Third ‘No Kings’ protest planned for March 28

GREENE COUNTY―Protestors are once again expected to take to the streets of cities, towns and villages across the country on Saturday, March 28 for a third “No Kings” rally against what organizers say are President Donald Trump’s authoritarian actions.

More than 1,000 protests have already been confirmed across the country, according to NoKings.org. Locally, as of Friday, the list includes Athens, Tannersville, Hudson and Saugerties.

A March 28 “No Kings” protest has not been confirmed in Catskill where hundreds of people gathered in front of the Greene County Courthouse last year during the first two rallies.  

“In June, over five million people attended ‘No Kings’ events, and over seven million people attended local ‘No Kings’ events last October. The March 28 mobilization is expected to be even larger than October’s, as more and more Americans rise up against President Trump’s increasing authoritarianism and federal abuses,” NoKings.org states.

Led primarily by the progressive advocacy group Indivisible, “No Kings” protests have been organized by a coalition of more than 200 national and local groups.

"The Trump regime is doubling down on fear and force to intimidate communities and silence dissent. What we are seeing in Minnesota is a tragic example of that, with immigrant families and Black and brown communities being terrorized. From Alex Pretti to Renee Good to the tens of thousands showing up in subzero weather, we are also seeing a massive movement of brave people standing up for their neighbors and against this regime,” said Ezra Levin, co-executive director of Indivisible.

“Now, it's on all of us to show up and to stay nimble to meet the threats of this regime in real time. ‘No Kings’ is not just a slogan or a single day of action. It’s a principle we carry every day as we stand in solidarity with communities being harmed and confront authoritarianism wherever it shows up—from Los Angeles to Minneapolis,” Levin added.

The March 28 “No Kings” protest will include what organizers say is the “flagship” event in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN.

In January, NoKings.org launched what is called “Eyes on ICE,” a virtual training program described as “designed to equip Americans with tools to exercise their rights and safely monitor federal law enforcement actions.”

“Peaceful, people-led movements have always led the way for real change. Last year, millions joined us to send a resounding message that we, the people, will not be intimidated by President Trump’s fear tactics. We are at a dangerous moment for our democracy—it’s time to come together again and fight to stay free,” said Deirdre Schifeling, chief political and advocacy officer for the American Civil Liberties Union.

The president has been largely silent on the protests, telling reporters last June, “I don’t feel like a king. I have to go through hell to get stuff approved.”

Following the October rallies, a Trump campaign social media post mocked the monarch characterization by sharing a fake computer-generated video―set to the song “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins―depicting the president wearing a crown and flying a plane marked “King Trump” that drops brown liquid on protesters. The White House also posted an A.I.-generated image on social media of Trump and Vice President JD Vance wearing crowns.

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