No Kings slogan resurfaces at July 4 rallies

politicsJul 5, 202615243

The pro-democracy slogan No Kings reappeared widely on July 4th in posts and local demonstrations, with activists using the phrase on signs, in art, and in chants. In Chicago’s Humboldt Park elected officials including Alderman Jessie Fuentes and Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez joined rallies that paired No Kings messaging with calls for Puerto Rican sovereignty alongside Puerto Rican activist Juan Dalmau. Organizers and participants contrasted the No Kings tradition with the current administration, directly targeting former president Donald Trump in slogans and profanity-laced chants. In Washington, posts described far-right Patriot Front marchers on the Capitol while large progressive No Kings coalitions reportedly blocked intersecting streets in counterprotests. Creators marked the day with cultural expressions from photos of the U.S. flag to No Kings-themed food posts and artwork, tying the slogan to the 250th anniversary rhetoric about America’s founding. The reappearance of No Kings on Independence Day translated into visible local events and coordinated messaging that brought elected officials, artists, and multiple protest groups into the same July 4th actions.

Zoomer Antimillenarian

@surcomplicated.bsky.social

Dear Leader's party being ruined makes this an especially great 4th of July. No Kings, you dumb son of a bitch!

636h ago

Zoomer Antimillenarian20

Because they're reckless and stupid and don't make contingency plans for when things go wrong.

andrewtheblueskier9

I had meant this per capita/organisational budget but it's gonna be in absolute terms when this climaxes because Trump's finest are just so excellent at this

Run the Joules9

How does everything turn into Fyre Festival with these people

Wallet Inspector MetaBlueSky ♨️7

Oracle of Delphi: "The weather shall show divine approval of the Princeps."

John Moe

@johnmoe.bsky.social

Still though. 250 years of America. No kings. Democracy. Many problems but many very great things. And America is NOT that guy. Give me a few things you love about America, whether you live here or not. For me: - The popular music of the last 100 years - R.E.M. - Flannery O’Connor - Basketball

784h ago

Aaron - Eat More Pie17

Pie Incredible landscape diversity Both regional and immigrant cultural diversity. State and national parks The B-52s

get me away from here, I’m deadass17

Emily Dickinson, the Simpsons, the USPS, free refills.

Sue Trowbridge10

Boston Terriers. The American gentleman!

Shaun10

Motown The Great Lakes Elvis Presley Hip hop Root beer floats The State Fair Gospel music Pontoon boats

Champions…of Digression!10

Jack Kirby Muhammad Ali Basketball (I guess we share credit with Canada) Dashiell Hammett Parliament-Funkadelic Dorothy Parker

Matt McDaniel9

Indiana edition: - Kurt Vonnegut - David Letterman - Cole Porter - “Breaking Away”

Quoting this

Ken Plume20

-National Parks -The Muppets -Bizarre Roadside Attractions -How Its Low Entertainment Becomes High Art -Its Potential Despite Its Reality

Brian Kolm15

- author Maurice Sendek's books - Charles Schulz's Peanuts - Broadway Musicals - Theme Parks - Indy comics ('Bone', 'The Tick' and many others) - The Exploratorium and museums that make science fun.

Moxie On Wheels14

The band Presidents of the United States of America is so so good, even when The Guy in that office isn’t

Ben Collinsworth11

Dolly Parton Sesame Street Ken Jennings Oreo cookies

Erik Barnes3

- Professional wrestling - Jazz - Having all the cuisines from everywhere - Having all the cuisines from everywhere experimented with fusion - The Muppets - Superheroes - When we’re at our best, our personality is being the golden retrievers of Earth.

TV's GrunkleMary McDowell - Midnight Movie Star2

-They Might Be Giants - The Venture Bros. - Ben & Jerry's - MST3K - New York City - Disneyland

joe4zu.bsky.social

@joe4zu.bsky.social

Remember, Trump could find and pay only about 400 traitor, white nationalists to march in DC today. No Kings Protests find millions of us marching.

257h ago

Scott (cooking for Moi)

@scottmcq.bsky.social

Happy No Kings Day! A bratwurst w/mustard and caramelized onions, spicy homemade refrigerator dill pickle spears and heirloom tomato slices. 🍽️🍜🍅🥒🌶️

On a white plate from the top, clockwise is 2 slices of tomato, an ear of sweet corn, a bratwurst w/mustard and onions and 2 pickle spears.

206h ago

Dan

@dansynth54.bsky.social

Anti-Trump Art MAGA Will Be Celebrating .."NO KINGS" On July 4th like We Did 250 Years Ago !!!

87h ago

Japhet G. 🇵🇷✊🏾🇵🇸✊🏾🇮🇷✊🏾🇿🇦✊🏾🇸🇸✊🏾🇨🇩✊🏾🇱🇧✊🏾🇱🇾✊🏾

@japhetgaray.bsky.social

Mi Gente. No Kings, No Colonies Today in Chicago, the energy was unmistakable. Elected officials and leaders stood united, fighting for the independence of Borikén. Alderman Jessie Fuentes. Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez. Juan Dalmau, the next governor of Puerto Rico. #FreePuertoRico #BlueskyPR #PR

55h ago

🦋Bree With Me🦋

@ishipstarwars.bsky.social

Blue drank to celebrate the original No Kings Day 💙

95h ago

Julia Métraux

@juliametraux.bsky.social

Let's just say for example, if there's a No Kings protest with a non-small crowd of a diverse group of people, I have described there's a gathering of people but write out what the posters say, as that's what a sighted person would pay attention to.

87h ago

gregor (defenestrate billionaires, ride bikes) fallis

@gregfallis.com

It's the 4th of July. Periodically today I intend to post photographs that show the US flag. #America250 #July4th #photography #DemocraticCamera

A photograph from a No Kings protest showing men holding two flags--a US flag and a Pride US flag. Both are flown upside down, signifying a state of dire distress.

64h ago

@johnathanperk.bsky.social

Excuses. It IS flying in D.C. right now. We are watching it. You expect them to send an RSVP? like y’all’s “No Kings” gatherings lolllolol

46h ago

blueinmo1957.bsky.social

@blueinmo1957.bsky.social

Keith exposes the incredible visual of hundreds of masked far-right Patriot Front members marching on the Capitol chanting "Reclaim America," while massive "No Kings" progressive coalitions block intersecting streets to protest the administration’s lawless executive overreach. …

47h ago

Jane N

@jdopinkie.bsky.social

Good! We went to the Jorgolio in Humboldt Park, Chicago to resist: No Kings, No Colonies A free and sovereign Puerto Rico

34h ago

HrhRaizen

@hrhraizen.bsky.social

Amen! Tag me when Trump posts his Ai slop like he did after October's No Kings protest. I won't hold my breath while waiting.

48h ago

ur resident lady knight

@ladyknight.bsky.social

250 years without this man and America still needs no kings, happy July 4th everyone

34h ago

CMRforall

@cmrforall.bsky.social

In this abode we say No Kings. Except Jack "King" Kirby. And Melissa King. And also King Buzzo. OK, there are a lot of good kings to recognize. Also the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Kings. And drag kings. OK, yeah there are a lot of good and worthy kings even as we say No Kings and mean it.

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