Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Set for October 18
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Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Set for October 18

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Indivisible groups across the U.S. plan large-scale demonstrations on October 18 to oppose perceived authoritarian actions by the Trump administration.

Indivisible, a grassroots organization, has announced plans for nationwide 'No Kings' protests on October 18, aiming to surpass the turnout of previous demonstrations.

In Santa Barbara, California, Indivisible Santa Barbara will host a rally at Alameda Park, featuring speeches from Congressmember Salud Carbajal and State Assemblymember Gregg Hart. The event will address issues such as recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities and attacks on reproductive health care.

Similarly, Indivisible Puyallup in Washington State is organizing a protest at the 512 Overpass in Puyallup, emphasizing peaceful resistance against authoritarianism.

In South Carolina, Indivisible Upstate SC is coordinating a march to the State House in Columbia, aiming to demonstrate statewide unity against perceived authoritarianism.

These coordinated events reflect a growing movement among Indivisible groups nationwide to mobilize citizens in defense of democratic principles and to express opposition to the current administration's policies.

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NBC News

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Indivisible, a grassroots organization, has announced plans for nationwide 'No Kings' protests on October 18.

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The 'No Kings' protests aim to surpass the turnout of previous demonstrations.

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Indivisible Puyallup in Washington State is organizing a protest at the 512 Overpass in Puyallup.

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The protest in Puyallup emphasizes peaceful resistance against authoritarianism.

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These coordinated events reflect a growing movement among Indivisible groups nationwide to mobilize citizens in defense of democratic principles.

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The 'No Kings' protests are organized by Indivisible and a coalition of labor unions and activist groups.

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The 'No Kings' protests aim to oppose what they describe as President Donald Trump's authoritarianism and expansion of executive power during his second term.

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The movement criticizes Trump’s actions, such as deploying federal forces, censoring dissent, and suggesting a third presidential term.

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