No Kings Day Crossword Puzzle
“No Kings Day” (also called “No Kings 2”) is a nationwide, coordinated protest scheduled for October 18, 2025, designed to reaffirm the principle that in a democracy, power belongs to the people—not to a ruler or “king.” (No Kings) The movement is rooted in earlier mass demonstrations held on June 14, when over 5 million people participated across more than 2,000 locations to protest what organizers viewed as authoritarian policies and power abuses by the Trump administration. (Wikipedia)
The October 18 events are designed as peaceful, nonviolent protests across all 50 U.S. states, with over 2,500 gatherings already registered. (Axios) The aim is to push back against expanded executive authority, the deployment of federal and militarized forces to cities, increased enforcement actions by ICE, and policies perceived as undermining civil rights, democratic institutions, and the balance of power. (NYCLU)
Leading advocacy groups backing “No Kings Day” include Indivisible, the ACLU, Human Rights Campaign, National Nurses United, and other organizations in the “50501” coalition (a name signifying 50 states, 50 protests, 1 movement). (Common Dreams) Organizers have held training sessions in protest safety, de-escalation, and “know your rights” preparation to help local hosts and participants engage safely. (ACLU Actions)
Many local events are already planned. For example, in Chicago there is a rally at Grant Park from noon to 2 p.m. CDT. (Mobilize) In New York City, a “Labor March” is set for 11 a.m. from Duarte Square, meeting with the broader No Kings march later in Manhattan. (NYC Labor Council) In Georgia, rallies are planned in cities like Atlanta, Marietta, Smyrna, Peachtree City, and more. (Rough Draft Atlanta)
Overall, No Kings Day is positioned as a mass demonstration of civic power and resistance, seeking to reassert that elected leaders are servants of the people—not monarchs. It builds on earlier protest momentum and hopes to catalyze further political action, awareness, and accountability.
Word Bank
No Kings Day, revolution, Boston Tea Party, King George III, tyranny, liberty, constitution, checks and balances, rule of law, impeachment, autocracy, corruption, January 6, protest, patriot, independence, democracy, justice, accountability, authoritarianism, fascism, resistance
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