Stamford Organizers Planning Second “No Kings” Protest for Saturday
Thousands Attended First Version in Early Summer
STAMFORD — Local activists are preparing for a follow-up this weekend to a protest held in June that saw around 5,000 people peacefully assemble to advocate for democratic values and oppose authoritarian actions recently taken at the federal level.
Indivisible Stamford, a chapter in the city of a national organization focused on civic engagement and grassroots activism, is planning a “No Kings” rally to be held on Saturday, October 18, at Judicial District Court (123 Hoyt Street) followed by a march through downtown Stamford. The event description states that it will start at noon and continue until 2:00 pm.
Among the anticipated speakers for Saturday’s gathering in Stamford are Connecticut State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and Connecticut Education Association Vice President Joslyn DeLancey.
The national website for the protests planned across the country provides further context on the reasoning behind a second “No Kings” protest.
“In June, millions of everyday Americans from every walk of life peacefully took to the streets and declared with one voice: No Kings. The world saw the power of the people, and President Trump’s attempt at a coronation collapsed under the strength of a movement rising against his abuses of power,” the website states in part. “Now, he’s doubling down — sending militarized agents into our communities, silencing voters, and handing billionaires giveaways while families struggle. This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship. And together, we’re choosing democracy.”
Indivisible Stamford is partnering on the event with several groups in the region, including Good Trouble Norwalk, ReSisters, Indivisible CT4 (ICT4), Stamford Norwalk United for Immigrants, Women on Watch (WOW), and the Working Families Party.
Similar rallies are set to take place from coast to coast at an estimate of over 2,500 locations with about 40 of the events occurring throughout Connecticut.
At the national level, partner organizations include the ACLU, American Federation of Teachers, Indivisible, League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, and SEIU.
More details and registration are available here.
The previous “No Kings” gathering in Stamford was convened on Saturday, June 14, with thousands of people showing up to make their voices heard. Additionally, Indivisible Stamford organized a March protest against Elon Musk at the local Tesla dealership with around 300 people in attendance and an estimated 5,000 protesters showed up for a “Hands Off” march held in April.
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