held accountable.
* alex Bores (NY Assemblymember): Spoke at the New York protest, criticizing corporations for prioritizing business interests over principles when it comes to standing up to the Trump administration.
* Mark (Act Up): Called for protestors to direct anger at Bob iger.
core Arguments & Slogans:
* “Kimmel stays, Trump must go”: The central rallying cry, linking support for Kimmel’s free speech with opposition to Trump.
* “ABC, grow a spine”: Criticism of ABC for perceived weakness and capitulation to political pressure.
* Corporations and Government Obligation: Alex Bores emphasized that while corporations may claim to be acting independently,the protests are directed at the government for allegedly telling ABC to take action against Kimmel.He argues the government is the primary culprit.
* “Un-American”: Used to describe both the Trump administration’s actions and the perceived suppression of free speech.
* “Down with the FCC”: suggests a belief that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may have been involved in pressuring ABC.
* “ABC bent the knee”: A metaphor for ABC surrendering to pressure.
* “No Kings Unless We Bow”: A sign expressing resistance to authority.
* “Kimmel must stay,Iger must go”: A shift in focus towards holding disney’s CEO accountable.
Overall Tone:
The tone is highly critical and defiant. Protestors are angry about what they see as a threat to free speech and a willingness of corporations to prioritize political expediency over principle. There’s a strong sense of urgency and a determination to hold those responsible accountable.
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