What A Day Sustaining The Movement After No Kings
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Jun 16, 2025 Maurice Mitchell, the national director of the Working Families Party, joins the discussion on sustaining momentum in activism post the No Kings March. He highlights the energy and motivations driving protests against Trump-era policies. They dive into strategies for maintaining unity within movements, particularly focusing on low-income communities and immigrants. Mitchell emphasizes the necessity of organized advocacy for long-term change and adapts activism to varying challenges, including current international tensions and domestic political violence.
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Massive Scale of No Kings Protests
- The No Kings rallies might be the largest day of protest in U.S. history.
- They demonstrate widespread opposition to Trump's policies beyond traditional blue enclaves.
First-Time Protesters Energized
- Maurice Mitchell attended several rallies on Long Island with energetic crowds.
- Many people protested for the first time due to recent federal immigration raids.
Growth and Diversity of Movement
- The protests showed increased creativity, diversity, and participation compared to earlier actions.
- This reflects a broadening and growing movement against Trump and MAGA policies.