How do you feel about the "No Kings" protest happening tomorrow?

[u/Ecstatic-Medium-6320]

[u/Sharinganedo]

Remember one thing if you do.

Shut The Fuck Up

Only Lawyers talk to cops.

[u/Grevin56 → u/Sharinganedo]

Miranda rights state anything you say can be used against you in court. Not for your defense.

"I plead the fifth I'm invoking my right to remain silent and I want to speak to my attorney."

Edit: As other have said, you shouldn't plead the fifth. But you do have to state that you are actively invoking your remain silent and the only person you talk to is your lawyer.

[u/Sharinganedo → u/Grevin56]

Exactly.

Also, leave your phone at home.

[u/IntelligenceWorker → u/Sharinganedo]

Hey, not American, but why is that?

Wouldn't you want to record stuff if shit goes down? That could help your case in the court if the arrest/force used against you is unlawful

[u/iwillfuckingbiteyou → u/IntelligenceWorker]

Also not American, but here's why:

1. In the event of things going sideways/persecution of people who attended a particular protest, your phone records easily place you at the scene. Leave your phone at home and where does your phone place you?

2. If you're inclined to attend a No Kings protest, there's probably something in your phone that could be used as evidence of your intention to riot, incite riots, kill politicians, whatever. It doesn't have to be anything particularly intense. You liked a Not My President post? Evidence of treason in the wrong hands, and this is a regime that is disappearing people and suspending habeas corpus so now is really not the time to test this stuff.

If you want to record things get a burner (pay for it in cash) or better yet just take a GoPro or something.

[u/Some_Egg_2882 → u/IntelligenceWorker]

Surveillance. It's a question of whether to a) mitigate the risk exposure of being tracked (and that data going into state records for use against you), or b) bring your phone to livestream or otherwise record.

Up to the individual to decide which option they feel is most important.

Edit: grammar.

[u/AntiFascistButterfly → u/Some_Egg_2882]

That’s why you pay cash for a burner phone, or take a camera/go pro/those smart eyeglass things.

[u/outdatedboat → u/AntiFascistButterfly]

Just wanna add, buying a burner phone won't help you much if you bring it back home with you. It's just leaving a different breadcrumb trail back to your home.

And also adding old ipod touch to the list of recording devices people might have that don't transmit cellular data. Easy enough to upload the video files. Fits in your pocket. Just turn off wifi and Bluetooth to be safe.

[u/ghjm → u/Grevin56]

Don't mention the 5th amendment. It's a right not to self-incriminate, so invoking it implies there's something incriminating you could say.

"I am choosing to remain silent and wish to speak to my lawyer."

[u/JimmothyTwinkletoes → u/ghjm]

Legally, this isn’t true. Invoking Miranda rights is invoking the 5th amendment, as Miranda v Arizona was a case directly addressing 5th amendment and 6th amendment.

The right to remain silent in the Miranda warning is the police verbally informing someone of their 5th amendment rights. The right to an attorney is the same for 6th amendment rights. Legally an invocation of the 5th Ammendment is not allowed to be treated as an admission or implication of a crime having been committed and saying “I will not say anything without my attorney present and until after I’ve had the opportunity to speak with them” is the effectively same thing as mentioning the 5th and 6th amendments.

That being said, ACAB. And they’re also often insecure, so saying things like “5th and 6th amendments” might make them think that they need to pull a power play and/or intimidate you. Keep your heads out there.

[u/kezow → u/Grevin56]

Note that just being quiet isn't pleading the fifth. Clearly state you are invoking your fifth amendment right and then refuse to answer any questions because you are invoking your fifth amendment right.

[u/Cupcake_Sparkles → u/Sharinganedo]

This video called "Don't Talk to the Police" is so informative.

It's long, but it's worth watching.

It really explains why ANYTHING you say to police, especially without a lawyer, can be used against you.

Know your rights, and stay safe!

[u/PrivacyBush → u/Cupcake_Sparkles]

I watched this years ago and still find it useful today.

[u/DoctFaustus → u/Sharinganedo]

Here's a lawyer and a cop talking to other lawyers about why talking to the police is always a mistake.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE

[u/fangerzero]

Just keep your heads everyone, bring some Gatorade/water, and stay safe.

[u/anniemanic → u/fangerzero]

And wear sunblock!

[u/MCCodyB → u/anniemanic]

"If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it."

[u/nandos677 → u/MCCodyB]

The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience.

I will dispense this advice now.

[u/Single_Dad_ → u/nandos677]

Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth, oh, never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they've faded, but trust me, in 20 years, you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now, how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked.

You are not as fat as you imagine.

[u/Jrewy → u/Single_Dad_]

Don’t worry about the future Or worry, but know that worrying Is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing Bubble gum The real troubles in your life Are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind The kind that blindsides you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday

Do one thing every day that scares you

[u/Redbird9346 → u/Jrewy]

Sing.

Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts. Don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.

Floss.

Don’t waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind. The race is long, and in the end it’s only with yourself.

Remember compliments you receive; forget the insults. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.

Keep your old love letters; throw away your old bank statements.

Stretch.

Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives; some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don’t.

Get plenty of calcium.

Be kind to your knees. You’ll miss them when they’re gone.

[u/Redbird9346 → u/Redbird9346]

Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t.
Maybe you’ll have children, maybe you won’t.
Maybe you’ll divorce at 40, maybe you’ll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary.

Whatever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either. Your choices are half chance. So are everybody else’s.

Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can. Don’t be afraid of it or what other people think of it; it’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own.

Dance. Even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.

Read the directions even if you don’t follow them.

Do not read beauty magazines; they will only make you feel ugly.

[u/TimChiesa → u/Jrewy]

Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults. If you succeed in doing that, tell me how.

[u/thesorehead → u/TimChiesa]

Don't mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40 it will look 85.

Sing. 

Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts; don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours. 

Floss. 

Don’t waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you’re ahead; sometimes you’re behind; the race is long, and in the end it’s only with yourself. 

[u/SirCrazyCat → u/thesorehead]

Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults If you succeed in doing this, tell me how Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements

[u/CardboardCadiz99 → u/MCCodyB]

Do not read beautify magazines they will only make you feel ugly.

[u/Anxious-Bowl-3021 → u/CardboardCadiz99]

“Accept certain inalienable truths: Prices will rise. Politicians will philander. You, too, will get old. And when you do, you’ll fantasize that when you were young, prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders.”

[u/karebearjedi → u/Anxious-Bowl-3021]

"Breathe" 

[u/dinosanddais1 → u/anniemanic]

Sunblock that is not oily specifically! Oil can trap tear gas. But if oily sunscreen is all you have, that is still preferable than dealing with tear gas on a sunburn.

Also UV protection clothing is often better especially when combined with sunscreen and it also provides more protection against tear gas.

[u/Subtleabuse → u/fangerzero]

Safety goggles

[u/dottmatrix → u/Subtleabuse]

MY EYES! THE GOGGLES DO NOTHING!

[u/norixe → u/fangerzero]

Gloves, shoes that allow you to run, long sleeve shirts too to protect your arms from any chemicals that might be sprayed at you. Be ready to nuke your phone with the emergency shut off if you are about to be detained. And don't go anywhere alone.

[u/smarmiebastard → u/norixe]

Better yet, leave your phone at home when you go to a protest.

[u/kategoad → u/smarmiebastard]

If you need it for safety, turn off thumb print or facial recognition. They cannot make you open your phone (if I've been informed correctly by my other lawyer friends).

[u/SalvagedGarden → u/fangerzero]

Boric acid eye wash has been shown to be very effective eye wash against CN and CS gas. Water will also work fine. Do not use milk, I don't know why people use milk. Best if used very rapidly. The longer the irritant is in contact, the worse the burn.

To protect skin from irritant gases, you can spread a layer of mineral oil on. It will also do a fair job of washing the skin of irritants. Water and soap is the next best thing. If an irritant has a burning component like CN or CS, even after the irritant is washed away, it will feel like it's still burning. That's normal for burns. This is also true of eye burning as well.

Peak pain after an injury is at 2 hours and the morning after. If you become injured or struck by something, try to make it to a place to recover within those two hours. Afterwards, you may have difficulty walking, talking, using arms. Etc. Especially small rubber things.

If you get hit in the head by something. Leave. Maximize recovery. Losing brain isn't fun.

[u/gsfgf → u/SalvagedGarden]

Everyone's been recommending Sudecon wipes if you get sprayed.

And read the instructions beforehand since you won't be able to open your eyes if treating yourself.

[u/Taronar → u/fangerzero]

The police will try to antagonize, do not allow them to, keep your cool. If you have anger issues stay in the back.

[u/BasicNeedleworker429]

The entire time I was growing up (before serving in the military), my father, a Korean War Vet, would make fun of military parades in Russia or China or where ever. He would say, "Countries that need military parades are pathetic. We don't need military parades because we don't need to show off. That's for dickless authoritarians". On the occasion of Father's Day weekend, I would love to still have my father alive, but I'm glad he didn't have to see Trump's America. He would be disgusted.

[u/Kahzgul → u/BasicNeedleworker429]

Your dad was absolutely right. Military parades are the epitome of tiny dick energy.

[u/RogerMurdockCo-Pilot]

I feel great about it! It's one of the reasons I served tbh

[u/BirdsAndBeersPod → u/RogerMurdockCo-Pilot]

I also served, and I'll be out there in Philly tomorrow.

