NO KINGS: Saturday, March 28

In June, 2025, we did what many claimed was impossible: peacefully mobilized millions of people to take to the streets of the United States and declare with one voice — America has No Kings. And it mattered. The world saw the power of the people. President Trump’s birthday parade was drowned out by protests in every state and across the globe. His attempt to turn June 14 into a coronation collapsed, and the story became the strength of a movement rising against his authoritarian power grabs.

Four months later, that movement roared back even stronger. On October 18, over seven million Americans joined 2,700+ events in all 50 states — a nationwide uprising 14 times larger than both of Trump’s inaugurations combined. What began in June as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy.

Now, President Trump has doubled down. His administration is:
1. Sending masked agents into our streets, terrorizing our communities, targeting immigrant families, profiling, arresting, and detaining people without warrants
2. Threatening to overtake elections
3. Gutting healthcare, environmental protections, and education when families need them most
4. Rigging maps to silence voters. Ignoring mass shootings at our schools and in our communities
5. Driving up the cost of living while handing out massive giveaways to billionaire allies, as families struggle
6. Spending billions of our tax dollars on missile strikes abroad all while driving up the cost of living and handing out massive giveaways to billionaire allies

The "president" thinks his rule is absolute. But in the United States of America, we don’t have kings — and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty.

Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger. "No Kings" is more than just a slogan; it is the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, shouted by millions, carried on posters and chants, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.

This country does not belong to kings, dictators, or tyrants. It belongs to We the People — the people who care, who show up, and who fight for dignity, a life we can afford, and real opportunity. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

No Kings March 28 2026 locations in Georgia:

• Albany — "No Kings! Dougherty Loves Democracy's Anniversary Picnic, Honk and Wave with Indivisible South GA" 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Americus — "No Kings! Americus" 1-4:30 p.m.
• Athens — "No Kings Athens" 2-5 p.m.
• Atlanta — "NO KINGS ATLANTA" 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Memorial Drive Greenway, "NO KINGS Atlanta" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Highland Avenue Northeast and Virgina Avenue Northeast, "No Kings - Lenbrook Community" 1-2:30 p.m., "No Kings - Atlanta, GA" 3-5 p.m. at ViridionTowers
• Augusta — "No Kings Augusta" 4-7 p.m.
• Bainbridge — "No Kings Bainbridge, GA" 10 a.m. to noon on the square
• Blairsville — "United We Stand: No Kings Blairsville" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blairsville Town Square - Old Courthouse Lawn
• Calhoun — "No Kings Calhoun" 10 a.m. to noon at Gordon County Courthouse
• Canton — "No Kings Canton" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Carrollton — "No Kings West GA Indivisible" 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MLK Memorial and Carroll County Courthouse
• Cartersville — "No Kings Cartersville" 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Clarkesville — "No Kings Clarkesville, GA" 10 a.m. to noon
• Cleveland — "No Kings Cleveland, GA" 1-3 p.m.
• Columbus — "No Kings Columbus, GA, March and Rally" 10 a.m. to noon from 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge to Rivercenter Fountain
• Conyers — "No Kings Conyers, GA" 1-3 p.m.
• Dalton — "No Kings Dalton, GA" 2-5 p.m.
• Decatur: "No Kings Clairmont Lake" 10 a.m. to noon
• Douglas — "No Kings Douglas, GA" noon-2 p.m. on Trojan Lane at the intersection of LongHorn and Arby's
• East Cobb — "No Kings Marietta - East Cobb" noon-2 p.m. at Johnson Ferry and Roswell roads
• Fayetteville — "No Kings! Fayette County Street Protest" 4-5:30 p.m. at Old Fayette County Courthouse
• Gainesville — "No Kings Gainesville, GA" noon-2 p.m. at Poultry Park
• Greensboro — "No Kings Greensboro, GA" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of GA-44 and Linger Longer Road
• Griffin: "No Kings! Spalding County Street Protest" 9:30-11 a.m. at Griffin Auditorium
• Hiram — "No Kings Hiram/Dallas Sign Waving Rally" 1-3 p.m. in the vacant lot next to Daybright facing Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy
• Jasper — "No Kings Jasper" 2-4 p.m. at Peace Park
• Jekyll Island: "Jekyll Island, GA No Kings Day" 10 a.m. to noon
• Lavonia — "No Kings Lavonia" 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Macon — "No Kings Macon" 1-2:30 p.m. at Rosa Parks Square
• Marietta — "No Kings Marietta Square" 1-3 p.m.
• Madison — "No Kings Madison" 1-2 p.m. at Madison Town Park
• McDonough — "No Kings! Henry County Street Protest" 12:30-2 p.m. at McDonough City Hall
• Newnan — "No Kings Newnan, GA" 1-2:30 p.m. at Probate Courthouse
• Norcross — "No Kings Peachtree Corners and Sandy Springs" 1-3 p.m. at the corner of Spalding Drive and Holcomb Bridge Road
• Rincon — "No Kings Effingham" 10 a.m. to noon at Rincon Library Park
• Rome: "Rome/Floyd Indivisible Says No Kings in America!" noon-2 p.m.
• Saint Marys — "No Kings St. Marys" 1-3 p.m.
• Saint Simons Island — "No Kings St. Simons Island" 3-5 p.m.
• Savannah — "No Kings Savannah" 1-3 p.m. at Emmet Park
• Smyrna — "No Kings Smyrna" 3-5 p.m. at Village Green
• Snellville — "No Kings Indivisible Gwinnett" 10 a.m. to noon at Snellville City Hall
• Statesboro — "No Kings 3 Statesboro, GA" 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the courthouse
• Suwanee — "No Kings Forsyth City/Johns Creek" 2-4 p.m. at McDonald's
• Thomasville — "No Kings Thomasville" noon-2 p.m.
• Tucker — "No Kings Tucker, GA" 3-6 p.m.
• Valdosta — "No Kings Valdosta, GA" 3-4:30 p.m.
• Warner Robins — "No Kings Warner Robins" noon-2 p.m. at Perkins Park
• Waycross — "No Kings Waycross" 1-3 p.m.
• Woodstock — "No Kings Indivisible Cherokee United" 1-3 p.m. downtown

