Gregory Heires
@gregory0126.bsky.social
Retired labor journalist. Began career with a newsletter covering Latin America in Peru. Worked for the official publication of the NYC union DC 37 (an affiliate of AFSCME) in New York City for nearly 30 years. Interests include political economy.
A protestar at today’s ongoing Saturday pro-democracy rally in Mount Kisco. N.Y. More than 100 regularly attend, pushing forward the growing mass movement against the Trump regime. The message: No kings or dictators in our country!
November 16, 2025 at 3:53 AM
A protestar at today’s ongoing Saturday pro-democracy rally in Mount Kisco. N.Y. More than 100 regularly attend, pushing forward the growing mass movement against the Trump regime. The message: No kings or dictators in our country!
A protestar at the ongoing Saturday “Save Democracy” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y.,
Attended by about 100 demonstrators, this event marked the 37th consecutive week of the rallies. Twelve times as many participated in group’s No Kings protest, helping propel the Democrats’ electoral wipeout Tuesday.
Attended by about 100 demonstrators, this event marked the 37th consecutive week of the rallies. Twelve times as many participated in group’s No Kings protest, helping propel the Democrats’ electoral wipeout Tuesday.
November 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A protestar at the ongoing Saturday “Save Democracy” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y.,
Attended by about 100 demonstrators, this event marked the 37th consecutive week of the rallies. Twelve times as many participated in group’s No Kings protest, helping propel the Democrats’ electoral wipeout Tuesday.
Attended by about 100 demonstrators, this event marked the 37th consecutive week of the rallies. Twelve times as many participated in group’s No Kings protest, helping propel the Democrats’ electoral wipeout Tuesday.
A protestar at the “No Kings” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y., today. About 1,500 demonstrators attended, denouncing Trump’s authoritarian policies and repressive practices. The rally was one of more than 2,500 in cities and towns across the country attended by millions.
October 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A protestar at the “No Kings” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y., today. About 1,500 demonstrators attended, denouncing Trump’s authoritarian policies and repressive practices. The rally was one of more than 2,500 in cities and towns across the country attended by millions.
A protestor today at the regular “Stop the Billionaires, Save Democracy” Saturday demonstrations in Mount Kisco, N.Y. Activists are gearing up for next week’s “No Kings” protest there, one of more than 2,000 planned across the country. Join one!
October 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A protestor today at the regular “Stop the Billionaires, Save Democracy” Saturday demonstrations in Mount Kisco, N.Y. Activists are gearing up for next week’s “No Kings” protest there, one of more than 2,000 planned across the country. Join one!
Protestors today at the ongoing Saturday “Stop the Billionaires, Save Democracy” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y. More than 100 activists regularly show up.
October 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Protestors today at the ongoing Saturday “Stop the Billionaires, Save Democracy” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y. More than 100 activists regularly show up.
A demonstrator today at the regular Saturday Stop the Billionaires, Save Democracy rally in Mt. Kisco, NY. The Republican-controlled town tried to shut down the rallies. But the NY Civil Liberties Union stopped that.
September 27, 2025 at 10:37 PM
A demonstrator today at the regular Saturday Stop the Billionaires, Save Democracy rally in Mt. Kisco, NY. The Republican-controlled town tried to shut down the rallies. But the NY Civil Liberties Union stopped that.
The AFL-CIO nationwide bus tour visited Croton-on-Hudson, N,Y., Monday. It’s theme: “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security.” Participants supported fair wages, healthcare, Medicaid, Social Security. They denounced Trump’s budget cuts and GOP NY Rep Lawler.
August 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The AFL-CIO nationwide bus tour visited Croton-on-Hudson, N,Y., Monday. It’s theme: “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security.” Participants supported fair wages, healthcare, Medicaid, Social Security. They denounced Trump’s budget cuts and GOP NY Rep Lawler.
Demonstrators at the “Fight the Trump Takeover” protest in Mount Kisco, N.Y., today. The protest against the GOP gerrymandering in Texas and other states was one of many across the country that thousands attended.
August 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Demonstrators at the “Fight the Trump Takeover” protest in Mount Kisco, N.Y., today. The protest against the GOP gerrymandering in Texas and other states was one of many across the country that thousands attended.
Activists gathered Monday in Peekskill, N.Y., in solidarity with an immigrant mother, identified s Amy, who has decided to self-deport with her children. She was arrested by ICE and was given an ultimatum: self-deport or be sent to a detention center. Amy’s husband is in hiding.
August 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Activists gathered Monday in Peekskill, N.Y., in solidarity with an immigrant mother, identified s Amy, who has decided to self-deport with her children. She was arrested by ICE and was given an ultimatum: self-deport or be sent to a detention center. Amy’s husband is in hiding.
Protestors today at the ongoing Saturday “Stop the billionaires, Save Our Democracy “ rally in Mount Kisco. N.Y.
August 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Protestors today at the ongoing Saturday “Stop the billionaires, Save Our Democracy “ rally in Mount Kisco. N.Y.
A protestor today at the weekly Saturday “Stop the Billionaires, Save Our Democracy” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y.
August 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A protestor today at the weekly Saturday “Stop the Billionaires, Save Our Democracy” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y.
August 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
A protestor today at the ongoing Saturday rally—called “Stop the Billionaires, Save Our Democracy “— in Mount Kisco, N.Y. The rallies came about through the nationwide “Tesla Takedown” rallies that significantly hurt company’s Nazi car sales and Elon Musk’s wealth.
