Progressive Politics

Why?

As long as they only do them on weekends and then disband like everything is normal, they will be ineffective

At the very least, they need to be held on weekdays so as to disrupt the regular function of the economic machine.

It is painfully clear what tRump's regime thinks of these weekend protests...

Read the article. It is about what to do AFTER the protest.

The No Kings demonstrations cultivate a sense of solidarity. They embolden people. They show that there is a base of opposition to this sickening president and his sordid agenda. But at the end of the day, the right has to be thrown out of power. In states like Louisiana and Florida, that means working to end right-wing rule in the state government. In blue state cities, that means electing city officials who are going to effectively resist Trump’s meddling rather than rolling over or staying silent. Around the country, it means people with progressive values need to start running for office themselves. But wherever you are, it means taking the next step beyond carrying signs, and strategizing to take back power and enact more just and humane policies.