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From "No King, No Pope" to a King and Pope united in prayer.
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"No King, No Pope"
"No king, no pope" is a political slogan from the American Revolution, used by crowds chanting against British monarchy and the Catholic Church, specifically referencing the colonists' aversion to both a monarch and a foreign, papal authority. It became a rallying cry for American independence, symbolizing the rejection of both the British crown and Catholic influence in favor of a new, independent, and largely Protestant nation.
Meaning and context
"No King!": Refers to the American Revolution's rejection of British rule. The phrase directly opposes the power of the monarchy, which was seen as oppressive by the colonists.
"No Popery!": Represents the anti-Catholic sentiment prevalent at the time, particularly in Protestant New England. The Catholic Church was viewed as a foreign and authoritarian power that threatened to undermine their Protestant liberties.
Combined message: The slogan, famously chanted as "No King, No Popery!", powerfully links the rejection of British monarchy with the rejection of what was perceived as the Pope's influence. This combined message served as a potent, unified call to arms for the revolutionary cause.
Historical significance
Historical precedent: The slogan's roots can be traced back to earlier anti-authoritarian sentiments, such as the public commemoration of "Pope's Day" in colonial America, where effigies of the Pope were burned to protest both religious and political authority.
Evolution of the slogan: Over time, the anti-Catholic sentiment evolved from a protest against English nationalism to a powerful force for American identity and revolutionary action, directing its energy against the British policies and ultimately the monarchy itself.
Modern relevance: While not as frequently used today, the phrase remains a significant part of American revolutionary history, representing the foundational principles of self-governance and religious freedom that defined the new nation.
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Sunday, October 19, 2025
Mehdi Hasan Full speech at No Kings protest calls Trump out, says immigr...
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Mehdi Hasan
Hasan was born on 10 July 1979[1][2] in Swindon, Wiltshire, in South West England to Shia Muslim parents from Hyderabad in Telangana, Southern India,[3][4][5] his mother a doctor and his father an engineer. Hasan grew up in Harrow, an area of outer North West London.[6][7]
2012–2020: Al Jazeera and The Intercept
In 2013, Hasan took part in a debate at the Oxford Union to consider whether Islam is a peaceful religion. Hasan, who is a Twelver Shia Muslim, vouched for Islam as a religion of peace, citing political and cultural reasons for violence in Muslim majority countries, as opposed to holding the religion of Islam responsible. In the vote on the motion, the house affirmed with Hasan and the other proposers that Islam is a religion of peace with 286 votes in favor and 168 votes against.[20] In March 2015, Hasan appeared in a Guardian opinion video on UK immigration.[21]
Islamic faith
During a sermon delivered in 2009, Hasan made remarks about "the kuffar, the disbelievers, the atheists who remain deaf and stubborn to the teachings of Islam, the rational message of the Quran." Quoting a verse of the Quran, Hasan used the term "cattle" to describe non-believers and called them "incapable of the intellectual effort it requires to shake off those blind prejudices."[47][48][49]
Personal life
Hasan is married. He and his wife have two daughters.[43] He became a naturalized citizen of the United States on October 9, 2020.[74]
In 2013, Hasan took part in a debate at the Oxford Union to consider whether Islam is a peaceful religion. Hasan, who is a Twelver Shia Muslim, vouched for Islam as a religion of peace, citing political and cultural reasons for violence in Muslim majority countries, as opposed to holding the religion of Islam responsible. In the vote on the motion, the house affirmed with Hasan and the other proposers that Islam is a religion of peace with 286 votes in favor and 168 votes against.[20] In March 2015, Hasan appeared in a Guardian opinion video on UK immigration.[21]
Islamic faith
During a sermon delivered in 2009, Hasan made remarks about "the kuffar, the disbelievers, the atheists who remain deaf and stubborn to the teachings of Islam, the rational message of the Quran." Quoting a verse of the Quran, Hasan used the term "cattle" to describe non-believers and called them "incapable of the intellectual effort it requires to shake off those blind prejudices."[47][48][49]
Personal life
Hasan is married. He and his wife have two daughters.[43] He became a naturalized citizen of the United States on October 9, 2020.[74]
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The term Twelver refers to its adherents' belief in twelve divinely ordained leaders, known as the Twelve Imams, and their belief that the last Imam, Imam al-Mahdi, lives in occultation (ghayba) and will reappear as "the awaited Mahdi" (al-Mahdi al-muntazar) alongside the awaited Nabi Isa, Jesus, The Messiah (Al-Masih) son of Bibi Mariam (The Virgin Mary), in order to restore justice and peace.
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50501 is a peaceful movement.
Violence of any kind will not be tolerated.
On February 5th, #50501 raised our voices.
The first #50501 protests were a decentralized rapid response to the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies. The idea—50 protests in 50 states on 1 day—was born on r/50501 and spread rapidly on social media.
In just days, grassroots organizers—without any budget, centralized structure, or official backing—pulled off over 80 peaceful protests in all 50 states. Since then, the protests have grown over successive days of action: February 17th, March 4th, April 5th, April 19th, May 1st, and June 14th. The movement has mobilized millions of people and brought together a growing network of organizers and organizations, both new and established.
Our movement shows the world that the American working class will not sit idly by as plutocrats rip apart their democratic institutions and civil liberties while undermining the rule of law.
50 protests. 50 states. 1 day.
Real photos of February 5th protests compiled by u/TamraLinn
Join Us
Act Now
Resources
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50 protests.
50 states.
1 movement.
Join us in the fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach.
June 14th:
Learn More
What's Next
Welcome Guide
Find an Event
For Organizers
Know Your Rights
Digital Safety
Marching 101
Act Now
50501 is a peaceful movement.
Violence of any kind will not be tolerated.
On February 5th, #50501 raised our voices.
The first #50501 protests were a decentralized rapid response to the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies. The idea—50 protests in 50 states on 1 day—was born on r/50501 and spread rapidly on social media.
In just days, grassroots organizers—without any budget, centralized structure, or official backing—pulled off over 80 peaceful protests in all 50 states. Since then, the protests have grown over successive days of action: February 17th, March 4th, April 5th, April 19th, May 1st, and June 14th. The movement has mobilized millions of people and brought together a growing network of organizers and organizations, both new and established.
Our movement shows the world that the American working class will not sit idly by as plutocrats rip apart their democratic institutions and civil liberties while undermining the rule of law.
50 protests. 50 states. 1 day.
Real photos of February 5th protests compiled by u/TamraLinn
Sunday, June 15, 2025
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025
What to know about counterprotests to Trump's June 14 parade
Data: No Kings; Map: Kavya Beheraj/Axios
Jun 7, 2025
Politics & Policy
Protestors are taking to the streets and community hubs nationwide on June 14 in what organizers expect will be the largest single-day anti-President Trump rally since the start of the administration.
Why it matters: The widespread movement will run counter to Trump's multimillion dollar military parade in D.C.
"No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance," organizers wrote. "From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we're taking action to reject authoritarianism."
More than 100 pro-democracy advocacy groups are partnering to organize the No Kings events.
What they're saying: "Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday," the No Kings website said."A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn't staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else."
By the numbers: Millions of people are estimated to protest in more than 1,500 cities across all 50 states and commonwealths, organizers said.
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