Two of the best signs at the demonstration
No Kings Day Demonstration
Author: Charles Dittmeier
No Kings Day Demonstration
Many of the signs carried by protestors in the No Kings Day demonstration were quite creative. Walking around and reading all the signs was interesting. I’m sorry I couldn’t get all the wording into view for some of these, like “Honk if you are not in the Epstein files.”
No Kings Day Demonstration
An interesting tactic used by Indivisible (the main organizer of the No Kings demonstrations) has been encouraging protestors to come in costumes, especially inflatable animal garb. The use of such outfits draws attention but it also tends to defuse dangerous or too-serious situations. And for observers and even heavily armed soldiers it might encourage reflection on what is going on when an ICE agent with an assault rifle is face to face with a cartoon character. Maybe it’s time to step back and try another approach. There were quite a few costumes in the crowd in Louisville on Sunday.
No Kings Day Demonstration
There were all sorts of viewpoints and themes displayed at the Louisville No Kings Day demonstration yesterday. It was good to see many people expressing religious concerns.
No Kings Day Demonstration
Estimating crowds is an inexact science, especially when trying to survey a nationwide movement, but here are statistics from the three No Kings Day rallies so far:
- June 2025: about 4–6 million participants
- October 2025: about 5–7 million participants
- March 2026: Rough estimate: 8–9+ million participants nationwide
The numbers are increasing but there is still a long way to go. Sociologists estimate that at least 3.5% of a population need to actively work for change before social systems change. Louisville had an outpouring greater than its metro size would suggest (Go The Ville!) and the number of vehicles honking their horns in support was much greater than last time but we still have a way to go!
No Kings Day Demonstration
An interesting development is this third No Kings Day demonstration was the presence of more families with children. It is really encouraging to see parents and grandparents inculcating positive values and political awareness in their daughters and sons.
Iconic Women 9
No Kings Day Demonstration
Louisville organized two large demonstrations today, one near Nazareth Home where I live. They were well attended! Super!
A group of us priests participate in these demonstrations. Today three of us were at the Frankfort Avenue rally and the others went to the larger rally downtown. Here John Burke and I finally meet up after looking for each other in the crowd.
[More photos to come]
No Kings Day
No Kings Day
