What if instead of "No Kings" we protested "No Empire"

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My Second Cup of Coffee

Mark Charles

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A podcast to create Common Memory, Walk in Beauty and help people make sense of the USA's social, political and religious chaos, one cup of coffee at a time. Mark Charles is a dual citizen of the United States and the Navajo Nation. He lives in Washington DC and is one of the leading experts on the Doctrine of Discovery. He co-authored "Unsettling Truths - the ongoing, dehumanizing legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery". Mark ran as an independent candidate for President of the United States in 2020 with a vision of building a nation where "We the people" actually means ALL the people.

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What if instead of "No Kings" we protested "No Empire"

My Second Cup of Coffee

53 minutes 31 seconds

4 months ago

What if instead of "No Kings" we protested "No Empire"

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. In the midst of chaotic, turbulent and divisive times it can be confusing to know what needs protesting. Today, over My Second Cup of Coffee, I offer my 2 cents. I invite you to join me.

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Politico: Rand Paul is invited to the White House picnic, after all
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AP News: ABC’s Terry Moran is suspended following his social media post calling Trump and Miller haters
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NPR: The suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers has been captured and charged
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AP News: Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla is forcefully removed from Noem’s news conference and handcuffed
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AP News: What to know about Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to LA immigration protests
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NY Times: Trump Shifts Deportation Focus, Pausing Most Raids on Farms, Hotels and Eateries
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/us/politics/trump-ice-raids-farms-hotels.html

AP News: As Trump goes to G7 summit, other world leaders aim to show they’re not intimidated
https://apnews.com/article/trump-g7-fear-summit-taco-trade-117f9034f2a06d23bfbb2de201431c54

NPR: 3 takeaways from the military parade and No Kings protests on Trump's birthday
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/15/nx-s1-5433765/3-takeaways-from-the-military-parade-and-no-kings-protests-on-trumps-birthday

NY Times: Takeaways From Trump’s Military Parade in Washington
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/us/politics/trump-military-parade-takeaways.html

CBS News: Trump's military parade today isn't the first in the U.S. — but they're rare. Here's a look back.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-military-parade-history-rare-last-military-parade/

White House History: John Kennedy Inauguration Parade
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YouTube: January 20, 1961 - President John F. Kennedy - Inauguration Day
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YouTube: President John F. Kennedy's inauguration - January 20th 1961 (Part Four)
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PBS: Schumer introduces ‘No Kings Act’ in response to Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling (Aug 2024)
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NY Times: The Clintons and Kamala Harris Descend on a Hamptons Wedding of Liberal Royalty
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LA Times: Nezza says she sang national anthem in Spanish at Dodger Stadium against team’s wishes
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