About 8 million people went to the "No Kings" demonstrations. It would have been better to hold the demonstrations in front of the local offices of Republicans.
On a Saturday, nobody is in those offices. The best spots are the spots that people can and will get to. Republicans are looking at the numbers of protests in their districts; optimizing the numbers is a priority.
Simon, thank you for the link to the Stand Up for Science Virtual Rally. My plans to attend a rally in East Cobb near Atlanta fell apart at the last minute, so I attended virtually instead. SUFS did a great job, featured interesting speakers, and made No Kings Day accessible to all! Over 7000 people attended from all over the world.
More than 2500 protesters joyfully gathered in deep red Gilbert, AZ (home of the despicable Andy Biggs) in the unprecedented March heat. Chandler Gilbert Indivisible sponsored and organized this protest and it was a wonderful event!! So many positive responses from drivers passing by!
A lot of “what’s next?” talk. I believe I read somewhere Indivisible is talking about organizing a nationwide strike May 1. Any word on that? Thoughts?
I don't know that Indivisible is part of the coalition yet. They are not listed on the current roster of sponsoring organizations, which appear to be very, very DSA heavy.
Those pictures are so great to see! Thank you Simon and everyone who submitted them.
What an amazing joyful day yesterday in Sac. A few random impressions:
- A Vietnam vet in a mobility scooter at a freeway banner drop
- A first time protester, moderate, at the banner drop
- High Schoolers speaking at the Capitol and sharing a sculpture they made memorializing those who have died in ICE custody
- Tom Steyer walking around the Capitol grounds, shaking hands and greeting people (me included)
- Just the electricity and energy first getting to the Capitol grounds
- an impromptu sing-a-long of Do You Hear the People Sing
Brought a U.S. flag, ran into a guy from New Jersey who also had a flag and a sign that said: “This Flag and the Nation for which it Stands has ALWAYS Defeated Kings, Dictators, and Fascists.”
We had a large, festive turnout in Bellingham, WA yesterday. I will wait for an official estimate from Indivisible Bellingham, but I think we may not have had the numbers we were hoping for. A couple things worked against us. Many students are elsewhere on spring break. And I-5 is still closed south of Bellingham. Some attendees might have wisely decided to attend one of the five events in Skagit County. Finally, new groups have sprung up in Whatcom County, and some people may have decided to attend closer to home.
One thing I can say for sure: we will have a flood of new members who signed up at the rally. For those of us on the welcome committee, the work continues. People who speak skeptically about these one-day events aren't working to welcome new members and help them find a role in the organization. What do we do after the festivities of No Kings 3? We keep building the movement.
My wife is taking some much-needed time off today. While I sat in the car, attending a meeting of the Whatcom Dems on Zoom, she ran a half-marathon. Then we rushed home, changed and showered, wolfed down some food, and met friends at the rally. Afterward, we volunteered on the cleanup crew and later hung out with friends at a local Indian restaurant-brew pub. Then we came home, ran errands, and finally collapsed on the couch. Whew! What a day!
Went to the protest at Boston Commons. Incredible, peaceful protest!! The biggest challenge of the day was deciding which of the many protest in Boston to attend, a great challenge to have.
A really haunting version of The Times They Are A Changin' by Fort Nowhere that captures the mood of this No Kings. Someone with video talents should do a montage of the protests to this.
So inspiring to see these photos! Thanks to everyone who shared them. Clearly, the sun shone brightly on Lady Liberty yesterday
We are getting more confident and it shows in the Joy of standing up for what we are founded on.
JUSTICE is coming!
Denver had two marches. Many first-time attendees also!
Over a thousand attended in Aurora, also!
https://www.denverpost.com/2026/03/28/colorado-no-kings-denver-protest/?share=dhdi0tt2nndoocpreddo
My son works in Boulder CO, and saw many, many marchers there---who came into his restaurant later, totally enthusiastic and energized!!
Thank you for the link.
We/Shall/Overcome.
About 8 million people went to the "No Kings" demonstrations. It would have been better to hold the demonstrations in front of the local offices of Republicans.
