Past “No Kings” marches and gatherings in the East Bay have drawn tens of thousands protesting the Trump administration’s anti-democratic maneuvers and the war in Iran. Organizers estimate the most recent rallies in March drew 8 million people at 3,300 events across the country.
A fourth nationwide No Kings day of action is planned for Saturday. The focus this time is on encouraging people to vote early in the Nov. 3 midterm election.
We are “moving from protest to supporting nonpartisan voter participation by making sure people are ready to vote early to choose their leaders,” organizers say. “Voting early gives us the power to make our voices heard on our own terms, before Election Day, before the last-minute chaos, and before anyone else can decide what happens next.”…