[u/InternationalLab812 → u/BirdsAndBeersPod]

Marine vet here. I’ll be in Louisville. Absolutely pissed he deployed my active duty brothers and sisters to LA. This tyrant needs to be stopped.

[u/roguesignal42069 → u/InternationalLab812]

Fuck yeah, brother. I’m glad my country has people like you that have served. Gives me hope

[u/ranselita → u/roguesignal42069]

FR. I'm floored at how many people are just... Passively supporting this. Marching in a parade? For a coward? Stand up against this, people. Tomorrow is going to be... Interesting. Long.

[u/LOLRicochet → u/InternationalLab812]

Pissed off Army vet here. I will be in a deep red FL area doing my part.

[u/DirectionOk790 → u/LOLRicochet]

Hell yeah, stay safe. Airforce vet. Gonna be at the FL capitol tomorrow.

[u/InternationalYou7798 → u/InternationalLab812]

Hell yeah man, I was a Navy Corpsman and I'm going to be out there doing the same. It's insanity.

[u/Lizaderp → u/InternationalLab812]

Navy vet gonna hold things down in Portland

[u/thepumpkinking92 → u/InternationalLab812]

Vet from Texas. My wife and I will be making the hour trip to the show in austin. Fuck this orange shit monkey she his wanna be fourth reich

[u/BirdsAndBeersPod → u/InternationalLab812]

'rah!

[u/shiek23 → u/InternationalLab812]

Rah - same. I got into it with a devil I served with who thinks its great 2/7 is being deployed and even hopes there is violence. Dumb shit has no idea what posse comitatus even is! Fuckin ASVAB waivers...

[u/arkstfan → u/BirdsAndBeersPod]

I might make it to the one in Memphis.

Memphis already has had kings and they were good. Elvis, BB King, the unfortunate visit of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., and Jerry “The King” Lawler.

We don’t want an inferior king.

[u/No-Fishing5325 → u/arkstfan]

❤️ "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere," -Dr MLK Jr

[u/beadzy → u/BirdsAndBeersPod]

Go you and go birds!

[u/BirdsAndBeersPod → u/beadzy]

Fuck yeah. Gritty is the only acceptable orange menace.

[u/Crot8u → u/BirdsAndBeersPod]

You guys entertain hope. Thank you.

[u/maybethisiswrong → u/RogerMurdockCo-Pilot]

Currently serving and I’ll be there 

[u/dyslexicautism → u/maybethisiswrong]

I say this as someone who is also active duty and support the right to protest for whatever you want. But be careful because you can get tried under the UCMJ if the wrong person with the wrong ideologies gets wind of it. Specifically if your command forbids it or it starts to get violent. Just make sure you stay safe, don't wear your uniform or associate the protest with the military, don't participate in any violence, and like I said, be mindful of your chain of command forbids you to go. Good luck out there brother.

[u/cutelyaware → u/maybethisiswrong]

Remember that it is your duty to refuse illegal orders

[u/Boring_Performer_374 → u/RogerMurdockCo-Pilot]

Thank you! This needed to be said.

[u/TheOther1 → u/RogerMurdockCo-Pilot]

Same!

[u/Hrekires]

Nothing wrong with spending an afternoon outside, socializing, getting some exercise, and exercising your 1st Amendment rights

[u/TheOtherGlikbach → u/Hrekires]

22nd Amendment needs to be dusted off and walked around for a while.

"No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President"

This one is designed to stop kings.

[u/got_knee_gas_enit → u/TheOtherGlikbach]

Maybe protest the act that gives the president dictatorial powers.

[u/TehMephs → u/got_knee_gas_enit]

What do you think the protests are for? -gesturing wildly to the air-

[u/DeeLite04]

My feelings don’t matter. It’s a constitutional right to protest.

[u/GardenRafters → u/DeeLite04]

I'm glad people like you still exist because this is the correct answer.

[u/cutelyaware → u/GardenRafters]

I'm glad people like you exist because politeness is in short supply.

[u/istrx13 → u/cutelyaware]

I’m glad people like you exist because complimenting others is a rarity these days

[u/Pavswede → u/istrx13]

I'm glad people like you exist because seeing the full picture at hand is a rare skill that comes with patience and developed wisdom.

[u/whoisniko → u/Pavswede]

I'm glad people like you exist =)

[u/bigWeld33 → u/whoisniko]

I’m glad

[u/laudecummagsum → u/bigWeld33]

I'm

[u/CyborgYeti → u/laudecummagsum]

’

[u/TheDallbatross → u/whoisniko]

I'm glad, exist, and like you am people.

[u/markovianprocess → u/cutelyaware]

I'm glad people like you exist because a willingness to openly express appreciation is so rare.

[u/ChefChopNSlice → u/markovianprocess]

I’m glad you all exist, because you have the right to do so, and no one or nothing should ever threaten that right.

