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Bonisiwe Shabane
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In June, we did what many claimed was impossible: peacefully mobilized millions of people to take to the streets and declare with one voice — America has No Kings. And it mattered. The world saw the power of the people. President Trump’s birthday parade was drowned out by protests in every state and across the globe. His attempt to turn June 14 into a coronation collapsed, and the story became the strength of a movement rising against his authoritarian power grabs. Four months later, that movement roared back even stronger.

On October 18, over seven million Americans joined 2,700+ events in all 50 states — a nationwide uprising 14 times larger than both of Trump’s inaugurations combined. What began in June as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Now, President Trump has doubled down. His administration is sending masked agents into our streets, terrorizing our communities. They are targeting immigrant families, profiling, arresting, and detaining people without warrants. Threatening to overtake elections.

Gutting healthcare, environmental protections, and education when families need them most. Rigging maps to silence voters. Ignoring mass shootings at our schools and in our communities. Driving up the cost of living while handing out massive giveaways to billionaire allies, as families struggle. The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings — and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty.

Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger. “No Kings” is more than just a slogan; it is the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, shouted by millions, carried on posters and chants, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. The No Kings Movement is a nationwide grassroots movement against authoritarian overreach and billionaire influence in the U.S. government. With Donald Trump’s policies threatening the balance of power, the movement mobilizes protests, advocacy, and direct action to demand a government that answers to We the People.

June was just the beginning. The next wave of protests is here. On October 18, we gather in cities nationwide to reclaim democracy, reject fascism, and remind Trump that power belongs to the people. Over 11 million protesters across the United States came together for No Kings Day. The No Kings Movement is a grassroots effort standing against authoritarian overreach and billionaire influence in government. It was formed in response to Donald Trump’s policies and Elon Musk’s unelected power, calling for democracy, accountability, and leadership that serves the people, not the elite.

We will continue to organize nationwide demonstrations, push for policy changes that protect democratic institutions, and mobilize communities to take action. Stay updated through our website and social media to be part of what’s next. Lisa Baumann, Associated Press Lisa Baumann, Associated Press Opponents of President Donald Trump's administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington to mark the Army's 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump's birthday. The "No Kings" protests are set to take place to counter what organizers say are Trump's plans to feed his ego on his 79th birthday and Flag Day. "No Kings" will follow several days of nationwide protests against federal immigration raids including in Los Angeles, where Trump's deployment of the National Guard further agitated his opponents.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is following the president's cue. Abbott said Thursday that he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, in response to the ongoing demonstrations and in preparation for... The Army birthday celebration had already been planned. But earlier this spring, Trump announced his intention to ratchet up the event to include 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks and Paladin self-propelled howitzers rolling through the city streets. He has long sought a similar display of patriotic force.

The fight doesn’t end here. No Kings was a beginning — a reminder that power belongs to the people, not to those who would rule over us. The work now is to stay ready, stay connected, and keep fighting back. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, people across the United States will mobilize again for No Kings, a nationwide, nonviolent day of action to defend democratic norms and reject authoritarianism. Organizers have announced hundreds of coordinated events across all 50 states, with more being added daily. Time: Varies by location (typically late morning to early afternoon)

Locations: Hundreds of cities nationwide Find an event near you: mobilize.us/nokings The No Kings movement stands against the glorification of authoritarian displays and the erosion of democratic values. We believe that power resides with the people, not with a singular authority.

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