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Hands Off! New York Times Hails Leftist Protests…But Uses NO Labels

The New York Times seemed invigorated in its coverage of nationwide “Hands Off” anti-Trump protests on Saturday. The funniest part? The story by a trio of Times reporters had zero ideological labels — no “liberal,” “left-wing,” “progressive,” “socialist,” you name it. 

Reporters Shaila Dewan, Minho Kim, and Katie Benner began with gush: 

They came out in defense of national parks and small businesses, public education and health care for veterans, abortion rights and fair elections. They marched against tariffs and oligarchs, dark money and fascism, the deportation of legal immigrants and the Department of Government Efficiency.

Demonstrators had no shortage of causes as they gathered in towns and cities across the country on Saturday to protest President Trump’s agenda. Rallies were planned in all 50 states, and images posted on social media showed…

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