Are We American Spectators or American Patriots? [View all]

The “No Kings” protests, which began as a collective outcry against authoritarian overreach and for democratic renewal, are not just a passing moment of outrage. They are a national pivot point — and if we treat them as fleeting, we risk missing the most powerful pro-democracy surge this country has seen in a generation.

Let’s start with the numbers.

According to the ACLU, an estimated 5 million Americans have taken to the streets under the banner of “No Kings.” That’s 1.5 percent of the U.S. population — a staggering figure by historical standards. And here’s why that matters: research on nonviolent movements shows that if just 3.5 percent of a population engages in sustained resistance, real political transformation becomes not just possible — but likely.

That tipping point — roughly 12 million people — is within reach. We're nearly halfway there. And more importantly, we’re not marching alone.

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