On Saturday, We Say❌👑! - Action Alert, March 23, 2026
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On Saturday, We Say❌👑!
On Saturday, March 28th, Jacksonville will join 3,000+ communities across the country in a nonviolent day of action and mass mobilization to oppose the Trump administration's growing authoritarian actions and affirm that this nation belongs to its people, not to any would-be king(s).
Whether you're outraged by the illegal and costly war, attacks by federal agents on everyday civilians, continued threats to civil and voting rights, skyrocketing costs, the Epstein files, the gutting of essential services, or the assault on free speech, this moment is for you. Whether you've been in the fight for years or you're just fed up and ready to take action, this moment is for you. We’re standing together against cruelty, corruption, and the abuses of power. On Saturday, we will gather peacefully in the largest protest in Jacksonville history to remind Trump and his enablers: America has no kings! Get info and sign up with three friends today. Want tips on participating and what to expect? Watch this video!
A reminder that there will also be a protest Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Beaches Library. If your time is limited or you need to stay close to home, consider joining the Beaches No Kings event in the morning. Or do that first, and then make a day of it downtown!
Why Protest? The Strategic Logic of No Kings
No Kings 3 on March 28th builds on past mobilization efforts fighting the autocratic takeover of this country. Indivisible co-founder Leah Greenberg describes why mass nonviolent protests are an important strategic tactic to challenge the "aura of inevitability" created by the actions of a would-be dictator.
"It requires a countless number of people in a countless number of places to do something that the Trump regime doesn’t want them to do, or NOT to do something the Trump regime wants them to do. That’s how we shake off the aura of inevitability and halt the autocratic breakthrough."
"For that to happen, people need to feel like we’re part of something bigger. We need to understand that we’re part of a movement. We need to feel like we will win," she adds. Mass action alone won’t turn this ship around. But, according to Greenberg, it can do several important things:
Change the narrative. A massive show of popular opposition everywhere in the country disrupts Trump’s effort to project strength. It shows that resistance is big, powerful, growing, and everywhere.
Bring in new people. A nationwide mass mobilization reaches people who aren’t yet engaged, and -- if done right -- helps to draw them into a cycle of action and local relationships to power change.
Foster community. When you show up, you realize that not only are you not alone -- you’re actually part of something enormous. And that helps to build the shared sense of identity we need for the path ahead.
Spread courage. Communities, institutions, and individuals have been emboldened by past protests. Courage is contagious. Witness the impact of everyday people pushing back in places like Minneapolis and other parts of the country.
Trump wants to look strong. What he doesn’t understand is that true power comes from the people. And on Saturday, March 28th, we’re going to prove it again.
Town Hall for Neighborhood Bill of Rights Tonight
Everyone deserves a voice regarding what is developed in our neighborhoods. While Jacksonville’s existing Neighborhood Bill of Rights (NBR) is intended to manage unwanted construction, the current ordinance lacks the necessary enforcement to be effective, and too many unwanted developments are being built, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The Interrupt Redlining Coalition has been working to strengthen the NBR. Learn more about how we can give residents a stronger voice in neighborhood development by attending the Town Hall tonight, Monday, March 23, 6-8 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 966 N. Liberty Street. RSVP here.
More To Do This Week
As the world gets crazier every day, self-care is as important as speaking out. We all need to pick our issues carefully - and take time to breathe. But if you can find the time and energy:
Stop the SAVE Act. According to his latest newsletter, FL Sen. Rick Scott is "continuing his fight" to get the SAVE Act passed in the Senate. Despite unfounded claims to the contrary, there is no evidence of widespread voter fraud, the alleged impetus for the bill. The SAVE Act is designed to block eligible people from voting, not to protect elections. It will disproportionately impact women, seniors, low-income voters, and people of color. Let Scott (and fellow senator Ashley Moody) know you don't support his efforts to suppress the vote. Reach them through the Capitol switchboard (202.224.3121) and follow up with an email by clicking on their names. For more background, click here.
Not $200 Billion. Not Another Dime. The administration wants $200 Billion, approximately $1,500 per household in America, for the illegal and immoral war in Iran. Demand Congress reject ANY supplemental funding! Sign this Win Without War petition. Extra credit: call Sens. Scott, Moody and Rep. John Rutherford with the same message using the Capitol switchboard (202.224.3121).
Pay TSA, Rein In ICE. Sign this petition demanding the GOP end the shutdown by reforming ICE and CBP. The choice before Congress is not complicated. Pay the people keeping our airports safe. Require accountability from the agency brutalizing American communities. It is time for Republicans to stop holding the American people hostage and sign the discharge petition introduced by the DEMS.
Voter Protection. Since FL's legislature just passed a homegrown version of the SAVE Act, this issue has never been more urgent. Join Indivisibles from across Florida for the SWIFT statewide collaboration call on Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 pm. Special guests Dariel Gomez from the FL ACLU and a leader from Dallas Indivisible will discuss voter suppression efforts in red states. RSVP for the zoom link.
Bridge the Gap Jax Workshop April 1
Bridging the Gap Jax, a workshop to help people connect across differences and build understanding and trust, will be held on Wednesday, April 1st from 6 -7 p.m. at the Pablo Creek Library, 13295 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville.
Elizabeth Andersen, CEO of OneJax, will lead the program, which focuses on fostering understanding and cooperation among people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and ideologies, empowering participants to become effective bridgebuilders. The event is sponsored by the Intracoastal West DEMS and Democratic Women's Information Network (DWIN).
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