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Events scheduled in more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities, aligning behind message that the US is sliding into authoritarianism
Americans across all 50 states will march in protests against the Trump administration on Saturday, aligning behind a message that the country is sliding into authoritarianism and there should be no kings in the US.
Millions are expected to turn out for the No Kings protests, the second iteration of a coalition that marched in June in one of the largest days of protest in US history. Events are scheduled for more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities.
Donald Trump has cracked down on US cities, attempting to send in federal troops and adding more immigration agents. He is seeking to criminalize dissent, going after left-leaning organizations that he claims are supporting terrorism or political violence. Cities have largely fought back, suing to prevent national guard infusions, and residents have taken to the streets to speak out against the militarization of their communities.
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What is the percentage needed, historically, to decidedly turn the tide?
I’m curious to see if: A. That percentage mark is achieved and B. If said rule of thumb works still, or if the world we are in now somehow still holds back reform, for the first time in history.
Gonna be an interesting day
That percentage is only of importance if you stick to it. Not when the protest just last a few hours and everyone goes home after that. Then you will need way more than that 3.5% Now if they stayed/reassembled for days/weeks on end, then we are talking.
Let’s hope this is a start of that. But if it dies out as fast as the last No Kings day, I don’t have high hopes.
The closest we came to that was Occupy, back in the Bush years. Then, no lie, a van of guys in black with face coverings exited an suv, walked into the crowd, and started breaking things. After that, dispersal tactics were used by law enforcement.
Before that though? People brought tents.
Are you referring to the “3.5% rule”? Would require a little over 12million to reach that supposed target.
I think Chenoweth specifically cited 3.5% as Sustained protest, rather than a single day effort. A big part of these spread out protests is building groundswell, showing we’re not alone, and meeting like minded patriots to coordinate future action. Even if it were 20 M today, if they came out for two hours and went home, I don’t expect the gov to just magically revert to a constitutional republic. Plenty of work ahead
Love it - that feels very do-able these days. I’ll be out there in my political attire and holding a sign. Hope others are able to make it too!!
