No Kings: 1M Protest Federal Actions

0:00Minnesota hosts a main event for the nationwide No Kings protests, this Saturday at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Organizes expect around 100,000 people there, boosted by performers like Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, and Senator Bernie Sanders. This comes amid raw feelings over federal actions in the state, including deaths during an immigration enforcement push. The protests span more than 3,100 events across all 50 states, with 9 million participants projected. Suburbs are seeing more action as resistance grows. Events are also planned in over a dozen countries, adapted locally like no tyrants in places with monarchies. People have turned out in huge numbers before, with 5 million at over 2,100 rallies last June and 7 million at nearly 3,000 events last October. This third round builds on that momentum from a coalition fighting what they see as power grabs. Minnesota earned the spotlight due to tough federal responses there, contrasted by strong

1:03local organizing. Opposition to recent U.S. and Israeli air strikes in Iran starting late February should pull in even bigger crowds. Springsteen debuts his new song, Streets of Minneapolis at the Rally, honoring local resilience before kicking off his tour Tuesday at Target Center. With the No Kings theme, Front and Center, these gatherings highlight a pushback that's only gaining steam. Stay informed with Canada News today, AI-powered updates.