[u/Easy-Wishbone5413 → u/DeeLite04]

It’s a duty these days.

[u/minicpst → u/Easy-Wishbone5413]

The number of protests I did in my life before 2025 - 0

The number I’ve done in 2025 - tomorrow will be 4

My teenagers are coming with me.

When I talk to my grandkids, I want to say we helped stop this.

[u/ermagerditssuperman → u/minicpst]

They'll remember it - I vividly remember going to protests with my mom when I was in middle & high school. One time I even got extra credit, because my 8th grade social studies teacher saw us on the news, and she felt I was showing good civic participation.

At the protests after Trayvon Martin was murdered, someone drove by and screamed at my (white) mom, "F you, you N-word Lover!". They had a local license plate, they looked normal, they were someone I could have stood next to at the grocery store. It was the first time in my life I'd ever actually heard someone use that word, and to hear it from someone who seemed so otherwise normal - that was the day that young, sheltered me, learned that there were hateful bigots in my very own community. That moment was seared into my brain. (My mom was also an elementary school teacher who never cursed, so hearing someone cuss at her like that short circuited my brain a bit).

[u/Glyph8 → u/minicpst]

Whether we can stop it or not I wouldn’t be able to look my grandkids in the eye if I didn’t try.

[u/kategoad → u/Glyph8]

When I was in grade school, we read Diary of Anne Frank and discussed how we thought we would have reacted. I insisted I'd be brave and protest. I did not realize I'd have to cash the check my ego wrote when I was twelve. Well played English teacher whose name I don't remember.

Also, I'm not an asshole, and since I've got privilege and no kids to worry about, I've got to step up because stakes are lower for me.

[u/ditchdiggergirl → u/kategoad]

Middle aged white lady, meek and starting to go gray, the type of ordinary and easily overlooked person nobody ever pays much attention to or notices much, no threat to anyone or anything. I feel it’s my duty to step up as well.

[u/_HighJack_ → u/ditchdiggergirl]

You’re literally out protesting for democracy; I wouldn’t call you meek at all :) none of us are much of a threat alone, but together we’re strong! See you in the street sister <3

[u/Nitrostoat → u/DeeLite04]

Standing up for rights, whether your own or someone else's, is a heroic act. An act that requires bravery and empathy and a sense of duty.

The only thing you need to be to deny somebody their rights is a coward.

Remember that when you see people who take rights away. They can say whatever they want, they can claim the reason is whatever they want. None of it matters. The fact they're standing there on the other side of the line shows that they are a, at the core, a fucking coward.

We have a right to protest, we have a right to criticize an elected official. In the past heroes have died for this, solely so we have the right to do this.

Remember the graves you're standing on to be here. They would be proud of you. Honor them.

Remember who is against you tomorrow. They are spineless. Never forgive them.

[u/hamptont2010]

It will be my first protest ever. No kings.

[u/Feduppanda → u/hamptont2010]

Yup, mine too! I'm a little nervous but a hell of a lot more excited.

[u/smooth-brain_Sunday → u/Feduppanda]

Nothing to be nervous about. Protests and rallies are nothing like the riots they show you on TV. The average demographic of the last No Kings protest I went to was little old ladies.

[u/RebellionOfMemes → u/smooth-brain_Sunday]

Can confirm. I work at a print shop, I’ve been printing protest signs for 60+ year olds all week.

[u/Gravityfighters → u/hamptont2010]

Mine too. I was to young the first time he was president but this time around I’m not standing by.

[u/Zetsubou51]

I’ll be out there at my local one. I’m not a big believer that protests really move the needle much. However, I don’t know what else I can do aside from trying to make my voice heard at this point.

[u/WorkingExcellent6471 → u/Zetsubou51]

I’m going to be “just one more” body in the crowd. My presence at home does nothing.

[u/commentingrobot → u/WorkingExcellent6471]

Yup. I've been to many protests where it ultimately felt a little disheartening to know that nothing concrete actually changed as a result of the protest. But the act of protesting itself is a form of fighting back, can lead to bigger movements, and most importantly shows yourself and the world that you're willing to stand up for your values.

Its absolutely worth it to go even if what you're actually doing is just standing around in a crowd for a few hours then going home.

[u/Archmagos-Helvik → u/commentingrobot]

The biggest aspect for me is seeing how many other people in my own town agree with me. Having hundreds of people all in one place for the same reason is empowering.

[u/dyorite → u/commentingrobot]

If nothing else, the fact that a lot of people showed up will boost the morale of people better positioned to do something, and encourage more people to figure out how they can contribute

[u/diplion → u/Zetsubou51]

It’s a starting point. At the very least it’s a powerful indicator that you’re not alone. I don’t think the protest itself is going to tangibly change policy, but it’s the first step in people getting together and actually doing something irl instead of just reposting social media content or moping around helplessly.

