A Moment in History - Things Are About to Get Serious

Also: San Diego Resistance Calendar June 12-20, 2025

There’s no way of predicting the outcomes in the coming week, but rest assured that events taking place will be seriously impactful in a way occurring once in a lifetime. I’ll run down a few reasons for my thinking today.

The 2000+ No Kings Day protests throughout the US (and Mexico!) are going to be the largest expression of opposition to the Trump regime to date. There are at least 15 events locally (listed below), with hundreds more throughout California, plus an announced No Kings event in Ensenada. I expect that events of the last week will galvanize attendance at these demonstrations nationwide.

Aggressive detention actions by immigration authorities, backed by other federal enforcement agencies, have sparked demonstrations nationwide this week. The New York Times reports that Thursday’s actions, in addition to Los Angeles, occurred in Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Las Vegas; Minneapolis; New York; Omaha, Neb.; Philadelphia; San Antonio; San Francisco; Seattle; and St. Louis. Many of these demonstrations have involved thousands of people, taking to the streets with little notice.

The growing number of protests has led to threats of national guard activation in more places. Texas Governor Greg Abbott isn’t waiting for a call from Washington, saying he’s going ahead with troop deployments regardless. With more than 50 events planned throughout the Lone Star state, the logistics of this scare tactic should be interesting to watch.

Protests around the country are having an effect, reflected in the latest Quinnipiac polling, which shows support for the President and his policies cratering.

• By 53% to 27%, voters OPPOSE the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Only 67% of GOP voters support it vs 2% of Democrats and 20% of Independents.

• Trump job approval DOWN to 38% (53% disapprove).

• On immigration, only 43% approve, 54% disapprove.

• On deportations, 40% approve, 56% disapprove.

• On the economy, 40% approve, 56% disapprove.

• On trade, 38% approve, 57% disapprove.

• On universities, 37% approve, 54% disapprove.

• On Ukraine, 34% approve, 57% disapprove.

• Only 10% support cuts to Medicaid and Medicare

Quinnipiac polling is taken seriously by the GOP, and you should expect some presidential theatrics in response to the bad news. The President was booed on Wednesday at a Kennedy Center performance of Les Miserables, plus seating near the stage was chock full of drag queens.

Via Instagram

Poll analyst G Elliott Morris found that:

• The only real part of [Trump’s] agenda that’s popular in immigration is deporting convicted violent criminals—so you get about 87 percent support for deporting those people. That one makes sense. And basically everyone else, Americans say, Don’t deport them.

Thursday morning, the President acknowledged at least some of the prevailing sentiment, saying that aggressive immigration crackdowns are hurting hotels and farmers and that there are changes coming to focus on removing criminals.

From The Guardian:

• California national guards troops and marines deployed to Los Angeles to help restore order after days of protest against the Trump administration have told friends and family members they are deeply unhappy about the assignment and worry their only meaningful role will be as pawns in a political battle they do not want to join.

• Three different advocacy organisations representing military families said they had heard from dozens of affected service members who expressed discomfort about being drawn into a domestic policing operation outside their normal field of operations. The groups said they have heard no countervailing opinions.

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It’s opinion day at the Supreme Court, which has at least 27 opinions in 32 cases due this month. Thus far (there’s more to come, but I have to hit “publish” sooner than later) The Supreme Court narrowly ruled to make it easier for students with disabilities to sue to enforce their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws enacted to ensure that disabled children get appropriate schooling.

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The US has pulled family members and non-essential personnel from the embassies in Iraq, Bahrain, and Kuwait in advance of what NBC News is reporting will be an Israeli operation aimed at Iran. There’s nothing like a lil’ Mid-East war to shake up the world’s economies and governments.

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Finally, the President’s Big Beautiful Military Parade on Saturday is having trouble drawing a crowd, as ads have appeared on Craigslist offering compensation (in bitcoin, lol) for people to sit in key positions visible from the grandstand. They’re offering free “red hats” for participants.

