**June 16, 2025** While a free Iran remained unsettled, the arrogant unrelenting leftists, in Times Square, continued
to support Islamic tyranny.
Mass pro-Iran rally takes over NY’s Times Square
The “Solidarity with Iran” rally was organized by the socialist, pro-Palestinian**Bronx Anti-War coalition, which called for people to come out in “full force to support the brave Iranian and Palestinian people fighting for all free people worldwide.”..
Always, a “stolen” land acknowledgement
**Lënapehòkink (Bronx)...
‘homelands of the Lenape’
We are a Lënapehòkink (Bronx) based working-class, BIPOC-led,(Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)anti-imperialist, direct-action org resisting state violence while advancing decolonization.https://x.com/BXAntiWar
SOLIDARITY WITH IRAN! ABOLISH ICE! BREAK THE SIEGE ON GAZA!
IN OPPOSITION: SOLIDARITY with America and ISRAEL .
The Time has Come. No more Waiting.
Stand with ICE
THREE VIDEOS
Part 1- Both sides had a lot to say to each other.
.Part 2 – Chants heard at the rally:
“Yemen Yemen, makes us proud!
Burn Tel Aviv to the ground!”
“US drones in the sky, Iran’s missiles will reply!”
“Courts and talks won’t set us free, resistance brings victory!
.Part 3 – The pro-Israel horns- were very loud.
Members of the Neturei Karta, a fringe Jewish group that opposes the state of Israel. pro-Islamic Republic protesters that come out in “full force to support the brave Iranian and Palestinian people fighting for all free people worldwide.”
x RE Larry Holmes, Sara Flounders and Bill Doares. Leaders of the Marxists/Socialists ,with a long history of organizing these anti Israel, anti Trump/USA protests; you will see them in the crowd and often speaking at these protests.
In the spirit of May Day 2026, the IAC calls for solidarity with migrant workers in the U.S., scapegoated by the Trump administration, terrorized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and living in fear, imprisoned and deported. We call upon unions, their members and all workers to fully support migrant workers, their families and allies.
The IAC agrees with May Day’s founders: End capitalism! Fight for socialism! We add: End U.S.-Israeli genocide! Cease wars on Iran, Lebanon and Palestine! U.S.: Hands off Cuba and Venezuela! Stop detaining and deporting migrant workers!
UPDATE beginning with early 2026: At a vigil for thousands killed during recent protests in Iran, LUKE2FREEDOM asked Iranians if they want America to intervene militarily in Iran and topple the regime.The vigil took place outside the NYPL near Bryant Park. Feb 21, 2026
The Peoples Forum lead the protest along with other pro-Palestinian and socialist activist groups that included the ANSWER Coalition, the National Iranian American Council and the Palestinian Youth Movement.
“People protesting the Trump administration and its U.S. bombing of Iran gathered in New York City and other U.S. cities holding anti-war signs and flags. They claimed that “ The people of the United States do not want a war on Iran it was done not in response to any imminent threat: Trump is a War Criminal“
Part 1 Video – [CC has some mistakes]
(Audio improves quickly with 2nd speaker)
“The people of the United States and the world reject this new war of aggression, and will hold emergency mobilizations in the streets across the United States on Sunday, June 22. This is the critical moment to say NO to yetanother war to “remake” the Middle East and steal the region’s vast natural resources.
Part 2video -Pro Israel and America Patriots were on hand to counter-protest.
Trump and his war hawks are launching a new war that puts the world at risk, will cause the bloodshed of Iranians (and ultimately Americans) and only benefits the military-industrial complex.”
“The people say NO!”
FLICKR 1- June 22, 2025- Times Square
.FLICKR 2: G-d Bless America. Am Y’israel Chai – VERY active protest (on both sides) Loud and in your face
On September 20th , 2025, world leaders gathered in New York City for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week.
This was a ‘critical moment’ to show the world that they – the protestors- “were revolting against Trump and the “Billionaire Class.”
Make Billionaires Pay was part of a series of international mobilizations for climate justice …. with a focus on shutting down billionaires, fascists, and polluters, while lifting up immigrant justice and anti-militarism/genocide as”key pieces of our fight. “[The Peoples Forum]
The People’s Forum and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, both funded by China-based former software exec Neville Singham- a socialist benefactor of far-left causes and an admirer of Maoism. (all coordinated from his base in Shanghai) He has become a major funder of left-wing activist networks. [NY Post]
Thousands of Socialist/ Communist/anarchists marched in NYC demanding an end to the Rule of Billionaires. “The White House, the whole system has prioritized profits over peoples’ needs.”
“The fascists know … propaganda is the foundation of fascism.”
Meanwhile, in January 2026
How many Billionaires were at Davos?
As of January 2026, there are at least 80 billionaires attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos , Switzerland.
Wealth Advocacy: Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries signed an open letter timed for the 2026 summit, urging global-leaders to increase taxes on the super-rich to address wealth-inequality.
Context of Global Wealth: The 2026 summit occurs as Oxfam reports the global total-of-billionaires has surpassed 3,000 for the first time, with their collective-wealth increasing by 81% since 2020.
