Protest Against Trump Cabinet Picks To Be Held Monday In Newtown

Activists will take to the streets Monday evening in Newtown, in opposition to nominees selected for Donald Trump's cabinet.

The protestors say they'll rally against the president-elect's "climate denial cabinet" during a march and rally at the Newtown Friends Meetinghouse. The rally featuring speakers will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a march and candlelight vigil at State Street and East Center Avenue.

The local activists are participating in a nationwide day of action against the president-elect's picks for the Environmental Protection Agency, energy secretary and secretary of state. They hope the rally will urge Pennsylvania's senators to reject Trump's selections.

"In the face of a new federal Administration that plans to regress much of the progress on climate we’ve seen in the last years, we need our state elected official to stand with the people and against the fossil fuel industry," protestors said in an event announcement.

During the local event, Donald Brown, scholar in residence and professor for sustainability ethics and law at Widener’s Environmental Law and Sustainability Center will speak on “Prospects for Preventing Catastrophic Climate Change In Light of the Recent Marrakech International Climate Negotiations."

His speech will be followed by the march through Newtown.

The Newtown Friends Meetinghouse is located at 219 Court Street, Newtown.

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