The parade, which started out as an effort to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army, will feature thousands of troops and armored vehicles tearing up streets in DC. It was scheduled for late afternoon in a nod to DC’s notorious hot weather; I saw a forecast of an 85% chance of rain and thunderstorms for this time frame.

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San Diego Resistance Calendar June 12- 21, 2025

I do my best to alert readers to events as fast as I learn of them. If you hear or know of something, let me know: shoot me an email, message me on Facebook, or leave a comment on this post.

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Thursday

6/12 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP

6/12 - El Cajon Dissatisfied with Issa Demonstration, 11am-12:30pm, Corner of Magnolia and Fletcher Parkway. Details.

6/12 - Virtual Event, What's the Plan: A Weekly Discussion w/ Indivisible Co-Founders, Noon, Register Here

6/12 - San Marcos Dissatisfied with Issa Demonstration 3-4pm, Corner of Grand and San Marcos Details

6/12 Virtual Event How CA Working Families Party Leaders Are Fighting Back Against Trump’s ICE Attacks 6-7pm Featuring San Diego City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera, Orange County Supervisor Vince Sarmiento, and Fatima Flores Lagunas, Political Director of CHIRLA Action Fund INFO

6/12 - Make Polluters Pay Resolution Vote at SD City Council Rules Committee 9:30am-Noon 202 West C Street (City Hall, 12th floor) Youth v. Oil is advocating for the San Diego City Council to pass a resolution supporting the CA Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act RSVP

6/12 - F*cked Around & Found Out All Day - Doug P’s 75th Birthday (Click ‘Like’, on these posts, dammit, and thank you.)

Friday

6/13 - **Tired of People Being Kidnapped? Time and Location announced day of the event!

Be Ready! BRING SIGNS, WATER, AND A FRIEND....SHOW UP!!

6/13 - Escondido Dissatisfied with Issa Demonstration, 10:30am - Noon, 221 West Crest Street Details

6/13 - Abolish ICE Protest 4-7pm, 1918 Mission Ave & Canyon Dr, Oceanside

6/13 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP

NO KINGS DAY

Saturday

The flag doesn’t belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to us. We’re not watching history happen. We’re making it. On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t—to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

6/14 No Kings, No Dictators, No Exceptions 10am - Noon Waterfront Park

1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego Special Guest Speaker! Allison Gill aka @MuellerSheWrote

6/14 - No Kings Civic Centr Plaza 10am - 1pm Organized by Progressive Democrats of America (Both San Diego groups will meet up during march & rally together at Waterfront Park)

6/14 - No Kings SD 350 Contingent Gather at the corner of N. Harbor and Ash St at 9:30 AM and join the march as a group.

6/14 - No Kings San Marcos 4:15-5:30pm Corner Grand and West San Marcos Boulevard SIGN UP

6/14 - No Kings Chula Vista 10-11:30 am Near Panera in Otay Lakes, Birch Road & Millenia Avenue SIGN UP

6/14 - No Kings Ramona 3:30-5:30pm Southwest Corner of the intersection of !0th Street and Main Street SIGN UP

6/14 - No Kings Mira Mesa 11am Corner of Mira Mesa Blvd & Westview Pkwy (10782 Westview Pkwy) SIGN UP

6/14 - No Kings Del Mar 10am-Noon (Carmel Valley) Intersection of Del Mar Heights & Carmel Country Rds SIGN UP

6/14 - No Kings Rancho Bernardo 11am-12:30pm Bernardo Center Drive & Rancho Bernardo Road SIGN UP

6/14 - No Kings Vista 10am-Noon Santa Fe Ave and Vista Village Dr. - NO CLOWNS, NO KINGS: A Satirical Rally Against Fascism RSVP Costumes encouraged

6/14 - (New Location!) No Kings Oceanside 10am-Noon Carlsbad Boulevard & Pine Avenue SIGN UP

