As Donald Trump oversees a military parade in Washington D.C. Saturday, millions of people across the nation are expected to join in protests about his administration’s policies.
As many as 2,000 protests are planned across the country. Organizers say they’re meant as a counteraction to Trump’s lavish parade, which also happens to fall on his birthday. The main events are slated for Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, Phoenix, Philadelphia and Charlotte, N.C., but well over 1,000 gatherings are scheduled in other cities, from Charleston, S.C., to Moab, Utah.
Some right wingers will watch to mock the protesters or watch for signs of violence. Some left wingers will fear repercussions from participating or may not have the opportunity in their town.
If you’re interested in watching or learning more about the protests, though, here’s what you need to know.
It varies by city. Some protests will begin as early as 9:00 a.m. local time. Some don’t start until 1:00 p.m. Most local protests are scheduled to last two hours, though larger ones could go on for three or more. A lot of the timing revolves around permitting requirement from the municipalities.
A number of groups are working together to organize the events, including Indivisible, the American Civil Liberties Union and 50501. These same groups came together for the “Hands Off!” protests in April. Plans for the “No Kings” day events were in the works before the LA protests and Trump deploying the National Guard.
Barring things getting ugly, broadcast networks likely will only cover the protests as part of their normal weekend news programs.
Yes – and there are plenty of options to do so.