While the exact, final number-of-billionaires at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos is not officially released, reports indicate that a significant, large-contingent of the world’s richest-individuals is in attendance amongst roughly 3,000 global-leaders. Additionally, nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires from 24 countries are engaging in the event to call for higher-taxes on the super-rich.
The sentiment among billionaires towards wealth taxes and measures to address inequality is divided. A small, vocal group actively advocates forhigher taxes on the super-rich, while the majority generally remains opposed, or is focused on other solutions like philanthropy and technological innovation.
“A Spirit of Dialogue,“ focused on global cooperation …. on technological advancements, economic challenges and global cooperation.
THEY are obviously sooo confused, cause the protesters claim
“Billionaires are the CRISIS. Our people are the SOLUTION”
They hate them but…gotta LOVE ’em .
… since the BILLIONAIRES FUND their causes.
Those pesky BILLIONAIRES are THEIR SOLUTION.
Flickr Slide show
A Few Short Videos
From TURTLE Island (aka Manhattan)
FYI: “Turtle Island” is the name many Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Algonquian, use for North America. According to oral tradition, the land was formed on the back of a giant turtle.
Part 1-“Protesters targeted Billionaires’ Row and Trump Tower with chants of “Power to the people” and “Make Billionaires Pay, linking climate justice with broader calls for democracy, gender equality, free speech, an end to Trump’s immigration crackdown and….of course… a ceasefire in Gaza..”
Ain’t no power like the power of the people CAUSE THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE DON’T STOP .. DON’T STOP (SAY WHAT?) AIN’T NO POWER LIKE THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE …
Part 2 : Youth Indian Climate Speakers from New Mexico
representing “Youth United For Climate Crisis Action”
YUCCA (Youth United for Climate Crisis Action) is led by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous People of Color) youth ages 14-25 from across the state. We operate and organize on occupied Tiwa and Tewa land (Albuquerque and Santa Fe), occupied Mescalero Apache land (Carlsbad area and the Permian Basin), as well as the rest of the state. https://www.yuccanm.org/
Third youth speaker: Yá’át’ééh literally means ‘it is good’ or ‘it is well’ and is considered the Navajo ‘hello’ used to greet people.
@nofalsesolutions coalition “New Mexico is not for sale, and billionaires in Manhattan skyscrapers have no business making decisions for communities they’ve never set foot in.”
“With an estimated net worth of over $53 billion, Stephen Schwarzman is one of the world’s wealthiest people. Schwarzman is chair and CEO of The Blackstone Group,the largest alternative asset management firm in the world.”
What is Blackstone doing in New Mexico? In May 2024, Blackstone Infrastructure announced an agreement to acquire TXNM Energy, the parent company of Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), in an $11.5 billion deal. If approved by regulators, this acquisition would represent one of the largest private equity takeovers of a major U.S. regulated utility.(Dec 11, 2025)
Part 3-Climate justice chants . “Protesters targeted Billionaires’ Row and Trump Tower with chants like”Power to the People” and “Make Billionaires Pay,”
This protest chant is a variation of a traditional call-and-response chant …
“Mama, mama don’t you see What the system’s done to me They locked us up, they put us down Ain’t no justice in this town”
Part 4- FILL THE LANE Cops wanted an open lane without protestors clogging the street. One protestor tried to over-ride the cops (she failed)
Part 5- Climate Justice Bill carried in the march as they joined the protesters who targeted Billionaires’ Row and Trump Tower.
Climate change FACTS they seem to have no interest in.
“Climate Change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions.” [The Epoch Times]
HOW MANY BILLIONAIRES DOES IT TAKE TO FUND THESE INSURGENTS
… Not many…
“Hungarian billionaire George Soros’ Open Society Foundation gives money to several protest groups… for very specific causes that are anti-Western.”
And the list goes on …
50501 network: (Shorthand for “Fifty states, fifty protests, one day”) This group organized several nationwide demonstrations starting on February 5, 2025, with anti-Trump rallies. 50501 lists its nonprofit “partners” on its website, including the Ford Foundation-funded Voices of Florida, a “black and queer-led” pro-abortion nonprofit, and former Bernie Sanders PAC Political Revolution.”
What unfolded in Minnesota was not spontaneous outrage but a disciplined, well-funded campaign aimed at dismantling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and, by extension, the rule of law itself. The same radical networks, foreign-linked funders, and professional agitators are driving it — including China-connected billionaire pipelines and hard-left communist factions.
What’s new — and dangerous — is that these extremists are now marching openly alongside mainstream unions and legacy institutions. The firewall is gone. The revolution no longer hides at the margins.
This isn’t protest. It’s insurgency — financed, coordinated, and sold to the public as “concern.”
[Where noted pictures and videos property of Pamela Hall-VSB]
In the spirit of May Day 2026, the IAC calls for solidarity with migrant workers in the U.S., scapegoated by the Trump administration, terrorized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and living in fear, imprisoned and deported. We call upon unions, their members and all workers to fully support migrant workers, their families and allies.
