No Kings Day & Trump's Ugly Budget Bill

San Diego Resistance Calendar June 5 -14, 2025

The assault on reality and common sense coming from the White House is intensifying and will continue at least through President Donald J Trump’s birthday on June 14.

Aside from displays designed to assert Dear Leader’s dominance, there are two motivating factors:

1. Getting the Big Beautiful Budget Bill through the Senate with minimal revisions

2. Distracting from Elon Musk’s break from supporting the Big Beautiful Budget Bill

Musk’s tirades on X aren’t prompted by any desire to show empathy for those it injures; he’s mad because it doesn’t cut deeper.

I’m not saying activists should ignore the racism of the travel ban, the insult of whitewashing Harvey Milk’s name (and others) from naval ships, the Justice Department investigation into Pres. Joe Biden’s mental decline (aimed at undoing pardons), and another round of punitive measures against institutions of higher learning, etc. Those things must be opposed and spoken about, but Dear Leader’s self-coronation is an important context.

Most of what Trump is trying to accomplish in terms of undermining the government is enabled by his budget proposal. He’s creating the infrastructure for two Americas, one for his MAGA believers, and another for the rest of us.

Russ Rosenfeld at The New Republic explains:

• Just like any made man in the Mafia, to be a member of the MAGA Club you must vow allegiance to the group. The mob has omertà, its code of silence. MAGA has its own version—omaga, you might call it: Don’t ever speak ill of the president or question his motives. You must buy wholly into the MAGA narrative to be considered a full MAGA member. Like any multilevel marketing scheme, the more you pay into the cult and spread its gospel, the more privileges you earn. It’s why we see Cabinet meetings wherein department heads try to one-up each other in their praise of the president. Like any other gang of scheming capos, they’re trying to please the Don. They’re afraid of being turned out of the club.

• There is a principle known as Wilhoit’s Law, deriving from a classical music composer who first posted it on the site Crooked Timber. It states, “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”

The Congressional Budget Office just released brutal numbers derived from the Big Beautiful Budget Bill showing it will add even more to the deficit and kick many more people off health coverage than previously thought.

We who oppose Trump and the agenda he fronts for are stuck with an Obamacare-type dilemma. Polling shows public support for the Big Beautiful Budget Bill (+7) and public opposition to the House Republican’s Budget Bill (-9) even though they are the same.

Remember the Tea Party stoking sentiment against Obamacare? Well, significant numbers of Americans still oppose the 44th President’s healthcare plan and at the same time support the Affordable Care Act.

The future of healthcare is top of mind for many voters, and the GOP counter-argument to those who worry about budget cuts is to make people think reducing programs will only affect other people.

Although ‘concern’ over the deficit is a bullshit issue, arguments claiming to reduce the deficit are winners for most causes. Eighty percent of Americans prefer raising taxes on the rich over cutting programs like Social Security and Medicare to reduce the deficit.

Remember these points as we approach No Kings Day and signs to be carried at rallies. The massive transfer of wealth upward on the economic scale since 1980 set the scene for Trump and Project 2025’s concepts, and it will accelerate that transfer with the budget under consideration.

Tax the rich should always be an announced objective these days. Among Democrats, even those pushing the ‘abundance agenda’, this sentiment is and will be the dividing line between those who will acquiesce to Trump’s mania and those who won’t.

Nothing really changes until taxation is redistributed so that the wealth actually contribute a fair share to society.

San Diego Resistance Calendar June 5 -14, 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

6/5 - El Cajon Dissatisfied with Issa Demonstration, 11am-12:30pm, Corner of Magnolia and Fletcher Parkway. Details.

6/5 - Virtual Event, What's the Plan: A Weekly Discussion w/ Indivisible Co-Founders, Noon, Register Here

6/5 - San Marcos Dissatisfied with Issa Demonstration 3-4pm, Corner of Grand and San Marcos Details

6/5 - Make Polluters Pay Press Conference, 9 - 11am, San Diego City Hall 202 W C Street
The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund is the largest piece of climate legislation this year and would require the biggest fossil fuel polluters from 1990-2024 to pay their fair share for the climate damages they have caused. You can read more about the bill here.

Friday

6/6 - STAND UP FOR SCIENCE - Education Summer Send Off Rally @ UCSD Noon, Geisel Library / Silent Tree INFO

6/6 - Rally for Veterans in Coronado 2pm Speckles Park - Veterans and military family members are being fired by the thousands from federal jobs. Our healthcare is being gutted. Our benefits are under siege.

