Somewhat of a useless overall statistic, as while I appreciate the solidarity of other nations, this is our own fuckup to fix.

More than 8 million people protested against the Trump administration at more than 3,300 No Kings events across the US and in more than a dozen countries on Saturday, according to organizers. It’s the greatest number of protests in a single day in US history, said Britt Jacovich, the deputy communications director for Move On, one of the organizers behind No Kings.

Saturday’s protest was the third No Kings, organized by a coalition that also includes “anti-authoritarian” groups Indivisible and 50501, labor unions and other grassroots organizations. The last one in October drew 7 million people nationwide.

A multiplicity of stressors drew protesters across issues, from ICE raids to the war in Iran to voting rights threats. “Since the last No Kings, we’re seeing higher gas prices and groceries, all while there’s an illegal war in Iran,” said Sarah Parker, the executive director of Voices of Florida and a national coordinator for the 50501 movement. “The people of America are pissed.”

At the “flagship” event in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Minneapolis and St Paul, organizers estimate around 200,000 people filled the streets around the state capitol to commiserate, mourn and speak out against the Trump administration.

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[+] 0 points 7 months ago (15 children)
  • [–] [S] 5 points 7 months ago (14 children)

    I like the strawman you set up. I'm neither "under the hood" nor right-wing by any Overton window you want to choose. But one of the community guidelines is that advocating violence is not allowed, so I'm removing your comment.

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  • [–] -4 points 7 months ago (13 children)

    As expected from someone like you.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 7 months ago (12 children)

    Someone like me? A homeless burner? Tread carefully here. I'm happy to give you a vacation.

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  • [–] -4 points 7 months ago (11 children)

    So after this summer, the food shortage caused by Trump will make it near impossible for you to find food in your van on the side of the road in Texas. You’re probably going to die of starvation related illness.

    Have the day you moderated for.

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 7 months ago (10 children)
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  • [–] [S] 2 points 7 months ago (8 children)

    The temp ban suggests otherwise.

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  • [–] -3 points 7 months ago (7 children)

    You banned an account. Not a person. That’s not power.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 7 months ago (6 children)

    You can shill as much as you want. I'm not having it.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 7 months ago (4 children)

    You get seven days off for creating an account with my username.

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  • [–] -1 points 7 months ago (3 children)

    At some point you’re going to realize you have no power over me, or anyone else.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    I can ban as quickly as you can create accounts. You get a month.

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    [–] 13 points 7 months ago*

    I'm so proud of my town (though I'm not gonna dox it/myself here).

    Hundreds of people in a rural area showed up for the last No Kings, far more than apparently anybody was expecting. For many of us, it was our first time. I've met the organizers, just local groups working together, most of the people involved are working class folks dedicating their own free time and had little or no experience with organizing protests or rallies before.

    I braved it last time. Had no idea what to expect. I was actually anxious going in. But here's the thing, it was enjoyable. Lots of like-minded people and it was a safe space. People were having fun. Many of us were meeting new friends.

    And I was shocked at some of the people who showed up that I knew. I had always assumed they were staunch conservatives. Some of them are. But they showed up with signs and cheered, too.

    Really hoping that today is even better. I think that's part of the point: Getting people comfortable with exercising their rights and giving community builders the chance to learn first hand how to organize. That's a fantastic thing.

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  • [–] 10 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Is there a list of cities and times?

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  • [–] 19 points 7 months ago

    This is so satisfying.

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  • [–] 7 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    What about their article about it from yesterday? Or last month when it started to get widely picked up on social media? The Guardian isn’t this “garbage media”. They’re a small -mid size company that doesn’t do what most of us complain about the big corporation media.

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    [–] 1 point 7 months ago

    But will they vote next time?

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