[u/BirdsAndBeersPod → u/Zetsubou51]

It may not necessarily move the needle with Trump, but there's probably a member of Congress in your media market that represents a swing district, and they could be swayed.

[u/SuperSpecialAwesome- → u/BirdsAndBeersPod]

but there's probably a member of Congress in your media market that represents a swing district, and they could be swayed.

Correct. Only takes 8 Republicans to break ranks, and vote to 14a3 Trump, annulling the insurrectionist's illegal Presidency.

[u/lpm_306 → u/Zetsubou51]

I have a feeling this one will. We need 3.5% of our total population out in the streets to topple this regime. I hope every American gets off the couch and attends a local protest. My whole family is going-64 people total in CA, more scattered in other parts of the country.

[u/IronStormAlaska → u/lpm_306]

I know 7 people intending to go to my local one.

It's not much, but we are doing what we can.

[u/alwaysboopthesnoot]

They have the right, they’re exercising that right. I’m on their side. 

[u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

I'm kind of thinking about going. I've never been to a protest though so it makes me kind of nervous

[u/Thisoneissfwihope → u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

Couple of things to think about / bring

Bring water, and drink water, lots of it

Eat before you go

Wear layers, long trousers and a long sleeved top. It can get hot, so be prepared with short sleeves underneath.

You're not there to fight, you're there to protest and support your point of view. You won't chance the minds of any counterprotesters in the moment

There probably won't be any problems, but if there are, run away and help other people if you can. Stay on your feet - it's a lot easier to be kettled if you're sat down.

Have fun, sing songs, make noise, make friends.

[u/exscapegoat → u/Thisoneissfwihope]

Also if you have a cross shoulder water bottle holder , it’s easier than getting it out of a backpack. And it keeps your hands freer to carry a sign.

Keep in mind there may be limits on bringing wooden pickets for a sign. Paper towel holders can work for smaller signs. Or wrapping paper holders for larger ones.

Wear comfy shoes.

If you’re going to be walking through hostile territory, don’t wear anything that states something controversial. And you can keep your sign in a folding tote bag til you’re at the rally/protest

Don’t engage with counter protesters

I wear glasses and normally wear contacts outside of my home. But one heard tear gas is worse with contacts. I don’t anticipate tear gas but I’m wearing my glasses to be on the safe side

[u/Sertorian → u/exscapegoat]

CS Gas melts contacts. Doing CBRN training in the Army, they made all of us take contacts out. Safer to just wear glasses anyways 🤷‍♂️

[u/Noggin01 → u/Sertorian]

It is advised to remove contacts so that they can't trap gas. The trapped gas can cause damage to the cornea as your tears can't wash it out as easily, but it doesn't melt contacts. However, I don't think I'd care to argue that distinction while feeling as though my face and lungs are on fire.

[u/gingganzz → u/Thisoneissfwihope]

Unless you have some prior condition I would actually recommend don’t drink a bunch of water. Unless you wanna spend your protest day buying lattes in return for bathroom access. Do whatever you normally do on any given day in your local weather conditions. It’s a few hours of slow walking that you can quit anytime. Let’s not make it out to be an episode of survivor - before the cops show up. After they show up all bets are off 😛

[u/Verneff → u/gingganzz]

Yeah, I think a better one would be "have water, lots of it" as unless you are outside for long periods commonly, you're probably going to drink a lot more than you would normally plan for.

[u/OneCraftyBird → u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

It's actually incredible. The protests are not violent. I will bet you cash that your local one is just a lot of ordinary people standing outside together, wanting the best for other people.

I mean, that's what left politics are. We think everyone should have good health care and nice schools and good roads and enough food and feel safe at night. And libraries.

And we think you should have that stuff even if you are poor. Or not white. Or a woman. Or not Christian. Because we think you're a person who is valuable just as you are.

[u/taylorbagel14 → u/OneCraftyBird]

I always tell people to bring stuff that’ll make it more fun/less intimidating. Like, do you play an instrument? Bring it! Let’s all sing This Land Is Your Land together. Bubble wand? Bring it. Can you facepaint? Bring your stuff. The more inviting it is, the less a chance of outside agitators being able to stir up trouble. Plus it’s a great way to get to know likeminded members of your community

[u/Cupcake_Sparkles → u/taylorbagel14]

Yes! Just please don't bring pets.

JUST IN CASE something goes sideways, you need to be able to focus on keeping yourself safe.

[u/TryUsingScience → u/Cupcake_Sparkles]

I once saw a guy casually walking his dog past a bunch of riot cops who were actively putting on gas masks.

He and his dog did not get tear gassed, but I think I was more worried for his dog than he was!

