Millions of people are expected to take to the streets Saturday across the country for the "No Kings" protest marches .

Big picture view:

The No Kings Day of Defiance are large single-day mobilizations that have taken place since President Donald Trump returned to office to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers.

The other side:

Trump’s Republican Party has been referring to the events as "Hate America" rallies. They have sought to portray participants in Saturday’s rallies as far outside the mainstream of American politics, and a main reason for the prolonged government shutdown, now in its 18th day.

Who organized the "No Kings Day" protests?

Local perspective:

"No Kings Day" p

See Full Page