More than 2,600 “No Kings” protests are planned Saturday, Oct. 18, across the U.S., amid growing tensions between federal law enforcement and protesters. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today.This marks the second “No Kings” event and the third major anti-administration demonstration this year. The first “No Kings” protest took place on June 14, which was also President Trump’s birthday. Of the 80 “No Kings” demonstrations set to take place in Pennsylvania, many are planned in the Susquehanna Valley. Lancaster: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Binns ParkManheim: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at a private addressLebanon: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fisher Veterans’ Memorial ParkHershey: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Chocolate Town Park Harrisburg: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pennsylvania State Capitol StepsCarlisle: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at High and Hanover streetsYork: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Continental SquareHanover: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Center Square Gettysburg: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln Square Waynesboro: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Route 16 and Route 997 Mifflintown: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mifflintown SquareThe “No Kings” coalition hosted a press conference on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s planned protests. “From rural towns to major cities, over 2,600 No Kings events will demonstrate the power of ordinary people organizing in their communities. Coalition leaders underscored the movement’s commitment to non-violent and lawful protest, rejecting the lies and distractions spread by Republican leaders desperate to shift blame for their ongoing government shutdown,” the ‘No Kings’ organization said. “Together, residents in Pennsylvania and millions across America will send a clear and unmistakable message: we are a nation of equals, and our country will not be ruled by fear or force,” the organization said. About ‘No Kings’The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, which is made up of Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.Protests earlier this year have denounced Trump, calling for Trump to be “dethroned” as they compare his actions to those of a king and not a democratically elected president.
More than 2,600 “No Kings” protests are planned Saturday, Oct. 18, across the U.S., amid growing tensions between federal law enforcement and protesters.
Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today.
This marks the second “No Kings” event and the third major anti-administration demonstration this year. The first “No Kings” protest took place on June 14, which was also President Trump’s birthday.
Of the 80 “No Kings” demonstrations set to take place in Pennsylvania, many are planned in the Susquehanna Valley.
Lancaster: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Binns ParkManheim: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at a private addressLebanon: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fisher Veterans’ Memorial ParkHershey: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Chocolate Town Park Harrisburg: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pennsylvania State Capitol StepsCarlisle: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at High and Hanover streetsYork: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Continental SquareHanover: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Center Square Gettysburg: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln Square Waynesboro: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Route 16 and Route 997 Mifflintown: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mifflintown Square
The “No Kings” coalition hosted a press conference on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s planned protests.
“From rural towns to major cities, over 2,600 No Kings events will demonstrate the power of ordinary people organizing in their communities. Coalition leaders underscored the movement’s commitment to non-violent and lawful protest, rejecting the lies and distractions spread by Republican leaders desperate to shift blame for their ongoing government shutdown,” the ‘No Kings’ organization said.
“Together, residents in Pennsylvania and millions across America will send a clear and unmistakable message: we are a nation of equals, and our country will not be ruled by fear or force,” the organization said.
About ‘No Kings’
The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, which is made up of Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.
Protests earlier this year have denounced Trump, calling for Trump to be “dethroned” as they compare his actions to those of a king and not a democratically elected president.