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7 Million Rally for 'No Kings' Protest Nationwide

10/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Nearly seven million people joined the "No Kings" rallies across the United States on October 20, among the largest protests in history.
Groups including Indivisible organized the events and urged locals to protest in their communities rather than travel far.
Erica Chenoweth (researcher) shows successful nonviolent movements win support from new constituencies, including traditionally pro-Trump areas, and her "3.5% rule" says at least 3.5% must protest for success.

History

Historical Context

The "No Kings" rallies on October 20, 2023, draw inspiration from the historic civil rights marches of 1963, which mobilized over 250,000 people in Washington, D.C. Organizations like Indivisible, akin to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, played vital roles in these movements. Research by Erica Chenoweth indicates that nonviolent protests can effectively engage diverse communities, reflecting a growing demand for political change in the U.S.

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Story summary

Nearly seven million people joined the "No Kings" rallies across the United States on October 20, among the largest protests in history.
Groups including Indivisible organized the events and urged locals to protest in their communities rather than travel far.
Erica Chenoweth (researcher) shows successful nonviolent movements win support from new constituencies, including traditionally pro-Trump areas, and her "3.5% rule" says at least 3.5% must protest for success.

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