"The success of mass protests can be notoriously hard to evaluate. Even groups with focused messages, such as the antiabortion March for Life, can go decades before they achieve a tangible win."
"Erbes and other No Kings organizers across the country say they see the impact. Erbes's calls for volunteers now yield hundreds of yeses. More Democrats are running for office in conservative strongholds."
"Last October's protest drew an estimated 7 million people at 2,600 events, organizers said, 2 million more than were estimated to be at the inaugural march."
"Leaders like Erbes say they believe the turnout will be even bigger, with 3,100 demonstrations on the books for this Saturday."
Nine months ago, a politically motivated attack prompted uncertainty about the first No Kings march in Minnesota. Despite law enforcement urging cancellation, 100,000 people gathered at the capitol, contributing to an estimated 5 million nationwide. The success of such protests is difficult to measure, but organizers report increased volunteer engagement and more Democrats running for office. The march has expanded, with 7 million participants last October and 3,100 events planned for an upcoming Saturday, indicating growing momentum for political change.
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