Know your rights (Courtesy of the ACLU):

1. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
2. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.
3. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.
4. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.
5. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.
6. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement officer at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney - no matter your citizenship or immigration status.

Know your rights, part 2

PUBLIC PROPERTY = FREE SPEECH
NO WARRANT = NO ACCESS (phone, photos, etc.)
You can record anything in plain view IF you are not interfering.
IF YOU ARE STOPPED, ASK: "Am I free to go?"
"YES:" Walk Away
"NO:" Ask why
NO ANSWER: Ask again
IF YOU ARE ARRESTED:
• KEEP CALM
• COOPERATE
• KEEP HANDS VISIBLE
ASK FOR:
• Name + Badge
• Reason for Arrest
• Lawyer
You don't have to give your name, but DO NOT LIE !!!
Do not SAY or SIGN anything without a lawyer.

Tips for preparedness, peaceful protesting, and safety (courtesy the Human Rights Campaign):

• Preparation is Key
• Know the Environment
• Stay Aware and Secure
• Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
• Peaceful Protesting Tips

A friendly and thorough guide to staying safe while making your voice heard:

1. Go with a Group - Stick with trusted people and plan a meetup spot
2. Dress for Safety - Wear plain clothes and sturdy shoes. Avoid logos
3. Protect Your Identity - Use masks, hats, and disable phone biometrics
4. Limit What You Carry - Essentials only: ID, phone, snacks, water
5. Write Emergency Info - Use Sharpie on your arm for key contacts and allergies
6. Use Encrypted Apps - Prefer Signal. Turn on Airplane Mode if needed
7. Know Your Rights - Learn your legal rights before attending
8. Avoid Escalation Zones - Stay alert and know exit routes
9. Stay Hydrated and Calm - Bring water, snacks, and calming items
10. Look Out for Others - Offer help and extras if you can
11. Remove Jewelry - Avoid anything that could be pulled or grabbed
12. Prepare for Tear Gas - No makeup; bring saline or baking soda mix
13. Vinegar/Lemon Cloth - Keep sealed for tear gas defense
14. Mark Legal Aid Number - Write legal support on your body
15. De-escalation Phrase - Have a calming statement ready
16. Minimal Wallet - Only take what you need (ID, cash)
17. Avoid Real-Time Posting - Post photos or videos only after leaving
18. Use Disappearing Messages - Signal auto-deletes protect your convos
19. Know Your Area - Identify safe landmarks and exits ahead of time
20. Trust Your Gut - Leave if it feels unsafe or tense

