"I'm white, a citizen, nondisabled, educated, and have easy access to transportation. I knew other people weren't going to be able to attend safely, and I wanted to be there for them."

Yesterday, according to estimates by event organizers, millions marched in protest against the Trump administration, including its recent controversial immigration-enforcement raids. Hundreds of “No Kings” demonstrations took place in cities and towns throughout the U.

These “No Kings” protests coincide with a massive military parade and the president’s birthday. Kari Elliott says “If there’s room in the budget for a military parade today down in DC, there’s room in our budget for Medicaid.