On a Saturday, nobody is in those offices. The best spots are the spots that people can and will get to. Republicans are looking at the numbers of protests in their districts; optimizing the numbers is a priority.
Simon, thank you for the link to the Stand Up for Science Virtual Rally. My plans to attend a rally in East Cobb near Atlanta fell apart at the last minute, so I attended virtually instead. SUFS did a great job, featured interesting speakers, and made No Kings Day accessible to all! Over 7000 people attended from all over the world.
More than 2500 protesters joyfully gathered in deep red Gilbert, AZ (home of the despicable Andy Biggs) in the unprecedented March heat. Chandler Gilbert Indivisible sponsored and organized this protest and it was a wonderful event!! So many positive responses from drivers passing by!
Many hundreds showed up in deep red Provo, UT! Lots of horn honks!
A lot of “what’s next?” talk. I believe I read somewhere Indivisible is talking about organizing a nationwide strike May 1. Any word on that? Thoughts?
May Day Strong is leading that, and Indivisible is one of many organizations in the coalition. More info here:
https://maydaystrong.org/
I don't know that Indivisible is part of the coalition yet. They are not listed on the current roster of sponsoring organizations, which appear to be very, very DSA heavy.
Folks should do their homework on May Day.
The No Kings coalition is holding a national zoom on Tuesday at 8 pm eastern for the next marching orders about May 1.
Those pictures are so great to see! Thank you Simon and everyone who submitted them.
What an amazing joyful day yesterday in Sac. A few random impressions:
- A Vietnam vet in a mobility scooter at a freeway banner drop
- A first time protester, moderate, at the banner drop
- High Schoolers speaking at the Capitol and sharing a sculpture they made memorializing those who have died in ICE custody
- Tom Steyer walking around the Capitol grounds, shaking hands and greeting people (me included)
- Just the electricity and energy first getting to the Capitol grounds
- an impromptu sing-a-long of Do You Hear the People Sing
Brought a U.S. flag, ran into a guy from New Jersey who also had a flag and a sign that said: “This Flag and the Nation for which it Stands has ALWAYS Defeated Kings, Dictators, and Fascists.”
NYT summary of the protest—
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/us/politics/no-kings-rallies-takeaways.html?unlocked_article_code=1.W1A.PmB0.y_4GqwyKnF3N&smid=url-share
There were also many who were with us in spirit but couldn't attend for various reasons.
Reminder - "The power of the people are stronger than the people in power." Sen. Cory Booker
One of my favorite posters I saw yesterday on my town green said,
1969 Anti War Hippie
2026 Anti War Grannie
We had a large, festive turnout in Bellingham, WA yesterday. I will wait for an official estimate from Indivisible Bellingham, but I think we may not have had the numbers we were hoping for. A couple things worked against us. Many students are elsewhere on spring break. And I-5 is still closed south of Bellingham. Some attendees might have wisely decided to attend one of the five events in Skagit County. Finally, new groups have sprung up in Whatcom County, and some people may have decided to attend closer to home.
One thing I can say for sure: we will have a flood of new members who signed up at the rally. For those of us on the welcome committee, the work continues. People who speak skeptically about these one-day events aren't working to welcome new members and help them find a role in the organization. What do we do after the festivities of No Kings 3? We keep building the movement.
My wife is taking some much-needed time off today. While I sat in the car, attending a meeting of the Whatcom Dems on Zoom, she ran a half-marathon. Then we rushed home, changed and showered, wolfed down some food, and met friends at the rally. Afterward, we volunteered on the cleanup crew and later hung out with friends at a local Indian restaurant-brew pub. Then we came home, ran errands, and finally collapsed on the couch. Whew! What a day!
I’d love to see rural and small town photos — like 4th of July ones — from yesterday’s #NoKings events. It had some of that feel yesterday.
Went to the protest at Boston Commons. Incredible, peaceful protest!! The biggest challenge of the day was deciding which of the many protest in Boston to attend, a great challenge to have.
We will win!
A really haunting version of The Times They Are A Changin' by Fort Nowhere that captures the mood of this No Kings. Someone with video talents should do a montage of the protests to this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqYb16K1J28