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9 hours ago
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'No Kings' protests planned across NY on June 14: See locations and map
Over 90 "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, June 14, across New York state as millions across the country are expected to take part in a "nationwide day of defiance." The band of protests is expected to amount to the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, No Kings organizers say. Here's what to know. According to the No Kings website, the nationwide protest has been organized to "(reject) authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy." The protests are aligned with President Donald Trump's June 14 military parade in Washington D.C., which is set to honor the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, organizers said. June 14 is also Flag Day and Trump's 79th birthday. A note at the bottom of the website states the No Kings events are "a commitment to nonviolent action." "We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events," the note continues. "Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events." What to know: 'No Kings' protests will be held Saturday around Monroe County There are protests planned in over 1,500 cities across the country, including more than 90 events in New York state, according to a map on the No Kings website. Here's where No Kings protests are planned in the Finger Lakes and Lower Hudson Valley regions. : Lakeshore Boulevard and Durand Eastman Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m. : Twelve Corners, 9-11 a.m. : Intersection of North Main Street and State Street, 8:30-10:30 a.m. : West Church Street and South Main Street, 10 a.m.-noon : 475 Calkins Road, 2-4 p.m. : Main Street, 11 a.m.-noon : NY-5 and NY-15A, noon-1 p.m. : South Main Street and Eastern Boulevard, 2-4 p.m. : Geneseo Gateway Park, 2-3 p.m. : Leicester Village Park, 11 a.m.-noon : Women's Rights National Historical Park, 1-3 p.m. : NY-96 and NY-96A, 10-11 a.m. : Chatsworth Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. : Hudson Fulton Memorial Park, noon-2 p.m. : NY-59 and North Middletown Road, noon-2 p.m. : Croton Point Park, 4-5 p.m. : 1 Kirby Plaza, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To find more locations of where protests will be held, visit Emily Barnes on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: 'No Kings' protests planned across NY on June 14: See locations and map
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Politics
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See map of planned 'No Kings' protests across Florida
More than 2,000 "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, June 14, around Florida and the United States. The protests coincide with Flag Day, President Trump's 79th birthday and the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary celebration and military parade taking place in Washington, D.C. ➤ Live updates: Court sides with Trump over control of National Guard in California Planned before the riots started in Los Angeles, organizers said "No Kings" is "expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office — a mass, nationwide protest rejecting authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy," according to More than 80 protests have been registered in Florida as of the morning of June 13. Here's what you should know. "No Kings" day is planned for Saturday, June 14. The map above shows the location of protests planned in Florida and registered at as of 10 a.m. June 13. For any new locations, as well as locations throughout the U.S., go to Note that some locations registered aren't at a specific address but in general locations. A few are listed as "private" events. "On June 14, millions in more than 2,000 cities and towns will join the No Kings mobilization to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities," said in a news release. The day is intended to be a "national day of peaceful mobilization to defend democracy, reject authoritarian overreach, and stand up for their communities. "The protests come in response to President Trump's escalating use of military force in American cities and a federal agenda that would strip health care from 16 million people while expanding ICE raids targeting immigrants and protestors." Groups organizing "No King" protests across the country include: 50501 ACLU American Federation of Teachers Common Defense Human Rights Campaign Indivisible League of Conservation Voters MoveOn Public Citizen Stand Up America ➤ See the list of almost 200 "partners." This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: No Kings protest in Florida: Map shows locations near me
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a day ago
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Walmart heiress funds anti-Trump ad
A billionaire Walmart heiress has again taken aim at President Trump — this time encouraging people to participate in protests against his second presidency while Trump holds a military parade in Washington on Saturday. Christy Walton, who is the widow of one of the Walmart founder's sons, paid for a full-page ad in The New York Times on Sunday calling for people to 'defend against aggression by dictators' by participating in 'No Kings' demonstrations planned this weekend. Trump's parade is scheduled to take place on the president's 79th birthday, which is also the 250th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Army. A spokesperson for Walton, 76, told The Hill on Thursday that the ad 'focuses on encouraging people to engage peacefully and civically in next weekend's events' and stressed that her support is not related to protests in Los Angeles and elsewhere against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 'Christy has provided no funding to organizations or individuals involved in the demonstrations in Los Angeles or other cities, nor has she provided any funding to those organizing the upcoming events,' the spokesperson said in a statement. 