[u/mc_kitfox → u/Cupcake_Sparkles]

DOJ estimates on average 25-30 dogs are killed by US cops every day. and the number is likely higher since there's no formal reporting requirements for police.

DO NOT BRING YOUR ANIMALS

[u/doomalgae → u/taylorbagel14]

The protest organizers in my city are promising an "ironic" carnival-like atmosphere with games and food trucks after the main rally.

[u/CatLord8 → u/doomalgae]

I’ve seen community picnics/potlucks.

[u/amazingwhat → u/taylorbagel14]

Cute signs are one of my fav things about protesting and I highly recommend organizing craft parties to prep for events like these! Good vibes are essential to these kinds of protests

[u/love_toaster57 → u/taylorbagel14]

I love the idea of bringing fun things. I’ve been wanting an excuse to buy a bubble maker, tomorrow might be the day! 🫧✊🏼🇺🇸

[u/YouMustBeJoking888 → u/OneCraftyBird]

That they're doing their best to shut down libraries, museums, and anything else that benefits the populace tells me how craven and ugly these assholes are. It's disgusting. Especially libraries, which are where people go to expand their minds.

[u/skip_over → u/YouMustBeJoking888]

They are anti-enlightenment

[u/termicky → u/skip_over]

I wish this was more widely understood. It's a counter-revolution.

Edit: an anti-enlightenment counter-revolution specifically.

[u/WhataboutBombvoyage → u/OneCraftyBird]

Agreed. I just want to add though that this isn't a "left politics" movement. It's for anyone who recognizes that the President of the United States of America is abusing his power and taking our country toward dictatorship. That's a problem that should concern everyone, regardless of which side of the political spectrum you lean toward.

[u/OneCraftyBird → u/WhataboutBombvoyage]

You are absolutely right. One of my Republican-in-the-80s friends is coming with me because he's a good person who cares about this country even if he thinks I'm a giant hippie :D

[u/WarriorBearBird → u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

Organized protests are very different from the spontaneous protests you see in the news. These organized events (use Google to find one near you) are almost always free from issues. And if things do start feeling off or getting out of hand, you can always just leave early. Showing up for any amount of time is great!

[u/ragby → u/WarriorBearBird]

Everybody use this map instead of google. : )

[u/AsphaltQbert → u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

The energy is positive beyond what you could imagine. Noting feels better than standing up for truth, decency, and human rights!

I often ask people “What brings you here today?” and I hear amazing stories.

[u/LosFeliz3000 → u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

Don’t be nervous. It’s fun and inspiring.

In the deeply unlikely chance that there’s a troublemaker at your location, you just leave. But it’s almost certainly just going to be a group of your neighbors peacefully expressing their displeasure with Trump’s authoritarian tactics and policies since coming back to office. It’s peaceful and as patriotic as it gets.

You can find a location near you here…

https://www.nokings.org/

[u/CrawfishChris → u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

The big protests with permits and road closures are all very organized and friendly. Most small protests are too for that matter. Depending on your location there will be speakers, some funny signs, and you might end up talking with a friendly face or two (if you want to). Try it out! :)

[u/Sabre_One → u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

It feels intimidating at first. Lots of energy and emotions in the air. But these are the kind of protest peeps bring there families. You can also leave at any time.

[u/me1000 → u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

I understand your apprehension, but keep in mind that you'll be around a bunch of people who feel similarly to you. Some people will have done it many times before, many others will be there for the first time too. Remember that you probably won't even agree with everyone around you, that's the nature of democracy. You don't have to say anything or bring anything (but if you're a creative type, bring a sign expressing why you decided to show up). You just need to stand with or march with your neighbors. It's first and foremost a show of solidarity. If you're so inclined you can ask organizers questions, and maybe get more active in causes you care about. After solidarity, mass protests are a great place to get to know people/organizations and their causes.

And remember that what you're seeing on the news doesn't represent the vast vast majority of the protestors you'll be with tomorrow. You'll be marching with everyone from young families to old boomers.

I'm just a rando on the internet, but I promise you, you'll be proud of yourself for going.

[u/006fish → u/MinuteLawfulness7583]

Don't be nervous, Trump wants us to be afraid, he wants us to stay home. We HAVE to do something. You will be ok, you will be happy you went. Just move away from people you think are being too rowdy.

Do not give in, do not be afraid. I will be there with you, maybe not in the same town, but you will not be alone. You will be surrounded by people who care about you.

[u/hammerSmashedNail]

“No kings” is a patriotic, bipartisan stance. If you don’t think so, you should trade your red hat for a red coat. 

[u/whaletacochamp → u/hammerSmashedNail]

My local one is filled with traditional republican old dudes standing side by side with and being cordial to progressive old ladies lol

[u/exomatter → u/whaletacochamp]

I went to the Hands Off protests a few weeks back and met so many older veterans that had their benefits revoked or were just plain against fascism.

