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Friend, On June 14, Trump is throwing himself a military parade for his birthday, with a whopping $45 million price tag.(1) On the same day, all around the country, millions of people are committed to sending Trump a clear message with the No Kings protests nationwide. We want to make the contrast crystal clear: Trump and his cronies in D.C. are wasting taxpayer money on violence and spectacle instead of keeping our families safe and healthy. He is deploying troops to aid ICE in abducting immigrants and ripping families apart. He's turning the military on peaceful protestors in Los Angeles, Orange County, and elsewhere.(2,3) And all of this is happening while pushing a federal budget that would cut health care and other social safety net programs to fund more militarization, more deportations and detentions, and more tax cuts for the rich. It's time to join our allies in the streets to reject the Trump regime and stand up for our rights and our communities. A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. The marches around the country aim to create a safe and inclusive space for people to show up and speak out. Thank you for being with us! –Irene, along with Annie, Angela, Isidra, Cecilia, Jen, and Lindsay (the Courage team)
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