Why Every American Must Join the ‘No Kings’ Protests on June 14

Trump tramples on civil liberties, punishes dissent, and treats protest as treason. The time to stand up is now.

“The founding fathers did not live and die to see this moment. It’s time for all of us to stand up peacefully.”

"Los padres fundadores de esta nación no vivieron ni murieron para presenciar este momento. Es hora de que todos nos levantemos pacíficamente."

- California Governor Gavin Newsom

On Saturday, June 14, Americans from all walks of life will take to the streets in peaceful defiance — not of our Constitution, but in defense of it. These are the No Kings Protests, and if you believe in democracy, rule of law, and the enduring promise of liberty, you need to be there.

We protest not as partisans, but as patriots. Not in darkness or chaos, but in daylight and clarity. Because this isn’t just another political disagreement—it’s a test of who we are as a people, and what kind of country we intend to be.

Why Protest Now?

Because we are watching the slow, deliberate dismantling of American democracy.

The apprehending of anyone in America and sending them to a foreign gulag without due process is on its face unAmerican.. The militarization of city streets in response to a handful of city blocks of dissent. The grotesque decision to summon 700 U.S. Marines over a local protest in Los Angeles and to label it an “insurrection.” These are not the actions of a confident president. They are the tactics of someone trying to create a police state — and daring us to do nothing about it.

Let us be clear: peaceful protest is not a crime. It is a constitutional right. It is, in fact, one of the most American acts there is.

The real crime is being committed by a President who tramples on civil liberties, punishes dissent, and treats protest as treason.

When Congress lacks the courage to check this abuse of power, the responsibility falls to we the people.

We do not take orders from a throne. And when an American president acts as if he is above the law, it is not just our right to protest — it is our duty.

Why Protest in the Light?

Because we have nothing to hide—and everything to defend.

Authoritarians thrive in fear, shadows, and confusion. But protest in the light of day—calm, principled, and visible to the world—exposes the lies and reveals the truth. This is not chaos. It is clarity.

We are not breaking the law. We are confronting a president who is.

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Why Nonviolence Matters

Violence is the tool of tyrants. Nonviolence is the weapon of conscience.

From the lunch counters of the Civil Rights Movement to the streets of Eastern Europe to the protests in Ukraine and Iran, nonviolent protest has always been the force that tyrants fear most. Because it exposes their brutality and affirms our humanity.

When we gather on June 14th, it will be with discipline and purpose. Not just to protest a man, but to affirm a nation.

Where to Join

To find a protest near you, visit NoKings.org or check local listings on social media and community sites. Events are being held in cities across the country. If there isn’t one near you, organize one. Speak with friends, neighbors, coworkers. It starts with a text, a poster, a gathering in the park.

This is about presence. About refusing to look away.

The World Is Watching

Make no mistake: the world is watching what we do now. Will the American people defend the promise of their democracy? Or will we let it slip, inch by inch, into a state of fear and force?

Congress has failed to uphold its oath. On June 14th, we must uphold ours.

Stand up. Show up. Speak out. In peace. In daylight. In courage.

There are no kings in America.

But there are citizens. And we still hold the power—if we choose to use it.

Stand up America.