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CTV News
4 hours ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Ukrainian Congress of Canada, Calgary chapter, hosts rally at city hall
The Ukrainian Congress of Canada, Calgary chapter, hosted a rally at city hall on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to protest Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia heading into this week's G7 Leaders' Summit. Anti-Trump protesters were also in attendance. (Photos by Damien Wood)
Bloomberg
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
‘No Kings' Rallies Draw Massive Crowds in US as Clashes Hit LA
Protesters filled streets in hundreds of cities across the US to oppose President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday, as he held a military parade in Washington. Anti-Trump activists, including labor unions and civil-rights groups, organized the nationwide demonstrations under the banner of 'No Kings,' denouncing what they say are Trump's authoritarian tendencies — and the parade being held on his 79th birthday.
Wall Street Journal
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Wall Street Journal
‘No Kings' Protests: Scenes From Across the Nation
Crowds of demonstrators gathered around the country on Saturday, protesting what they called President Trump's overreach. The rallies, many of which were organized as part of the 'No Kings Day' movement, took place in cities including New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, San Diego and Miami. Organizers reported boisterous but nonviolent crowds whose numbers surpassed attendance projections. Protesters and police clashed Saturday night in downtown Los Angeles and the city declared another curfew. Washington, D.C., the site of Trump's military parade, didn't host a No Kings event. But small crowds held their own anti-Trump protests nearby.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Charlotte ‘No Kings' march packed with anti-Trump chants, signs, boisterous crowds
Chanting 'No kings! No thrones! No crowns!,' crowds packed an uptown Charlotte park Saturday to blast President Donald Trump on his birthday, the day of his Washington, D.C., military parade. 'We have to keep what our foremothers and forefathers fought for,' Jane Whitley, 68, head of the Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County, said moments before the start of the anti-Trump 'No Kings' rally and march in First Ward Park. Demonstrations here and across the country coincide with Flag Day and a military parade in Washington, D.C., by President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Saturday is also Trump's 79th birthday. At least five other protest events were planned around the Charlotte region, from Monroe to Rock Hill. An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 people filled the Charlotte park, according to police and organizers. No CMPD officers were seen in the park, and only a handful were visible on nearby Seventh Street. The crowd included a mix of younger and older protesters who came from across the state. Young supporters have Mexican and Nicaraguan flags tied around their necks like capes. Around 12:20 p.m., supporters filled North Brevard Street for the start of the march, chanting 'Hey hey, ho ho, Donald Trump has got to go!' and 'This is what democracy looks like!' Monroe resident Edgar Ocampo, 21, said he hoped to show immigrants they aren't alone, calling them the 'backbone' of the country. 'No fear,' marchers chanted. 'No hate. No ICE in our state.' Some protesters held posters in one hand and pushed strollers or gripped their dogs' leashes with the other. Two men with bongos kept the beat of the crowd's 'no kings!' chants. Carolyn Eberly, founding director of Indivisible Charlotte, led the audience through the chant. A Trump impersonator on the stage, draped in red regalia and fanning a stack of faux money, scowled in mock outrage, to the crowd's delight. Eberly praised the crowd for their courage in showing up. 'You are the powerful American majority,' she said. 'The power of democracy does not come from the top down.' Mother-daughter duo Nola, 24, and Jessica Stockam, 44, trekked over from Belmont — which does not have a scheduled No Kings protest — for the Charlotte rally. Nola held a sign with a Spanish message peppered with expletives that calls for 'no more orange' — expressed worry about the safety of the LGBTQ and Latino communities, both of which she is a member. Jane Duckwall, 69, was on her way to protest in Charlotte. She planned to tap into her Social Security benefits once she turned 70 next March, but uncertainty and potential changes to the program worry her. 'I'm concerned that they'll stop (the program) or all the money I put into it will be (nixed) or cut in half' she said. 'No Kings' protest planned for Charlotte this weekend. Will streets be closed? 'No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance,' according to the movement's website. '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.' Organizers of the expected 1,400 marches across the country include Indivisible, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Human Rights Campaign. 'The flag doesn't belong to President Trump,' the No Kings website states. 'It belongs to us. On June 14th, we're showing up everywhere he isn't — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.' The events are billed as family-friendly and peaceful. Local organizers are trained in deescalation. Gov. Josh Stein on Friday urged people to protest 'peacefully and lawfully.' Indivisible Charlotte's 'Naked Emperor Rally and March' is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will protest 'authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of our democracy,' according to an Indivisible Charlotte statement. Organizers handed out American flags to those heading into First Ward Park. About 5,700 people registered for the march, Eberly said. 'I really feel like this is going to be the largest mass mobilization since Trump (has been) in office, and I think that says a lot,' Eberly said at the park. 'We want people to realize that they're not alone, that they can come together in community.' Jane Whitley, a 68-year-old Plaza Midwood resident, plans to unfurl a Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County banner at the march. She heads the group. 'We have to keep what our foremothers and forefathers fought for,' Whitley said. On social media site X, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said its top priority will be the safety of residents and visitors. 'We're committed to protecting everyone's right to peacefully gather and encourage everyone coming to uptown to enjoy the city responsibly,' CMPD said. 'Stay hydrated, be aware of your surroundings and remember to lock your car and keep valuables out of sight.' CMPD said it will post road closure updates on social media. Crowds and traffic could delay public transit in uptown, including the Blue Line, Gold Line and CATS bus services, according to a Charlotte Area Transit System alert. Groups in the Charlotte protest also include North Carolina American Federation of Teachers, Carolina Migrant Network, Action NC, Charlotte Metrolina Labor Council, Charlotte Area Liberal Moms and Drum Strong. Other 'No Kings' protests in the Charlotte region include: ▪ Albemarle: 10-11:30 a.m., 703 Leonard Ave. ▪ Monroe: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 301 N. Main St. ▪ Mooresville: 10-11:30 a.m., intersection of Williamson Road and Brawley School Road. ▪ Rock Hill: 2-4 p.m., 111 E. White St. ▪ Waxhaw: 9-11 a.m., 101 E. South Main St. The protests follow ones nationwide this week that started in downtown Los Angeles.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Indianapolis 'No Kings' Anti-Trump protest live updates from Indiana Statehouse
Protestors are expected to fill the Indiana Statehouse's lawn and sidewalks Saturday afternoon as part of a national day of action criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. The volunteer-led 50501 movement — which stands for 50 protests in 50 states on 1 day — has organized several national peaceful protests since February. The group is responsible for an April 5 "Hands off!" demonstration in Indianapolis that drew about 5,000 Hoosiers. The Indianapolis No Kings Mass Protest, which will span noon to 3 p.m., will feature several speakers and music. Protests are planned across the state in 36 cities and towns, including Noblesville, Bargersville, Bloomington, South Bend, Evansville and Fort Wayne. This weekend's mass protest is branded as "No Kings," which will be focused on the Trump administration's actions that protestors believe are authoritarian and blur the line of democracy. Topics include Trump's policy on immigration, education, federal spending cuts, reproductive rights and tariffs. The day also coincides with Trump's 79th birthday and the expansive 250th anniversary military parade planned in Washington, D.C. Larger crowds are expected as Indy Pride is also hosting its annual Pride festival, parade, concert and other celebrations throughout the weekend. The Saturday parade will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Massachusetts Avenue, just before the Statehouse protest begins. Indiana 'No Kings' protests: Anti-Trump protests will happen nationwide on June 14. Here's where they'll happen in Indiana. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis 'No Kings' Anti-Trump protest live updates on crowd, more