This isn't the first time veterans have had to fight for what was promised. From the Bonus Army of 1932 to the battles for the GI Bill and Agent Orange care, veterans have always led the charge for justice. Now, it's our turn. coronadorallyforvets.org

6/6 - Veteran’s led Rally & March for Democracy and Rights 5pm At the corner of Via La Jolla Dr. & La Jolla Village Dr.

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

6/6 - County Administrative Building, 5pm thru the night. Lighted orange in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness weekend. wearorange.org

6/6 - Make Polluters Pay Press Conference - 9am - City Hall, 202 W C St. FREE t-shirts and signs for everyone. --RSVP - Sponsors: Youth v. Oil, SanDiego350, Our Time to Act, Dr. Bronner’s, The Global ARC, Sierra Club San Diego, Climate Action Campaign

Saturday

6/7 - County Administrative Building, 5pm thru the night. Lighted orange in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness weekend. wearorange.org

Sunday

6/8 - No Kings Human Banner, 9:15am. Dog Beach in OB, We create a massive “NO KINGS” human banner on the sand at Dog Beach. This is a pre-publicity event in support of the NO KINGS March and Rally taking place Saturday, June 14, from 10 AM–12 PM at Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego. Sign Up.

This peaceful demonstration is part of a nationwide call to defend democracy, reject authoritarianism, and affirm that power belongs to the people—not to kings, dictators, or billionaires. Bring a red, white, or blue towel or beach blanket to add visual impact for the aerial photo. Dogs are welcome—just keep them leashed during the banner formation.

6/8 - Ramona Resist Protest 11am-1pm, 10th & Main Street

6/8 - Picket - Blue Corner Group, Poway 11am-12:30 pm Poway and Community Roads

6/8 - Peaceful Protest - At the Kook Statue, Encinitas - Noon-2pm

6/8 - Support Ukraine Rally at Balboa Park 2-4pm El Cid Statue

6/8 - Postcards for Paloma at Coronado Brewing Company San Diego Tasting Room 4-6pm RSVP

6/8 -Virtual Event No Kings Safety and Deescalation Training 4-5:30pm RSVP

Monday

6/9 - 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

6/9 - Virtual Event Newtown Action Alliance - After Hours lobby session 5-7pm. First-time volunteers are extremely welcome. Actions may change depending on where policy and lobbying currently stand and efforts are most needed. REGISTER

6/9 - Zoom Event- Defending Democracy Discussion Group, featuring Marjorie Cohen, law processor on legal issues and the Supreme Court 5:30-6:30pm Link for mtg, Meeting ID: 865 0396 6768, Passcode: 710390

Tuesday

6/10 - 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

6/10 - Demonstrate for our Democracy, 4:30-6:30pm, Corner of Mira Mesa Blvd & Westwood Pkwy Black Mountain Democrats

6/10 - Giffords Gun Owners Meet & Greet - Gun Violence Awareness Month 4-5pm, “Guns 101" where Jon Gold will help polish our knowledge to aid our advocacy work. RSVP

Wednesday

6/11 - Zoom Criminal Justice Meeting 12:30–2pm Link Meeting ID: 870 1233 8205

Passcode: 633471 Sponsored by League of Women Voters

6/11 - Virtual CBWM Activist Book Club - The Service Berry 7pm RSVP

6/11 - Virtual- No Kings Marshals Training 5-6pm SIGN UP

Thursday

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 - Zoom - Immigration & Deportation Interest Group 9am LINK Meeting ID: 846 1359 4559 Passcode: 108541 Sponsored by League of Women Voters

6/12 - F*cked Around & Found Out All Day - Doug P’s 75th Birthday (Click ‘Like’, TY)

Friday

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

The Big Day

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. Check out nokings.org for more information.

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.

Saturday 6/14 No Kings Day

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 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 Centro 9-11am Main Street and Imperial Avenue SIGN UP

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

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Also,

6/14 - Garden of Healing: Summer 2025 2-6pm. The Peace Campus of the Church of the Brethren 3850 Westgate Pl. Expect to make human connections, enjoy delicious natural food, spend time in a safe, indoor and outdoor space, fully accessible for all. You will be invited to participate in community discussion, yoga, sound bath, reiki, auric healing, massage, breath work, and more. By Activist San Diego. More Info

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