No Kings Day this Saturday, October 18
This Saturday, October 18, millions of people from across the political spectrum will take to the streets to say – NO KINGS! We’re participating in the 10/18 NO KINGS Day march, and invite you to join us in Manhattan! RSVP here to join us!
If you’re not based in NYC, don’t worry, there are dozens of No Kings Day actions happening across the state, from Buffalo to Long Island, and nearly every city in between. Click here to find a No Kings event near you.
President Trump has doubled down on authoritarianism. His administration is sending masked agents into our streets, terrorizing our communities. They are targeting immigrant families, profiling, arresting and detaining people without warrants. Threatening to overtake elections. Gutting healthcare, environmental protections, and education when families need them most. Rigging maps to silence voters. Ignoring mass shootings at our schools and in our communities. Driving up the cost of living while handing out massive giveaways to billionaire allies, as families struggle.
On Saturday, millions will take to the streets for nonviolent protest, and declare with one voice: No Kings in the United States. We will march together and say NO to authoritarianism, NO to fascism, and YES to democracy that works for all.
For the Manhattan march, we’re joining our partners at the New York Immigration Coalition. We’ll have our “Melt Ice & Shut Rikers” and “No ICE on Rikers” signs to hand to folks. Or, bring your own sign!
Register here to join us in the streets on Saturday!
If you have any questions about Saturday’s No Kings march, please reach out to Yonah at yonah@katalcenter.org or 347-201-2768.
Get Out the Vote for the Nov. 4th Election
We’re getting ready for the November 4th general election. This is a consequential election as the Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, City Council, and more are all up for election in a few weeks. This election will have a significant impact on the fight to Shut Rikers and increase investments in real community safety like housing, healthcare, education, and jobs. Please make sure you register to vote!
Here are key dates to know leading up to the November 4th election:
- Monday, October 20th: The change of address deadline
- Saturday, October 25th: Voter registration deadline and vote by mail application deadline (online & mail)
- Saturday, October 25th – Sunday, November 2nd: Early voting.
Click here for more information.
Lastly, tonight, Thursday, October 16th, is the first official mayoral debate. Tune in here to see where the candidates stand before casting your vote.
If you have any questions about registering to vote, please reach out to Yonah at Yonah@katalcenter.org.
November NY Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call
Our next NY Statewide Criminal Justice Reform Call is on Thursday, November 13th, at noon! On this month’s call, we’ll discuss which criminal justice bills are still awaiting the Governor’s signature, the upcoming 2026 legislative session, and various campaigns to reform New York’s criminal legal system. We’ll be joined by organizers, advocates, and community members working on every aspect of justice reform in the state.
Register to join us on Thursday, November 13th, from noon to 1 p.m.
If you have any questions about the statewide call or would like to be a presenter, please contact Yonah at Yonah@katalcenter.org.
Inspiring Resistance This Week
– Yesterday, reporters left the Pentagon en masse after refusing to sign on to restrictive policies. See more here.
– The University of Pennsylvania joined a growing list of universities refusing the extortionary Trump “compact.” See more here.
For more examples of resistance, check out Choose Democracy’s Resist List!
Quotes of the Week
“Bring it on. Dissent is central to any democracy.” – Harry Belafonte
“Success is not measured by money or fame, but by how much joy you bring into your own life and the lives of others.” – D’Angelo
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