'Her interest is simply in encouraging people to listen to one another, participate in their communities, and productively engage on the issues they care about.' 'She condemns violence in all forms, and her message promotes civic engagement, peaceful dialogue, and the sharing of diverse views and voices,' the statement added. While the ad promotes the No Kings protests and features the website, a No Kings spokesperson told The Hill that the ads were 'not run by or in coordination with' the group. Walmart also distanced itself from Walton's anti-Trump push. Trump rejected the 'king' depiction while speaking to reporters on Thursday. 'I don't feel like a king,' he said. 'I have to go through hell to get stuff approved.' Trump allies, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), have called out Walton's ad online. 'Looks like the Walmart dynasty is big mad about China tariffs,' Luna wrote on the social platform X alongside a photo of the full-page promotion. Some far-right social media accounts also have encouraged boycotts against Walmart stores, despite pushback from the company. 'The advertisements from Christy Walton are in no way connected to or endorsed by Walmart,' a Walmart spokesperson said in a statement to The Hill. 'She does not serve on the board or play any role in decision making at Walmart.' Walton in the past has aligned with the Lincoln Project, giving thousands of dollars to the group of prominent conservatives who oppose Trump and his 'Make America Great Again' agenda. 'The honor, dignity and integrity of our country are not for sale,' Walton's ad this week read in bold text under an image of the Statue of Liberty. 'Our government is of the people, by the people, for the people.' Walton's venture capitalist husband, John T. Walton, who was the second-oldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, died while piloting an experimental aircraft that crashed in 2005. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Indivisible Bemidji's 'No Kings' rally set for June 14
Jun. 12—BEMIDJI — Indivisible Bemidji is hosting a "No Kings" peaceful rally set for 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at the Northwest Indian Community Development Center, located at 1819 Bemidji Avenue N. This is the fourth Indivisible Bemidji rally since April, the second this week, and will hone in on a military parade set for June 14 in Washington, D.C. The parade will commemorate President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and the United States Army's 250th birthday. It will feature tanks, among other military vehicles, rolling down parade routes in the Capitol. The military parade has received criticism and comes at a hefty price tag for taxpayers. Thus, it has sparked yet another national day of protest with organizations mobilizing over 1,500 protests across the nation, according to Indivisible Bemidji. Those with questions or interest in attending can contact Sherry Kloha, event organizer, at (218) 556-1839. Additional Indivisible Bemidji spokespeople are available to discuss different topics and can be reached at indivisiblebemidji@ For a full list of participating cities and event details, one can visit
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2 days ago
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What is No Kings day? See map of protests planned in Connecticut. What you should know
About 30 protests are set to take place across Connecticut on June 14 in response to the Trump administration's policies, including one in Norwich. The 'No Kings National Day of Mobilization' comes as protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Los Angeles have escalated after President Donald Trump deployed federal troops to the state. Thousands of communities across the country have No Kings demonstrations scheduled for June 14, which is also the same day as the Trump administration has planned a pomp-filled military parade in Washington, D.C. In Norwich, the protest will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. in Franklin Square Roundabout, Main Street. The demonstrations are organized by Indivisible, a nonprofit coalition of progressive political action groups. Indivisible said that they're organizing 'to reject corrupt, authoritarian politics.' 'They've defied our courts, deported citizens, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, slashed essential services, and handed billions to their allies,' reads a press release. 'Enough is enough.' The date is significant: June 14 is the day that President Donald Trump is getting a long-dreamt-of military parade — marking the Army's 250th anniversary on a date that coincides with his own birthday. The protests are a retaliation to the parade, and meant to draw attention away from it. Organizers say action is being taken to reject the notion the country is ruled by a "king" and to show what democracy looks like: "people, united, refusing to be ruled." 'This country doesn't belong to a king — and we're not letting him throw himself a parade funded by tens of millions of our taxpayer dollars while stealing from us and stripping away our rights, our freedoms, and the programs our families rely on,' says the release. Indivisible said that the protests are meant to be nonviolent and discouraged bringing weapons of any kind. About 30 communities in Connecticut are holding No Kings protests on June 14. Here's a list as of June 11. ➤ Bethel Bridgeport Brookfield Canton Cornwall Dayville Durham East Haddam East Lyme Ensfield Glastonbury Guilford Hartford Litchfield Manchester Middletown New Haven New London Newton Norwich Salisbury Southbury Stamford Torrington Trumbell Warren Waterbury Westport Willimantic Windsor To see a map of registered No Kings protests across the U.S., go to Trump has promised retaliation for protesters at the military parade. 'For those people that want to protest, they're going to be met with very big force,' Trump said in a statement at the Oval Office on June 10. 'This is people that hate our country, but they will be met with very heavy force.' Contributing: Dan Medeiros This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: No Kings day protests planned June 14. See locations of CT events
