Charles Town Residents Rally for Rights and Change
1,000 protesters from Shepherdstown, surrounding region join together at Hands Off! Rally
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Thursday, April 10, 2025
By Staff
On Saturday afternoon, a thousand protesters gathered in Charles Town to participate in the Hands Off! Rally, expressing solidarity against recent federal government actions. Organizers, including Indivisible Jefferson County and Hope in Alliance, emphasized the bipartisan nature of the event, aiming to raise awareness about issues affecting everyday Americans, such as rising grocery prices and erosion of civil rights. Many attendees voiced concerns about the implications of current political decisions on their communities and the future of their children, echoing sentiments of disappointment and urgency for change.
