Politics & Government

Another 'No Kings' Protest Against Trump Policies Planned In Arlington

A second round of "No Kings" protests will include events in Arlington over two days.

During the first "No Kings" protest on June 14, activists put signs up on overpasses along I-395 in Arlington.
During the first "No Kings" protest on June 14, activists put signs up on overpasses along I-395 in Arlington. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

ARLINGTON, VA — A second round of "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration will include demonstrations over two days in Arlington.

The activist group No Kings Eve - WofA Bridge Brigade will be protesting on seven bridges across Arlington during rush hour.

"Bring your flags and join us to ‘rev up the rush hour’ on the eve of No Kings Day. Banners on each bridge will say No Kings. Come for the honks, the joy and the community ahead of the DC rally, to be held on the Mall the next day," according to the organizers. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance.

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The seven bridges are: Utah Street, Harrison Street, Patrick Henry Street, 5705 Fairfax (pedestrian), Ohio Street, 1500 North Potomac (pedestrian); and at the intersection of Washington and Langston Boulevard.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., No Kings WofA will be gathering on five bridges to protest: North George Mason, 1500 Potomac, and 5705 Fairfax.

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For both the Friday and Saturday's protests, there is separate sign up for each bridge Sign up for only one. Only sign up for one.

"A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action," the organizers say. "We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. This is a safe, family friendly, local Indivisible event."

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