Massive 'No Kings' rally in D.C. features LGBTQ+ rights advocates: 'This is my country too'
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Massive 'No Kings' rally in D.C. features LGBTQ+ rights advocates: 'This is my country too'
"More than 2,500 rallies have been planned today across the country. Under a mild and sunny October sky, a diverse lineup of speakers, from senators to scientists to artists, addressed the massive crowd from behind bulletproof glass, a sobering sign of the times after the recent assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, which has heightened security at political events nationwide."
"Related: Before 'No Kings' rally, ex-Pentagon official warns Trump's anti-trans agenda threatens democracy The rally, which began at noon and was scheduled to run until 2 p.m. with some 100,000 participants, featured speeches by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, science educator Bill Nye, and LGBTQ+ leaders, including Human Rights Campaign Chief of Staff Jay Brown and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness Shawn Skelly."
Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded Pennsylvania Avenue, the National Mall, and the expanse between the Capitol and the White House for the No Kings Rally opposing President Donald Trump's perceived authoritarian takeover. Organizers planned more than 2,500 rallies across the country. Roughly 100,000 participants gathered as senators, scientists, artists, and LGBTQ+ leaders spoke from behind bulletproof glass, reflecting heightened security after the recent assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Speakers included Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Chris Murphy, Bill Nye, Human Rights Campaign Chief of Staff Jay Brown, and former Assistant Secretary of Defense Shawn Skelly. Jay Brown described his upbringing and affirmed transgender Americans' right to live and raise families.
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