The Power of Local Protests
No Kings in Chelmsford, June 14, 2025
While Mass 50501 is an anchor organization for Boston’s No Kings rally tomorrow, March 28th, a major focus of our organizing is on building broad coalitions across the state. We’d be thrilled to have everyone join us in Boston, but we recognize that that is not a reality for some people. No Kings III is meant to be a display of people power, wherever the people may be located. This weekend, there are over 3,000 nonviolent events nationwide and over 150 events planned in Massachusetts! While protests and rallies in large cities tend to get the most media attention, smaller local events are incredibly important for increasing visibility, plugging people in to local organizing efforts, building statewide networks, and helping people realize that they are not alone.
We spoke to local organizers to hear their thoughts about the benefits of, and need for, local events.
No Kings in Chelmsford, June 14, 2025
Nicole - Indivisible Tewksbury-Wilmington:
Connecting with others in the community because being a progressive in Tewksbury can feel isolating. Organizing No Kings helped me to realize that there are more of us than I expected which feels powerful and hopeful.
Vic - Indivisible Lowell:
We're thrilled at how peaceful the NO KINGS protesters remain, even as the rhetoric from the Trump admin gets more and more demonizing. The best way to fight this regime is to stand together and laugh at them. The joy at each rally is intoxicating. Yes, we're angry, but we know love is greater than hate.
Krystal Zeogas - Townsend MA 50501:
The reason why standing up to defend democracy is important to me, (& in general) is, if you don't stand up to defend democracy eventually there will be no more democracy to stand up for.
John Adams - Steering Committee - Fitchburg Indivisible:
This movement is for everyone. For people who would struggle getting to a big city or who don't do well in huge crowds, satellite protests connect you with neighbors and local organizers you can work with in person.
No Kings II in Chelmsford, October 18, 2025
If you can’t join us in Boston, please consider attending a local event. Some protests are timed in such a way that folks can attend several, increasing their impact and chances to make connections! Invite a friend or neighbor. Talk to your fellow protestors and meet local organizers. We hope that you find a way to be plugged-in to organizing efforts in your local community. And if you’re still looking for ideas on ways to get more involved, we invite you to sign our We the Powerful pledge.
Each individual act of resistance may be small, but together, we are unstoppable. This weekend, join us in showing up for our state, for our country, and for each other. No kings then. No kings now. No kings ever.
No Kings II in Chelmsford, October 18, 2025
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