"When George W. Bush invaded Iraq in March, 2003, protesters shut down San Francisco. Tens of thousands took the streets; Market St. was closed for 24 hours. Hundreds were arrested. Similar actions happened around the country."
"We are, I think, so weary of outrages—the deportations, the killings, the end of due process, the decimation of climate science, the attack on education and free speech, the decimation of Gaza, the racism and undermining of women's basic rights to body autonomy, the oligarchy and corruption ... it's endless."
"The Democratic Party, which is poised to win the Congressional midterms, has a long history of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. If the candidates manage to turn some of the energy of the protests into organizing and votes in November, they could see substantial gains."
In March 2003, mass protests erupted in San Francisco against George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq, resulting in street closures and arrests. In contrast, Donald Trump's military actions against Iran have not yet sparked similar protests, partly due to the suddenness of his decisions. Public fatigue from ongoing political outrages contributes to this lack of response. Upcoming nationwide No Kings rallies aim to mobilize opposition against Trump's policies. The Democratic Party faces a critical moment to harness protest energy for electoral gains or risk repeating past mistakes of ignoring grassroots movements.
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