APMassive protests are planned against Donald Trump as part of the No Kings Protest to protest against President and his policies during his second term in the White House. "No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance," NoKings.org states. "From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism − and show the world what democracy really looks like."
Around 1,500 protests are being organized across the US. The 'No Kings' protest coincides with the day of military parade to honour the 250th birthday of the Army and the 79th birthday of the President Trump.
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Here are ten things you need to know about June 14 protests:
- No Kings" protest are planned across the country on June 14, the latest anti-Trump protest organized amid his second term in office. The group organizing the 'No Kings' national day of action accused the Trump administratoon of 'escalating tensions' in a statement released on Sunday.
-The protests are expected to be the biggest one-day anti-Trump administration rally, with more than 100 advocacy groups planning local rallies across 50 states according to Axios.
-"We'll rise together and say: We reject political violence. We reject fear as governance. We reject the myth that only some deserve freedom," wrote the coalition behind "No Kings" rallies planned for June 14.
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-Protests are being organised in more than 1500 US cities and rallies are expected to take place in Michigan, Chicago, Marion, Oshkosh and others. In Chicago, there's a rally in Daley Plaza at noon Saturday, but also events stretching from Beverly to Jefferson Park, and suburbs including Joliet, Oak Park, Evanston and Gurnee, reports Axios.
-In Michigan, A No Kings rally and march are planned for 1–4pm at Clark Park in Detroit, with food, music and speeches, including from U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Events are also planned in about 10 other cities in Metro Detroit, including Dearborn, Ferndale, Novi and Romeo. Times vary, Axios reported.
- The widespread anti-Trump movement will run counter to Trump's multimillion-dollar military parade in D.C. on June 14. More than 100 pro-democracy advocacy groups are partnering to organize the No Kings events.
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-In Oshkosh, according to an event flier, protesters will take to the streets around Opera House Square, 315 N. Main St., from noon to 3 p.m. for what is being described as a “commitment to nonviolent action.” “We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts.”
-The “No Kings” website says, “On June 14—Flag Day—President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like.”
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-No, Kings are not scheduled to have an organized protest in Washington, D.C. "We want to create contrast, not conflict," said Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, one of the partner groups.
-There have been many other protests organized by groups like Indivisible and 50501 since then, including on Memorial Day weekend, "Hands Off" protests in April and May Day demonstrations last month. According to 50501, more than 3 million people turned out for the protests in April.
Around 1,500 protests are being organized across the US. The 'No Kings' protest coincides with the day of military parade to honour the 250th birthday of the Army and the 79th birthday of the President Trump.
ALSO READ: Massive 'No King' protest planned in more than 1500 US cities to counter Trump's June 14 parade: 10 points
Here are ten things you need to know about June 14 protests:
- No Kings" protest are planned across the country on June 14, the latest anti-Trump protest organized amid his second term in office. The group organizing the 'No Kings' national day of action accused the Trump administratoon of 'escalating tensions' in a statement released on Sunday.-The protests are expected to be the biggest one-day anti-Trump administration rally, with more than 100 advocacy groups planning local rallies across 50 states according to Axios.
-"We'll rise together and say: We reject political violence. We reject fear as governance. We reject the myth that only some deserve freedom," wrote the coalition behind "No Kings" rallies planned for June 14.
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-Protests are being organised in more than 1500 US cities and rallies are expected to take place in Michigan, Chicago, Marion, Oshkosh and others. In Chicago, there's a rally in Daley Plaza at noon Saturday, but also events stretching from Beverly to Jefferson Park, and suburbs including Joliet, Oak Park, Evanston and Gurnee, reports Axios.
-In Michigan, A No Kings rally and march are planned for 1–4pm at Clark Park in Detroit, with food, music and speeches, including from U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Events are also planned in about 10 other cities in Metro Detroit, including Dearborn, Ferndale, Novi and Romeo. Times vary, Axios reported.
- The widespread anti-Trump movement will run counter to Trump's multimillion-dollar military parade in D.C. on June 14. More than 100 pro-democracy advocacy groups are partnering to organize the No Kings events.
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-In Oshkosh, according to an event flier, protesters will take to the streets around Opera House Square, 315 N. Main St., from noon to 3 p.m. for what is being described as a “commitment to nonviolent action.” “We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts.”
-The “No Kings” website says, “On June 14—Flag Day—President Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else. No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance. From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism—and show the world what democracy really looks like.”
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-No, Kings are not scheduled to have an organized protest in Washington, D.C. "We want to create contrast, not conflict," said Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, one of the partner groups.
-There have been many other protests organized by groups like Indivisible and 50501 since then, including on Memorial Day weekend, "Hands Off" protests in April and May Day demonstrations last month. According to 50501, more than 3 million people turned out for the protests in April.
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