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Six Principles of Nonviolence:

Principle one: Nonviolence is a way of life for courageous people. It is active nonviolent resistance to evil. It is aggressive spiritually, mentally and emotionally.
Principle two: Nonviolence seeks to win friendship and understanding. The result of nonviolence is redemption and reconciliation. The purpose of nonviolence is the creation of the Beloved Community.
Principle three: Nonviolence seeks to defeat injustice, not people. Nonviolence recognises that evildoers are also victims and are not evil people. The nonviolent resister seeks to defeat evil, not people.
Principle four: Nonviolence holds that suffering can educate and transform. Nonviolence accepts suffering without retaliation. Unearned suffering is redemptive and has tremendous educational and transforming possibilities.
Principle five: Nonviolence chooses love instead of hate. Nonviolence resists violence of the spirit as well as the body. Nonviolent love is spontaneous, unmotivated, unselfish and creative.
Principle six: Nonviolence believes that the universe is on the side of justice. The nonviolent resister has deep faith that justice will eventually win. Nonviolence believes that God is a God of justice.

They will call you violent (from "Violence in Social Movements"):

If your tactics disrupt the order of things under capitalism, you may well be accused of violence, because "violence" is an elastic term often deployed to vilify people who threaten the status quo. Conditions that the state characterizes as "peaceful" are, in reality, quite violent.

Even as people experience the violence of poverty, the torture of im-prisonment, the brutality of policing, the denial of health care, and many other violent functions of this system, we are told we are experiencing peace, so long as everyone is cooperating.

Peter Coyote, Zen priest, on protests:

"I’m watching the Los Angeles reaction to ICE raids with trepidation and regret. Three years ago I taught a class at Harvard on the “theater of protest” — designed to help people understand why so many protests turn out to be Republican campaign videos working directly against the interests of the original protest. A protest is an invitation to a better world. It’s a ceremony. No one accepts a ceremonial invitation when they’re being screamed at. More important you have to know who the real audience of the protest is. The audience is NEVER the police, the politicians, the Board of supervisors, Congress,etc. The audience is always the American people, who are trying to decide who they can trust; who will not embarrass them. If you win them, you win power at the box office and power to make positive change. Everything else is a waste.

"There are a few ways to get there:
1. Let women organize the event. They’re more collaborative. They’re more inclusive, and they don’t generally bring the undertones of violence men do
2. Appoint monitors, give them yellow, vests and whistles. At the first sign of violence, they blow the whistles and the real protester sit down.
3. Let the police take out their aggression on the anarchists and the provocateurs trying to discredit the movement
4. Dress like you’re going to church. It’s hard to be painted as a hoodlum when you’re dressed in clean, presentable clothes
5. They don’t have to be fancy they just signal the respect for the occasion that you want to transmit to the audience
6. Make your protest silent. Demonstrate your discipline to the American people. Let signs do the talking
7. Go home at night. In the dark, you can’t tell the cops from the killers. Come back at dawn fresh and rested"I have great fear that Trump’s staging with the National Guard and maybe the Marines is designed to clash with anarchists who are playing into his hands and offering him the opportunity to declare an insurrection.

"Nothing I thought of is particularly original. It was all learned by watching the early civil rights protests in the '50s and '60s. And it was the discipline and courage of African-Americans that drew such a clear line in the American sand that people were forced to take sides and that produced the civil rights act. The American people are watching and once again if we behave in ways that can be misinterpreted, we’ll see this explained to the public in Republican campaign videos benefiting the very people who started this. Wake up. Vent at home. In public practice discipline and self control. It takes much more courage."