On Saturday, citizens across South Jersey and the United States are set rally with a clear message: “No Kings.”
This day of protest is described by nokings.org as a “national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration.”
The demonstrations around the country are set to coincide with President Donald Trump’s birthday, Flag Day and a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday June 14 in Washington, D.C.
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‘No Kings’ protests in South Jersey
Numerous protests are scheduled in South Jersey by members of local organizations such as Indivisible and 50501. They include:
Haddon Township — Carlton and Haddon Avenues, 1-4 p.m.
Gloucester County — Auburn and Center Square Roads, 3:20-5 p.m.
Cumberland County — Union Lake Crossing, N. 2nd St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Atlantic City — Missouri Avenue and Boardwalk, 1-3 p.m.
Ocean City — 9th and Pleasure Avenue, 12-2 p.m.
Cape May Court House — Cape May County Courthouse, 9 N. Main St., 1-3 p.m.
What are the ‘No Kings’ protests June 14?
A release from members of Indivisible, which has partnered with organizers from dozens of other advocacy groups, said they are protesting what they call Trump’s attempts at displaying authoritative dominance, particularly during his birthday celebration in a “spectacle meant to look like strength.”
According to organizers, the “No Kings” protests are intended as a way to “reject corrupt authoritarian politics in the United States.” The event was inspired by the success of previous protests, such as the Hands Off! and May Day demonstrations throughout the country.
Organizers said action is being taken to reject the notion the country is ruled by a “king” and to show what democracy looks like: “people, united, refusing to be ruled.”
“This country doesn’t belong to a king — and we’re not letting him throw himself a parade funded by tens of millions of our taxpayer dollars while stealing from us and stripping away our rights, our freedoms, and the programs our families rely on,” the release stated.
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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Anti-Trump protests are being organized by Indivisible, 50501 members