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12. There will be hundreds of local " No Kings" protests

Sun May 18, 2025, 09:18 AM

May 18

all across the country.
https://indivisible.org/statements/indivisible-and-partners-announce-no-kings-nationwide-day-defiance-flag-day-during

"Today, Indivisible and a coalition of pro-democracy partner organizations announced the NO KINGS Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day (June 14). The actions are set to take place during Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14. Instead of allowing this military parade to be the center of gravity, activists will make action everywhere else the story of America that day.

Alongside local organizers, partners, and leaders from across the pro-democracy and pro-worker movements, activists across the country will come together for marches, rallies, and demonstrations to reject corrupt, authoritarian politics in the United States.

This mobilization is inspired by the success of Hands Off! and May Day and is intended to once again motivate actions in towns and cities in every state in the country. Over 100 events have already been registered all over the country, and more will be added here.

As the mobilization’s organizers announced on the website NoKings.org: "...(more)

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When Is Tr**p's Birthday Bash Military Parade Scheduled For?...... . [View all] global1 May 18 OP

Military parade fit for a dictator, but no food for hungry kids. Emile May 18 #1

June 14 Blues Heron May 18 #5

We need some big, angry public protests against this travesty---coast to coast. (nt) Paladin May 18 #2

Last report I saw said over 600 planned (a week ago). I think organizations are called 50501 and Indivisible. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #6

It's called No Kings Day. . . DinahMoeHum May 18 #29

In a perfect world, Conjuay May 18 #15

+1 Emile May 18 #26

Good thought, but Springsteen has a concert in Prague (Czech Republic) on June 15. Wiz Imp May 18 #36

Get enough people in DC and it will stop in its tracks Historic NY May 18 #3

No. Avoid DC that weekend. It will be crawling with maga and security. Protest heavy every where else. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #7

I just got back with construction and traffic Historic NY May 18 #8

The media will only cover the dictator's parade. Emile May 18 #9

Not true. Particularly if our crowds are larger, as they have been in the protests so far. Keep building them. . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #10

How do you protest a parade except at the parade itself? Blues Heron May 18 #11

There will be hundreds of local " No Kings" protests Tanuki May 18 #12

That is so silly. Just protest it where it is, get signs in the tv shots, don't cede the easy ground to the losers. Blues Heron May 18 #18

Avoid direct confrontation with superior force. Use strategy to avoid having to use tactics Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #23

600+ protests already planned. Previous weekends there have over 1000 protests. Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #13

No, that's silly, don't give them a freebie. Blues Heron May 18 #16

Bravery is not stupid. They will control the streets. Protestors will not line the route Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #20

Don't obey in advance. Blues Heron May 18 #22

Going to DC June 14th is obeying in advance. He wants crowds. His goons will overwhelm any protests with violence. Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #25

I can't believe I'm reading this on the DU. Blues Heron May 18 #28

Online folks are intending Conjuay May 18 #17

Cool Blues Heron May 18 #19

Protesting in DC on the 14th is the simple thing the simple-minded regime expects Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #21

Dude, no. Blues Heron May 18 #24

Yes, get out there. Make some noise! It won't be heard in DC. Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #27

Lol Blues Heron May 18 #33

This Blues Heron May 18 #14

It's Trump's birthday parade, his birthday is June 14th. dem4decades May 18 #4

I suggest also hold a buyer's strike that day. Shop Friday. Protest Saturday. Relax Sunday. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz May 18 #30

This is such a stupid idea and it does make the U.S look weak. Dave Bowman May 18 #31

Trump ALREADY makes America look WEAK Skittles May 18 #39

If we are Rebl2 May 18 #32

Dear Leather Don John Un, as in Un-stable-weirdo Miami Blue May 18 #34

I don't remember Rev Martin Luther King marching in Boise to show the Selma, Alabama police Wonder Why May 18 #35

There will be protesters in DC, the only question is how many. Some want more, others here seem to want fewer Blues Heron May 18 #37

The 250th Birthday of the US Army is June 14... I don't know or care when his Birthday is. WarGamer May 18 #38

How can you not know? dpibel May 18 #40