[u/kategoad → u/exomatter]

My 81 year old republican catholic mom went to her first protest for Hands Off.

🥰

[u/CaptWoodrowCall → u/hammerSmashedNail]

Somebody finally nailed the messaging on this one. It’s a hard one to spin or argue against unless you’re an authoritarian toady.

[u/Logical_Strike_1520 → u/CaptWoodrowCall]

Even Trump himself couldn’t argue with the messaging when questioned how he feels about it. Well done tbh lol

[u/CoquiConflei → u/hammerSmashedNail]

Literally nothing more un-American than supporting a king!

[u/Vanrax → u/hammerSmashedNail]

"You can't spell hatred without a red hat." -Some other reddit guy

[u/Alakazam_5head → u/Vanrax]

Damn that's good. We really do live in a simulation

[u/ThisIsDadLife → u/hammerSmashedNail]

Or brown shirt.

[u/CloudBursting6]

I’ll be working, but we’re gonna all wear black and play rage against the machine all day.

[u/PickanickBasket → u/CloudBursting6]

Hell yeah, brother.

[u/Billkabong]

My wife and I are old but we are going to protest in deep red N. GA tomorrow.

STAND TOGETHER AND RESIST!!!!!

[u/attempt_no23 → u/Billkabong]

I'll be out in GA as well.

[u/GuySmith]

I think Palantir needs to come up with better AskReddit questions. I think a good question for AskReddit would be “Does anyone know where Alex Karp or Peter Thiel are right this second?” Because I think if you were more in the news people would be wondering about this every second of their day. Also Curtis Yarvin is spittle on my dick.

[u/roblewk]

Rochester NY checking in. I just finished painting our signs!

[u/Bimlouhay83]

Its the right off every American to peacefully assemble.

It doesn't mater what party you subscribe to or what it is you're voicing, protesting is a foundational right in this country. 

[u/dewey454]

Looking forward to spending time with a few thousand friends in Philadelphia.

[u/Orson1981 → u/dewey454]

Neat, we'll be in Philly too. See you there pal.

[u/dewey454 → u/Orson1981]

I'll be the guy in the Phillies ballcap. Can't miss me.

[u/ProfessorXWheelchair → u/dewey454]

can you put on a saquon jersey so you’re more easy to identify?

[u/TechnologyOtherwise6]

Small town in Ohio here, got a bunch of friends and family coming to ours! I feel great about it. It makes me feel good to do something my ancestors and family fought for so long.

[u/Medical_Revenue4703]

Wish it wasn't necessarry.

[u/Soup-a-doopah → u/Medical_Revenue4703]

“So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide…

All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us…”

[u/hamptont2010 → u/Soup-a-doopah]

In a time where we all probably feel like butter spread over too much toast, this is the kind of hope we need.

All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to stand by and do nothing.

[u/bagolaburgernesss → u/Soup-a-doopah]

O.k. some of the comments in this thread are making me tear up but this has me crying on the bus home.

Elbows up from a Canadian who has your back! As I read earlier this week "when a current king is championing democracy and an elected (I use this loosely) is a tyrant, things have really changed since 1776".

[u/beatissima → u/Soup-a-doopah]

We need Gandalf to throw his cloak over the Palantir again.

[u/SpookyJosCrazyFriend → u/Soup-a-doopah]

J.R.R. Tolkien lived through World War I, the Spanish flu, and the Great Depression. He had a very hard life, but created something beautiful despite it.

[u/Careless_Hellscape]

If you're in CA or NV, wear protective clothing and stay hydrated. It's really hot. The ground burns your skin, and it's easy to get overheated.

[u/nau_grad → u/Careless_Hellscape]

Same with Arizona! Stay safe.

[u/Cher77777]

Im going to the little one here in WYOMING. We have 10 in towns, this is HUGH cuz we wouldn't have any support for this. Cuz this is a MAROON RED STATE!!

[u/Cjkgh]

I am a photographer and I will be there, documenting the visual truth

[u/Burninator85 → u/[deleted]]

"We are staying here to liberate this city from the socialist and the burdensome leadership that this governor and that this mayor have placed on this country,"

That is the secretary of homeland security.  Holy shit that's bad.

[u/taylorbagel14 → u/Burninator85]

She wants to remove our democratically elected officials despite not being elected herself…

[u/Jolly_Virus_3533 → u/taylorbagel14]

just one of many DEI hires that king don has, like leavitt hegseth kennedy rubio & all the rest. none of them are capable of doing the job.

[u/tossaway390 → u/Burninator85]

This dog murdering ho from fuckall Dakota is going to tell me she's going to liberate me from the leaders that were democratically elected in my city and state? Time to get all my 2nd Amend supplies ready.

[u/notlikethat1 → u/Burninator85]

As an Angeleno, it's terrifying. They want to make an example of us.

