By Wendy Post
A “Hands Off” Rally brought protesters to the streets around the region on Saturday, April 5, and across the nation. Locally, area residents formed a rally hosted by Indivisible Tioga NY at the Courthouse Square in Owego.

A rally, hosted by Indivisible Tioga NY, brought protesters to the Courthouse Square in Owego on Saturday, April 5. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)
Speakers planned for the rally included two local ministers, a community leader, a member of the community, a former Social Security employee, and a representative of Citizen Action.

A rally, hosted by Indivisible Tioga NY, brought protesters to the Courthouse Square in Owego on Saturday, April 5. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)
The rally was in protest to the cuts that are being made and President Trump’s current administration, according to an earlier release received by Owego resident Kevin Millar.

A rally, hosted by Indivisible Tioga NY, brought protesters to the Courthouse Square in Owego on Saturday, April 5. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)

A rally, hosted by Indivisible Tioga NY, brought protesters to the Courthouse Square in Owego on Saturday, April 5. (Photo by Sebby S. Truesdail)

A “Hands Off” Rally was held in Owego, N.Y. on April 5, as well as in other areas across the nation. Photo provided.

A “Hands Off” Rally was held in Binghamton, N.Y. on April 5, as well as in other areas across the nation. Photo provided by Ellen and John Samsel.

A “Hands Off” Rally was held in Binghamton, N.Y. on April 5, as well as in other areas across the nation. Photo provided by Ellen and John Samsel.
I understand the use of the upside down flag…however the disrespect of the flag lying in the mud? Disgusting!
What a disrespect to the American Flag!
That flag does not represent what it used to
I grew up in Owego. I’m ashamed what this town and state have turned into. These people want socialism they should go to a country that is socialist. They would soon be locked up or worse.
Our Country legacies allow Freedoms of peaceful speech. These “hands off” rallies accomplish our true meaning of Freedom. Keep going and thank you for your activism