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Fact check: Which political organizations support No Kings Day demonstrations?

Checked on June 14, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The No Kings Day demonstrations were organized by a broad coalition of over 200 organizations [1]. The key organizing groups consistently mentioned across all sources include:

  • Indivisible movement
  • American Federation of Teachers
  • Communications Workers of America
  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • MoveOn

The protests were coordinated with the 50501 movement in many locations [1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

An important piece of context missing from the original question is that the 50501 movement had previously organized their own nationwide protest on Presidents' Day [1]. This suggests a broader pattern of coordinated demonstrations rather than an isolated event.

The coalition represents a diverse mix of:

  • Labor unions
  • Civil rights organizations
  • Progressive political groups [1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question's framing as "which political organizations" could be misleading as it:

  • Overlooks the significant involvement of labor unions and civil rights groups
  • Might incorrectly suggest this was purely a political demonstration
  • Fails to acknowledge the scale of the coalition (200+ organizations)

The consistent reporting across all three sources [1] suggests high reliability in the information about the organizing groups, though it's worth noting that all sources appear to draw from the same original information, as they list identical participating organizations.

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