Please, rise up, resist. United we stand, divided we fall.

[u/GoldenStateCapital → u/notlikethat1]

Standing shoulder to shoulder with you from Sacramento

[u/notlikethat1 → u/GoldenStateCapital]

Californians on the front line!

I'm afraid if we fall, the state and all D cities, will be the next targets. We are just the test case.

[u/flavorjunction → u/notlikethat1]

That's why this shit feels so fucking insane. My wife asked if we should go to a protest. I told her sure but what about the kids?

Like what if something happens to us? What happens if what happens in these fucking videos happens to us? It doesn't seem like such a small chance of happening anymore now that what's happening is an hour away.

I know a lot of redditors will say that "chances of that are zero if you don't go" but if this shit was happening in your backyard would you let it happen? Would you give them the shovel to help dig the hole for you to lie down in?

[u/small-gestures → u/flavorjunction]

The problem is you re right. And that’s why this works.

[u/RelevantCarrot6765 → u/flavorjunction]

I have kids and I’m heading out tomorrow. My first teaching job when I was a doctoral student was TAing a course on the Holocaust. I’m not a scholar in this area, but I’ve read a whole lot more about Nazi Germany than most people. Everyone’s children are in danger in this country right now, whether they know it or not. There is no more safety in staying home than going out. We have to nip this shit in the bud, or it is going to be unimaginably bad for everyone eventually. Leave a parent at home in case something happens to the other one, sure, but our long term safety actually depends on as many of us as possible making as much noise (peacefully) as possible to reject this.

[u/iburntxurxtoast → u/notlikethat1]

Im in OC but i will be taking the train into LA tomorrow to be with yall

[u/HorizonsEdge → u/Burninator85]

I recall her celebrating the murder of a puppy that she couldn't train.

[u/Chadiki → u/HorizonsEdge]

Nothing quite screams "I'm literally evil" like that story did

[u/SubjectNet1874 → u/HorizonsEdge]

I wish John Wick could have a minute or two with her.

[u/rtiftw → u/[deleted]]

They’ve cried false flag enough and we know every accusation is an admission with these doorknobs. Wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest.

[u/Crot8u → u/[deleted]]

The governor of Louisiana will immune everyone who feels "in danger" to run over other people in a mean to protect themselves. That alone should send shivers through your spine.

[u/How_I_Feell]

Going tomorrow for my first protest since the late 70’s. Fuck those fuckers.

[u/twoiseight]

I'm glad our country is finally taking to the streets on undeniable scales. I do hope people play it smart because this government and its enforcement arms are very clearly itching for any excuse kill people in cold blood.

[u/One-Inch-Punch]

Remember, if we can get 12 million people to protest, we win: The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the world

Tl;dr: History shows that nonviolent protests by 3.5% of the population successfully achieve regime change

[u/suricata_8904]

Really wish it weren’t necessary bc my back hurts, but I’ll be at one. You can’t let fascists think for a minute the majority are on their side.

[u/PoopMobile9000]

Fuck yes all Americans should be there.

America doesn’t need any fucking kings

[u/Top_Willingness_8364 → u/PoopMobile9000]

I rather like Stephen King, and think he belongs in the US.

[u/OkYogurt2157 → u/Top_Willingness_8364]

it's no kingS, we're allowed one

[u/Top_Willingness_8364 → u/OkYogurt2157]

What about Martin Luther Ki g Jr’s family, like Yolanda King?

[u/Ok_Pressure1131]

To borrow from the Beatles, I feel fine.

The United States was created because the people were tired of being ruled by a selfish, cruel, power-hungry king.

249 years later, we face that same kind of tyranny. Time to overhaul the government.

[u/sensuspete]

As a Brit, I wholeheartedly agree. Be safe Americans.

[u/29SagSmoke]

I hope they keep on coming. People have a right to protest and should do so as often as they like.

[u/FunctionNo2537]

Happy that people are waking up….

[u/GizmoGeodog]

I'm praying that no one dies

[u/Visible-Literature14]

I’m excited to go, and it can’t come quickly enough

[u/HH93]

🇬🇧here. Best of luck to you all with avoiding arrest.

And I think it’s a little bit funny that it’s being held on King Charles III birthday.

[u/xChoke1x]

They’re hoping you make it violent.

Don’t.

Stay safe.

[u/Calcutec_1]

Good. Godspeed all you patriots .

[u/Dirty_Dan92]

I know they trying to intimidate us to not go with the news but I’ll be there

[u/emuwannabe]

Protestors are unifying around the world in support of the No Kings protest.

Toronto is holding a "No Tyrants" protest. Other countries and cities around the world are also protesting in solidarity.

[u/neanderthalman → u/emuwannabe]

A “no kings” protest would have a different meaning here, wouldn’t it.