WashU Sociologist Kenneth “Andy” Andrews, Tileston Professor of Arts and Sciences. He details the tradition of 'May Day' to Megan Lynch, which dates back to protests in the late 19th century over the 8-hour work day. He says the unpopularity of the Trump Administration has brought the protests back to the forefront. Do the boycotts work? He says it's more 'symbolic' than actually shutting down businesses,

May 01, 2026







