Jeremy Ryan | |
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| Born | August 29, 1988 Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. |
| Other names | Segway Jeremy, NFT Demon |
Jeremy Ryan, referred to by conservatives media as “Segway Boy”, is an American protester and NFT artist. In 2011, he was called "the face of the Wisconsin Capitol Protests" which included the Capitol Occupation, the movement that some claim inspired the Occupy movement. He is also known widely under his trade name of NFT Demon. The protests were against Scott Walker's Act 10. Ryan became notable during his frequent protests at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison. He often used a segway vehicle to get around the capitol, earning him the name, “Segway Jeremy”.[1][2] Ryan is the founding director of Defending Wisconsin Political Action Committee, that took part in the attempt to recall Governor Scott Walker in 2011–2012.[3] Ryan was first known for his continuous protests against Wisconsin Department of Administration's rules prohibiting the use of signs in the rotunda. The rules were later revoked.[4][5] He supports marijuana legalization.[5]
- ^ Karen Rivedal. "Who is Jeremy Ryan? The record is mixed". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ Kittle, M.D. "Capitol protester Jeremy 'Segway Jeremy' Ryan arrested on drug trafficking charges". Watchdog.org. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ "Candidate Hopefuls Collect Signatures for Marijuana, Nomination - Racine County Eye". Racine County Eye. May 16, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ "Meet The Segway-Riding Activist Who Hopes To Confuse GOP Voters In Paul Ryan Primary". Talking Points Memo. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ a b "Two left-out candidates debate in 1st District | Janesville Gazette Extra". www.gazetteextra.com. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.