Thousands in NYC protest Trump at 'No Kings Day' events
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Philadelphia was chosen in part because it is where the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.
Photographer Hanbit Kwon shares photos and an essay on what the "No Kings" protest means in the city that birthed a nation.
Tens of thousands of protestors — and references to Gritty, Rocky, and Steven Singer — gathered on the Parkway, joining a day of nationwide anti-Trump rallies.
Protests are scheduled in Delaware and nationwide on Saturday, June 14, with the largest expected nearby Philly Here's what to know if you go.
Organizers designated Philadelphia as the lead city in a movement spanning the nation, with over 2,000 protests planned.
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Thousands are expected to pack the parkway for the "No Kings" protest. Organizers said they believe Philadelphia's demonstration will be among the largest in the country.
Tens of thousands of people marched in Philadelphia on Saturday as part of the "No Kings" protest, a nationwide day of action for participants to speak out against President Donald Trump's agenda on his 79th birthday.
Thousands gathered in Philadelphia for the "No Kings" protest, marching to the Art Museum to oppose threats to democracy and immigration enforcement without due process. Despite rain and poor air quality,
Billed as a "nationwide day of defiance," organizing materials for "No Kings Day" say the protests are an opportunity for Americans to "stand together against cruelty, corruption, and authoritarianism.
The largest "No Kings" protest on June 14 is expected to take place in Philadelphia as a nod to the country's history and to avoid accusations that protesters are opposing the Army parade in the nation's capital, organizers have said.