“Protesters in Arizona and across the country geared up for ‘No Kings’ demonstrations against the current president on June 14. ‘No Kings Day’ organized by the 50501 Movement against the policies and actions of the president’s administration. The protests were held on the same day as the US Army’s 250th anniversary parade and the president’s birthday. The name ‘No Kings’ is meant to symbolize a rejection of what protesters perceive as authoritarian tendencies of the president’s administration.
The protests were planned to coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., which many saw as an attempt to emulate a monarchical display of power. The 50501 Movement organized demonstrations in numerous cities across the United States, including Philadelphia, Atlanta, New York, Chicago, and smaller communities. The protests aimed to denounce the current president’s policies, including his immigration crackdown and the use of the military in Los Angeles, and to advocate for democracy and against what they consider to be authoritarian actions.” This “No Kings” protest was among the biggest ever single-day protest in US history estimating between four million and six million participants depending on who you ask.
Although our group is not officially a political group, members may invite others to participate in political events if they choose. On the top photo, a number of us joined in the “No Kings Day” protest on Saturday morning, June 14th. Along with other Surprise residents, we lined Bell Road for several blocks, waving signs and banners. Even at 8 am, it was a HOT morning and the temperature had risen up to 95 degrees! We got lots of honks in support and only a few middle fingers.
Arizona Locations:
Phoenix: Arizona state Capitol, 9 a.m., 1700 W. Washington St.
Tempe: Pedestrian Bridge, 7:30 a.m., 2000 E. Carson Drive
Scottsdale: Old Town, 8 a.m., Camelback and North Scottsdale roads
Surprise: 8 a.m., North Civic Center Drive and Bell Road
Mesa: 9 a.m., East Southern Avenue and South Stapley Drive
Chandler: 8 a.m., 3 S. Arizona Ave.
Tucson: 2 p.m., 905 S. Concert Place
