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'No Kings Day' Protests Ignite Nationwide Debate Over Patriotism and Political Violence
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — In a small but pointed display of dissent, two separate demonstrations unfolded in Rutherford County on June 14 as part of a national protest effort branded "No Kings Day." The protests were part of a coordinated campaign led by the progressive activist network Indivisible, deliberately timed to coincide with Flag Day, the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and the birthday of President Donald Trump.
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