July 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A protestor today at the ongoing Saturday rally—called “Stop the Billionaires, Save Our Democracy “— in Mount Kisco, N.Y. The rallies came about through the nationwide “Tesla Takedown” rallies that significantly hurt company’s Nazi car sales and Elon Musk’s wealth.
A family at the “Family First” rally in Peekskill, N.Y., one of many rallies today across the country. The rallies protested the devastating impact of GOP budget cuts and Trump policies on children and their families.
July 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
A family at the “Family First” rally in Peekskill, N.Y., one of many rallies today across the country. The rallies protested the devastating impact of GOP budget cuts and Trump policies on children and their families.
Two animated protestors at the ongoing Saturday “ Stop the Billionaires, Save Democracy” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y. The rally was followed by a teach-in about the First Amendment, which is under attack by the Trump administration.
July 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Two animated protestors at the ongoing Saturday “ Stop the Billionaires, Save Democracy” rally in Mount Kisco, N.Y. The rally was followed by a teach-in about the First Amendment, which is under attack by the Trump administration.
Protestors gathered in Mount Kisco, N.Y., Thursday for a “Good Trouble” rally, one of 1,600 demonstrations nationwide. Occurring five years after the passing of Congressman and civil rights advocate John Lewis, the rallies aimed to uphold civil rights and condemn the Trump administration’ policies.
July 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Protestors gathered in Mount Kisco, N.Y., Thursday for a “Good Trouble” rally, one of 1,600 demonstrations nationwide. Occurring five years after the passing of Congressman and civil rights advocate John Lewis, the rallies aimed to uphold civil rights and condemn the Trump administration’ policies.
Protests continue at the Saturday Rally for Democracy demonstrations in Mount Kisco, N.Y., reflecting the growing anti-authoritarianism and anti-oligarchy movement across the country.
July 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Protests continue at the Saturday Rally for Democracy demonstrations in Mount Kisco, N.Y., reflecting the growing anti-authoritarianism and anti-oligarchy movement across the country.
Protestors at the ongoing Saturday Rally for Democracy in Mount Kisco, N.Y. They decried the budget bill signed into law by Trump on July 4 that will cause hospital closings and cause millions of people to lose their health insurance coverage and food assistance.
July 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Protestors at the ongoing Saturday Rally for Democracy in Mount Kisco, N.Y. They decried the budget bill signed into law by Trump on July 4 that will cause hospital closings and cause millions of people to lose their health insurance coverage and food assistance.
Wishing Elon Musk a happy birthday, protesters continue with their ongoing Saturday anti-billionaire, Tesla/Takedown rallies in Mount Kisco, N.Y. Here, a demonstrator calls attention to the human costs of the DOGE cuts to USAID health-care assistance.
June 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Wishing Elon Musk a happy birthday, protesters continue with their ongoing Saturday anti-billionaire, Tesla/Takedown rallies in Mount Kisco, N.Y. Here, a demonstrator calls attention to the human costs of the DOGE cuts to USAID health-care assistance.
No Kings Day protestors in Mount Kisco, N.Y, today, joining millions of demonstrators across the country.
June 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
No Kings Day protestors in Mount Kisco, N.Y, today, joining millions of demonstrators across the country.
Hundreds of demonstrators showed up Saturday in Mount Kisco, N.Y., for one of more than 2,000 No Kings Day demonstrations by millions of people across the country against the attack on government services, immigrants and democracy.
June 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Hundreds of demonstrators showed up Saturday in Mount Kisco, N.Y., for one of more than 2,000 No Kings Day demonstrations by millions of people across the country against the attack on government services, immigrants and democracy.
Protestors carried out their ongoing Saturday “Telsa Takedown” demonstrations in Mount Kisco, N.Y., on May 31. In conversations , they celebrated Elon Musk’s stepping down this week as head of the Dept. of Government Efficiency, as they loudly blasted his destruction of government programs.
May 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Protestors carried out their ongoing Saturday “Telsa Takedown” demonstrations in Mount Kisco, N.Y., on May 31. In conversations , they celebrated Elon Musk’s stepping down this week as head of the Dept. of Government Efficiency, as they loudly blasted his destruction of government programs.
A protestor of the ongoing Saturday “Telsa Takedown” demonstrations in Mount Kisco, N.Y. , where many others showed up May 24 to condemn federal government cuts imposed by Telsa boss Elon Musk and President Trump.
May 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A protestor of the ongoing Saturday “Telsa Takedown” demonstrations in Mount Kisco, N.Y. , where many others showed up May 24 to condemn federal government cuts imposed by Telsa boss Elon Musk and President Trump.
Saturday “Takedown Telsa” protests continued May 17 in Mount Kisco, N.Y. Demonstrators blasted the dismantling of government services by Telsa owner Elon Musk, head of the Dept. of Government Efficiency. A song played: “Elon, we don’t want your Nazi car. Elon, take a one-way trip to Mars.”
May 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Saturday “Takedown Telsa” protests continued May 17 in Mount Kisco, N.Y. Demonstrators blasted the dismantling of government services by Telsa owner Elon Musk, head of the Dept. of Government Efficiency. A song played: “Elon, we don’t want your Nazi car. Elon, take a one-way trip to Mars.”
Demonstrators gathered in Peekskill, N.Y., on Saturday in a May Day protest against attacks on unions, worker rights and health care. Community rallies like this one piggybacked on massive May Day rallies on May 1 attended by thousands across the country.
May 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Demonstrators gathered in Peekskill, N.Y., on Saturday in a May Day protest against attacks on unions, worker rights and health care. Community rallies like this one piggybacked on massive May Day rallies on May 1 attended by thousands across the country.