’No kings!’: Americans mark revolution anniversary with protests

’No kings!’: Americans mark revolution anniversary with protests

Thousands of people took to the streets across the United States on Saturday to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by calling for "no kings" in government and denouncing what they see as an increasingly authoritarian presidency under Donald Trump. The demonstrations reflected a growing wave of discontent with Trump, who, since his inauguration in January, has taken sweeping steps to dismantle federal institutions, roll back Fi…

‘No kings’ anti-Trump demonstrations around Boston invoke American Revolution - The Boston Globe

In a spate of demonstrations around the Boston area Saturday, anti-Trump protestors invoked the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord as they chanted for “no kings” in America.

This Saturday, thousands of people took to the streets of different American cities to protest against President Donald Trump and his policies, CBS News reports. The biggest demonstrations were held in front of the White House in Washington and in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York. The call coincided with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution. Other cities where there were rallies were Miami, Concord (Massachuset…

Brookline demonstrators fill Coolidge Corner to mark American Revolution anniversary, protest Trump

Brookline residents waved American flags and held signs condemning President Trump’s administration at Coolidge Corner Saturday on the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolution. Brookline PAX, a civil rights and social justice activist group, organized the “Stand Up for Our Constitution!” demonstration. Jon Margolis and Bob Weintraub, who serve on the PAX board,… Read More »Brookline demonstrators fill Coolidge Corner to mark American Rev…

Demonstrators in Santa Cruz Line Ocean Street on 250th Anniversary of American Revolution : Indybay

Demonstrators in Santa Cruz lined Ocean Street to oppose Donald Trump and preserve Democracy as part of a nationwide day of action on April 19, which was also the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.