PHOTOS: ‘Small voices’ gather at 50501 rally

Mary Manso of Sanbornton holds an American flag upside down, which is the sign of distress, at the 50501 Rally at the State House in Concord on Thursday.

Mary Manso of Sanbornton holds an American flag upside down, which is the sign of distress, at the 50501 Rally at the State House in Concord on Thursday.

One of the many signs outside the State House Plaza.

One of the many signs outside the State House Plaza.

People lined the sidewalk along North Main Street in Concord in front of the State House during the 50501 Rally on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

People lined the sidewalk along North Main Street in Concord in front of the State House during the 50501 Rally on Thursday, July 17, 2025. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Joy Gagnon came down from Northfield to join in 50501 rally at the State House on Thursday. “I’m just sick of what the United States is becoming, and this is all I can do. I have a small voice, so I hope other people with a bigger voice can stand up and see what’s really out there. So many people believe Trump. They just believe him. I just don’t get it,” Gagnon said.

Joy Gagnon came down from Northfield to join in 50501 rally at the State House on Thursday. “I’m just sick of what the United States is becoming, and this is all I can do. I have a small voice, so I hope other people with a bigger voice can stand up and see what’s really out there. So many people believe Trump. They just believe him. I just don’t get it,” Gagnon said.

A 'Good Trouble' sign with John Lewis' likeness sits at the 50501 Rally outside the State House on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Thursday was the fifth anniversary of Lewis' death.

A 'Good Trouble' sign with John Lewis' likeness sits at the 50501 Rally outside the State House on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Thursday was the fifth anniversary of Lewis' death. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

Published: 07-17-2025 4:26 PM

Modified: 07-17-2025 7:56 PM


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