America vs. America

The rise of Donald Trump has brought with it profound changes in the American political system and what we, as Americans, can expect from our leadership and our place in the world. Trump’s dismantling of the rule of law at home includes mass firings at government agencies, arrests and deportation of immigrants, attacks on anything deemed DEI, threats to education, cuts or elimination of social services and foreign aid programs, embracing dictators while demonizing former allies, and others.

However, the rise of Donald Trump has also given rise to a growing tide of resistance as protest rallies and demonstrations have spread across the country, defending the constitutional rights of citizens and protesting America’s shift towards authoritarianism. As a result, the United States appears to be on a collision course with itself, and where it will lead is uncertain. What is certain is that this country is at a pivotal moment in its history.

The protests represented in this exhibit, taken in New York and Washington, D.C., span a wide range of grievances and demands in response to the actions of our new administration.

Kevin Mckeon

Kevin is an independent documentary photographer and writer focused on stories that enlighten, inspire, and challenge our view of the world. After 30 years as a highly awarded advertising writer, creative director, and ad agency leader, Kevin turned his creative eye to photography in 2019. Since then, his work has been chosen for the permanent collection of the New York Historical Society, has been represented at the International Center of Photography, was featured in ZEKE Magazine, published by Social Documentary Network, and is the subject of a book entitled “Life, According to Rodeo”, which is available on his website.