Lisa Runge

‘Joyous’ No Kings protests was a ‘spectacular way to push back against would-be autocrats’ Just like the first “No Kings Day” in June, the second iteration of it was a resounding success. According to organizers, more than 7 million people took part in more than 2,700 affiliated events across all 50 states, sending a clear message to the world that America will never bow down to a king. Former Homeland Security aide Miles Taylor and Jen Rubin, co-founder of The Contrarian, join Ali Velshi to discuss the “joyous atmosphere” of the “No Kings” rallies and why it’s a “spectacular way to push back against would-be autocrats.”

"It was such a joyous atmosphere," @jenrubin.bsky.social remarks of her "No Kings" experience, debunking the GOP's talking points. @milestaylor.bsky.social adds that the "optimism and humor" adopted by the rally is "a spectacular way to push back against would-be autocrats." #Velshi

Prof. Eddie Glaude praises ‘No Kings’ protests: ‘We are the salvation this country needs’ An estimated 7 million Americans took part in “No King” protests across the country, a mass act of peaceful dissent and patriotism. Yet, House Speaker Mike Johnson and his Republican colleagues called them “un-American.” But Prof. Eddie Glaude counters, “We won’t convince those folks that we are genuinely American… We are the salvation this country needs.” 

“America imagines itself at once as a beacon of freedom & as a white Republic, & that divided soul has produced a kind of madness at the heart of the country,” @esglaude.bsky.social tells Velshi. Through peaceful dissent like the “No Kings” protests, “We are the salvation this country needs.”

There’s Nothing More Patriotic Than Dissent. Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Otherwise  Ahead of October 18th’s nationwide ‘No Kings’ Day, some Republican leaders tried desperately to rebrand the protest against President Trump’s policies, not just as un-American, but as anti-American. But, this Republic was founded on dissent. The right to peaceably assemble and to seek redress of our government is etched into our Constitution. And it has been the catalyst for progress for generations.

You can & should be critical of your government if it is failing to live up to its ideals. Dissent is the highest form of patriotism. And if they tell you otherwise, then they are afraid of the power of your voice #Velshi

Not a single mention of this across the Sunday shows as far as I could tell

We immigrants, we love this country.

We chose to move here, live here, and swear an oath to the Constitution here, an oath that the guy down the street violates every morning and every night. - @mehdirhasan.bsky.social

Let me say to every Republican and conservative watching:

Aren't you the ones who said no more big government, no tyranny in America?

Come over to our side — the side of no crowns, no thrones, no kings. - @mehdirhasan.bsky.social

#NoKings

“Donald Trump, the man who uses Palestinian as a pejorative, as a slur, has no plan for Palestinian freedom.”

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social slams Donald Trump at the ‘No Kings’ rally in Washington, DC over his Gaza ‘peace-plan.’

Watch his full speech: zeteo.com/p/no-kings-p...

YouTube video by Zeteo ‘We Are The Majority’: Watch Mehdi’s Rousing Speech at the No Kings Protest in DC

“I have hope, faith, that America will defeat and overcome this fascist menace, this authoritarian mania, this MAGA cult, & save our freedoms.”

Watch @mehdirhasan.bsky.social's remarks at the ‘No Kings’ rally in DC where he called out Trump for destroying democracy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylbr...

“There's something wrong when you have one country ruining, leveling another country. No matter what started it.”

Renown scientist Bill Nye shares his thoughts on Gaza with @premthakker.bsky.social at the ’No Kings’ rally in Washington, DC.

“In this country, a person who believes that he is the law cannot be president.”

Texas representative @algreen.house.gov tells @premthakker.bsky.social that he’ll introduce new articles of impeachment for Donald Trump.

You're right. Joy Reid is extremely outspoken against Trump. Medhi Hassan was one of the first voices against genocide in Gaza. Silencing the media has been a successful campaign.

We've voted on a bill to reopen the government AND fund health care multiple times. I've voted YES every time. Unfortunately, Republicans in DC have blocked it over and over again. Why?

Spoke at the No Kings rally in Atlanta this morning. It's inspiring to see so many across our state coming together to use their voices and exercise their American right to peaceful assembly. We create the context for change.

Georgians call my office every day, worried about how they will be able to afford their health care next year when premiums skyrocket. We're facing down a health care crisis and the time to do something about it is right now.

Warnock: We should all be deeply concerned about an American president. who stood in front of our military and said that the real concern is the enemy within They are trying to divide us so that they might rule us, but we join united with one voice

Springfield Ohio - this is great!! 💙💙💙

Ellsworth ME No Kings Protest Rally! Lots of Patriotic Love and Music… including Noel Paul Stookey (from Peter, Paul and Mary).

I read this yesterday and it both scared the pants off me, what is Elon scheming??!! And, it made me so happy there is a whole amateur satellite tracking community that finds joy in this hobby I didn’t even know existed!

A classified network of SpaceX satellites is emitting a mysterious signal An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.

An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.

Tucson Arizona: Adelita Grijalva joins the #NoKings rally. Protesters chant “Swear her in”.

Check out this mashup.

Colorado Springs, CO huge joyful turnout!

colorado springs, CO proudly turned out and turned up the volume today!!

And Vancouver, Canada!

Austin

Salt Lake City

Fairbanks, Alaska

Austin , Tx # NoKings

Honolulu