Global Voice Episode 1- 50501 Movement in the US
Jun 27, 2025
Hunter Dunn, the National Press Coordinator for the 50501 movement, and Sophia Mirto, President of Hands Off Central Texas, dive into the grassroots effort aimed at uniting protests across all 50 states. They discuss the significance of tackling issues like immigration and climate change through collective action. Dunn highlights personal ties to marginalized communities, while Mirto emphasizes the emotional bonds formed during protests. The conversation also touches on the impact of executive overreach and the momentum for the upcoming National Day of Action.
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Grassroots, Decentralized Nationwide Mobilization
- 5051 is a decentralized movement mobilizing local organizers across all 50 states for synchronized protests.
- It began from a Reddit post and spreads via social media without a central leader.
What 'Executive Overreach' Actually Means
- Executive overreach is when the president exceeds constitutional powers, bypassing Congress or courts.
- Hosts illustrate this with examples like tariffs and creating agencies via executive action.
From Local Volunteer To National Press Coordinator
- Hunter Dunn recounts joining a local Los Angeles protest after seeing the movement online and volunteering for press work.
- He later became 5051's National Press Coordinator and worked on nationwide press efforts.