Source: Fox News
Summary
A decentralized protest movement called “No Kings” will hold over 3,500 events across the US on Saturday, according to organizer Sarah Parker. The protests aim to build on local displeasure with the Trump administration and will be overwhelmingly peaceful. The movement is not a non-profit, business, or formal organization, and its structure is a mystery. The protests will focus on opposition to Trump’s recent actions in Iran and debates over immigration enforcement.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The “No Kings” movement has provided a highly-structured document for organizers, titled “March 28 Toolkit,” which instructs viewers on how to recruit speakers, delegate roles, and use branded media materials. The document also includes a “host hotline” with a Maryland area code. Despite the movement’s decentralized nature, it has a clear organizational structure. The protests will feature a “flagship” event in Minneapolis, and the movement’s messaging is aimed at elected officials who are not listening to their constituents.
The movement’s use of a structured document and hotline suggests a level of organization and coordination that belies its decentralized nature.
Author: Evan Null
