Nearly a dozen protests, including two in Raleigh, are taking place across the Triangle this weekend as part of a “nationwide day of defiance” against authoritarianism and President Donald Trump.
“No Kings” demonstrations, which are planned for cities across the country, are scheduled for Flag Day, which is Saturday, June 14. The protests coincide with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, which will be commemorated in Washington, D.C., and Trump’s 79th birthday.
“No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance,” the protest organizers wrote on their website. “From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like.”…