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No Kings Protest Takes Over Downtown Arlington

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About 1,400 expressed their displeasure with the current White House administration as part of millions of marchers nationwide. The Dallas Morning News says about 1,400 people braved the rain and lined the street in front of Arlington’s subcourthouse Saturday morning for the city’s No Kings rally. It was one of more than 2,600 similar protests across the nation that day. In June, another No Kings event in Arlington drew around 1,000 people to the site to speak out against the policies and actions of sitting President Donald Trump. Attendees Saturday were not disappointed by the day’s turnout. “I was so worried that we would get here, [and] no one would be here,” Hannah Diehl said.

“We would get here, and we would be alone, and I’m actually so glad that there’s so many people. I’m almost in tears about how much support there is here.” Diehl and Ethan Whalen attended the protest to express their grievances about the rising cost of living and diminishing protections for marginalized groups. The young couple both rely on wheelchairs for mobility and are students at the University of Texas at Arlington. “It’s just really hard because we want to actually better ourselves,” Diehl said. “We want to do well in this world, and we even want to start a family eventually, but we can’t do that.

Unfortunately, we can’t even afford to take care of ourselves right now.” Another “No Kings” day of action will involve several Arlington demonstrations next week, including a march into D.C. and a Ballston protest led by local seniors. Over 1,500 people have already signed up for the latest wave of anti-Trump demonstrations in Arlington, part of over 2,000 protests planned nationwide on Saturday, Oct. 18, organizers told ARLnow. We of Action Virginia will kick off the day with protests on several I-66 overpasses running the length of the county.

A similar event will also be happening on a bridge over I-395 in Fairlington, where protesters have been gathering on a regular basis for months. Another demonstration — this one hosted by Third Act Virginia, which focuses on rallying seniors throughout the commonwealth — will gather on the Arlington side of Memorial Bridge at 11 a.m. before marching into D.C., where protesters will join a larger event on the National Mall. “The president thinks his rule is absolute,” an event description says. “But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.”

Duncanville resident Roberta Patience, 72, chants into a megaphone during the “No Kings” protest June 14 at the Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse in Arlington. Patience said she attends every event held in the city. Clarification: The Military parade celebrated the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. Patriotic garments and American flags lined Abram Street on Saturday. Over 1,000 miles away in Washington, D.C., people rallied in similar attire for Flag Day and the U.S.

Army's 250th anniversary parade. Demonstrations in Arlington and hundreds of locations nationwide held a different meaning: “No Kings.” The growing organization and movement push to “reject authoritarianism” displayed by President Donald Trump’s administration, according to the “No Kings” website. The protests are meant to counteract Trump’s military parade, which the “No Kings” organization refers to as a “made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday.” Mike Pesoli, Associated Press Mike Pesoli, Associated Press Gary Fields, Associated Press Gary Fields, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation's capital and communities across the U.S. for " No Kings " demonstrations — what the president's Republican Party is calling "Hate America" rallies. Watch speakers at the 'No Kings' protest in Washington, D.C. in the video player above. They rallied with signs like "Nothing is more patriotic than protesting" or "Resist Fascism," and in many places it looked more like a street party. There were marching bands, a huge banner with the U.S.

Constitution's "We The People," preamble that people could sign, and protesters in frog costumes, which have emerged as a sign of resistance in Portland, Oregon. The June 2025 No Kings protests, also known internationally as the No Dictators or No Tyrants protests, is a series of political demonstrations, largely in the United States, against what the organizers describe as... Army 250th Anniversary Parade and Trump's 79th birthday. Further No Kings protests took place on October 18, 2025.[6] Organizers estimated that more than five million people participated in more than 2,100 cities and towns, including the flagship event in Philadelphia.[7][8][9] More protests took place in the U.S. territories of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands, and in 20 foreign countries, including Canada, Japan, Mexico, and in Europe.

In countries with constitutional monarchies such as Canada and the United Kingdom, the alternate "Dictators" or "Tyrants" titles were favored over "Kings" to avoid confusion with anti-monarchic movements; Hawaii did the same to avoid... The No Kings protests were organized by Indivisible and other progressive organizations[12] as part of a coalition of more than 200 groups, including 50501, the Third Act Movement, American Federation of Teachers, Social Security... The time for assessing this administration is over – now is the moment to raise our voices and be heard. Not just to protest this parade, but to affirm something deeper: that power belongs to the people, that democracy is worth defending, that we still believe in a government of, by, and for the... Inspired by Dr. King's legacy, this mobilization reminds us of his vision of a just, inclusive, and equitable society.

A dream toward which we have dedicated our lives' and urge everyone to stand together in the face of this latest challenge to our fragile democracy.[17] The June 14 demonstrations built on previous nationwide "No Kings" protests, notably the nationwide "No Kings on Presidents' Day" event on February 17,[18][19] and others on April 19.[20] They also followed other protests of... Marine Corps.[1][5] Demonstrators in Arlington Center June 14. / John Burt photo In Arlington, where an estimated 1,000 protested in the Center on April 5 as part of an organized event, Jo Anne Preston told YourArlington: “Since nothing seemed to be planned for Arlington, I suggested...

“We gathered at the corner of Mystic and Mass. Ave. opposite the Unitarian church from 11 to 12. A very last-minute effort with a surprising more than 40 people with flags and signs — and our state representative, Sean Garballey. Lots of support from beeping cars and passing pedestrians who thanked us. Really glad I attended.”

In Belmont, an estimated 700 people demonstrated near the train station. Among them was Arlington resident Bob Schueler, who had attended a sign-making event at Robbins Library before the Belmont protest. “Any chance you have to show opposition to what is going on, you have to take it,” The Belmont Voice quoted him. This news summary by Bob Sprague was published Tuesday, June 16, 2025. It was updated June 20, to add a Lexington Observer link. ARLINGTON, VA — A second round of "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration will include demonstrations over two days in Arlington.

The activist group No Kings Eve - WofA Bridge Brigade will be protesting on seven bridges across Arlington during rush hour. "Bring your flags and join us to ‘rev up the rush hour’ on the eve of No Kings Day. Banners on each bridge will say No Kings. Come for the honks, the joy and the community ahead of the DC rally, to be held on the Mall the next day," according to the organizers. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance. The seven bridges are: Utah Street, Harrison Street, Patrick Henry Street, 5705 Fairfax (pedestrian), Ohio Street, 1500 North Potomac (pedestrian); and at the intersection of Washington and Langston Boulevard.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., No Kings WofA will be gathering on five bridges to protest: North George Mason, 1500 Potomac, and 5705 Fairfax. 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.

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