Kansas City Metro Joins 'No Kings' Nationwide Protest: Open Thread

The topic of the day again . . . Thousands of Kansas City residents will participate in a mass protest against Prez Trump that has dominated political headlines this week. 

What we notice that might not matter . . .

This time around we're seeing a separate protest in JoCo and even some nearby cities setting up their own events. 

Here are the basics as we're welcome to just about any comment and look forward to more nuanced perspectives from either side . . . We tried to mix up the news link offerings this time around . . . Let's start with the basics . . . 

"This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around."

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No Kings protests: What to expect at Saturday's marches around the country

Biggest US labor unions fuel No Kings protests against Trump: 'You need a voice to have freedom'

More than 2,600 events are planned across the US to dissent against Trump's policies. Organizer James Phipps, 75, says: 'Protest is all I've done all my life'

Anti-Israel radicals from 'global intifada' movement join 'No Kings' protests

Anti-Israel groups are joining Saturday's 'No Kings' protests across the U.S., raising questions about George Soros-funded nonprofits potentially violating tax laws.

No Kings protests across US cause states to activate National Guard

Texas and Virginia governors have troops on standby amid nationwide protests against President Donald Trump.

"I'm not a king," Trump says ahead of nationwide No Kings protests

"They're referring to me as a king. I'm not a king," Trump said.

LIST: 'No Kings' protest rallies planned in Kansas City area on Saturday

More nationwide 'No Kings' protests are planned for Saturday, with at least a dozen in the Kansas City metro area.

What is 'No Kings' and where are protests happening around Kansas City?

Large crowds are coming together Saturday in Missouri and Kansas and across the country to peacefully protest what organizers call a fight against "corruption" and "dictatorship."

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