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Millions turn out for "No Kings" rallies held worldwide to protest against Trump

(CBS News) Crowds of people protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Trump's actions, in "No Kings" rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, in what organizers said were mass demonstrations involving millions of people. U.S. organizers had estimated that the first two rounds of No Kings rallies drew more than 5 million people in June and 7 million in October. On Saturday, they estimated that at least 8 million participants took part in more than 3,300 events worldwide. Thousands of people stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the Minnesota Capitol lawn and surrounding streets in St. Paul. Some held upside down U.S. flags, historically a sign of distress.

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No Kings 3 was the largest day of protest in US history. Here's what comes next.

(Indivisible) We’ll be launching nationwide community meetings -- hosted by protest organizers and attendees -- to help people politically awakened by No Kings get involved with sustained local actions around ICE monitoring, election protection, and noncooperation. We always say mass mobilizations are just one tactic. Economic disruption is another tactic. And it’s most successful when you’ve done the work to build a large, broad-based coalition of folks ready for higher-level actions. So now, the ground is laid for May Day Strong’s national day of “No school, no work, no shopping” to put the oligarchs enabling Trump’s power grabs on notice.

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At least 8 million march in "No Kings" protest against Trump

(MS NOW) At least 8 million people nationwide have taken to the streets for the third “No Kings” protests against Donald Trump’s agenda and his war with Iran. MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff joins The Weekend: Primetime to discuss the massive turnout in Los Angeles to voice their frustration with Trump.

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Twin Cities No Kings

It was YUGE. My knees and back aren't happy but I'm glad I went. Finding a place to park was an adventure, finding the car again afterwards was also a challenge; the Cathedral Hill area where I walked from is like a rabbit warren. I finally got to see Springsteen live! The best speaker IMO was Tim Walz, who lit Trump on fire for what he did here. The speaker from Haven Watch was wonderful, and Bernie was vintage Bernie. I took some photos but they aren't great - better stuff from the media. Lots of clever signs, lots of costumes and inflatables. Indivisible estimates 200,000 people!

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Portland No Kings

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Seattle No Kings

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Huge selection of No Kings photos

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Sign of the day?

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Photos: 'No Kings' protests across the country

(NPR) In large cities and small towns across the country, millions took to the streets today in protest against the policies of President Trump and his administration. Organized by "No Kings," a network of progressive groups opposed to the administration's agenda, the protests are the third wave of demonstrations since the President took office for a second term. Last year, millions attended protests in June and again in October.

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Well Done America!

(Joyce Vance) Idaho has a Republican trifecta, with a Republican governor and Republican control of both chambers in the state legislature, and a Republican triplex--Republicans as governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. Those elected officials might feel less secure after today's turnout. A lot of red state officials across the country may feel that way.

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