Don’t Get Mad, Get Organized

Building on the momentum of the No Kings protest, I find myself reflecting on the aftermath—what transpires once the rallying cries subside? Is there a coherent set of demands to which the protesters are fully committed, or does the march diminish into a kind of performative display? And don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the competition of who can wield the most provocative and entertaining sign.

That being said, I don’t want to undermine the significance of such demonstrations. The act of physically showing up, marching, and voicing dissent is a vital exercise in democratic engagement. It sends a powerful message to both domestic and international audiences, signaling that though we the people voted in Trump, we’re not all on board with his policies and agenda.