6/14 - (Circus Added!) No Kings Escondido 10am-Noon Grape Day Park 321 N. Broadway, Escondido SIGN UP

6/14 - No Kings at The Duck Pond (Temecula) 11am-1pm 28250 Ynez Road SIGN UP

6/14 - No Kings El Cajon 10am-Noon Magnolia Ave Fletcher Parkway SIGN UP

6/14 - No Kings El Centro 9-11am Main Street and Imperial Avenue SIGN UP

6/14 No Kings Ensenada MX - 11am- 1pm Parque Revolución, Av. Moctezume, Zona

Av Moctezuma Zona Centro SIGN UP

6/14 - Kick Out the Clowns La Jolla 10am Pearl and Girard Sts. SIGN UP

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6/14 - Juneteenth at Chollas Lake Park (Gloria’s Amphitheater, 6050 College Grove Drive) 10am-5pm Details

6/14 - Juneteenth Kickoff Noon-5pm San Diego Central Library @ the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Common, Music, poetry and special guests RSVP

6/14 - Cover the City - ICE out of our COMMUNITIES!! 3-4:30pm 675 E Lincoln Ave, Escondido

6/14 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP

Sunday

6/15 - Ramona Resist Protest 11am-1pm, 10th & Main Street

6/15 - Picket - Blue Corner Group, Poway 11am-12:30 pm Poway and Community Roads

6/15 - Peaceful Protest - At the Kook Statue, Encinitas - Noon-2pm

6/15 - Support Ukraine Rally at Balboa Park 2-4pm El Cid Statue

6/15 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP

Monday

6/16 - Virtual Event Newtown Action Alliance - Lunch & Lobby Noon-2pm. Briefing on the latest updates in the gun violence prevention movement followed by calls to Congress. REGISTER

6/16 - Virtual Event Newtown Action Alliance - Safe Storage Laws - A step by step guide - Johns Hopkins 10-11am Register

6/16 - Virtual event Newtown Action Alliance - After Hours lobby session 5-7pm Volunteers come together for an evening of action on federal gun violence prevention legislation. First-time volunteers are extremely welcome. Register

6/16 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP

6/16 - Fight for Federal Workers in San Diego 8pm - IBEW 569, 4545 Viewridge Ave. STE 100 - Congressional town hall with Representative Scott Peters and Bridgette Browning, Executive Director of SDILC. RSVP

Tuesday

6/17 - Protect Social Security Rally & Protest 11:30am-1pm. Social Security Administration Offices, 7961 University Ave La Mesa. Bring your signs in support of Social Security, and make sure to bring a hat, and your own water. We’ll be on the sidewalk in a relatively sunny location, so a hat will make a big difference. RSVP

6/17 - Demonstrate for our Democracy, 4:30-6:30pm, Corner of Mira Mesa Blvd & Westwood Pkwy Black Mountain Democrats

6/17 - Zoom LWV Sustainability and Environmental Action meeting 4pm Join Meeting Meeting ID: 883 2303 6373 Passcode: 944055

6/17 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP

Wednesday

6/18 - More than 7000 employees of Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons are set to go on strike. Don’t cross a picket line.

6/18 - Virtual Town Hall with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs and California Attorney General Rob Bonta 6pm Taking questions from constituents of California's 51st Congressional District about the work they are doing to stand up to the Trump Administration and improve the lives of Californians. Registration

6/18 - Rally for Veterans and Active Military 5pm 20250 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside In support of VA workers and active duty service members who are at risk of being deployed to suppress protests exercising first amendment rights in LA and other cities across the nation. SIGN UP

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Thursday

6/19 - Blacked Out: A Community Film and Discussion Series 6pm Eyes On the Prize III - We who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977 - 2105 Free event - RSVP Required due to limited seating

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Friday

6/20 - San Diego’s Bishop-designate Pham, a Vietnamese refugee, invites priests and faith leaders to “stand in solidarity” with migrants at the federal courthouse as they make court appearances. 7 - 10 am