When the Trump-appointed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair signaled threats to ABC to take “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air and ABC gave in by suspending the program, millions of us came together and took action to defend free speech and demand they reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s show. And in just days, something incredible happened: We won.1
This past week reminded us who really holds the power — not corporations, not the Trump administration, but we the people. It reminded us of what we can accomplish when the masses are organized and sing a unified demand. And we can’t stop here.
On June 14, people across the country came together in the largest day of protest in our nation’s history for No Kings Day. And in just a few weeks, we are going to make history again.
Since June, Donald Trump has ramped up his authoritarian agenda, wreaking havoc on our lives. He signed legislation giving the wealthiest people in our country the largest tax cut in history while cutting health care for 17 million people. He sent federal forces to occupy our nation’s capitol while threatening to invade cities across the country despite opposition from city and state leaders. Immigrants continue to be kidnapped by masked agents and deported with no due process. And so much more.
Trump is on a mission to consolidate as much wealth and power as possible while bulldozing our freedoms, security, and well-being. He believes his rule is absolute. But we say otherwise.
That’s why MoveOn is joining together with coalition partners for another peaceful No Kings national mobilization on October 18.RSVP now.
Events will take place in every state and in thousands of cities and towns—big and small—across the country. Our goal is that our nonviolent collective action will be even bigger than the last. But we need your help to make it happen.
There are already hundreds of events registered. Will you check to see if there is one near you? RSVP now to get this on your calendar and receive updates from the organizers. If you don’t see an event near you, you can host one or stay tuned because more are being added everyday!
Our movement is growing. No Kings in October is another opportunity to invite millions of Americans who are watching our nation slip into authoritarianism to collectively gather peacefully in the streets and show once again where the real power lies—with the people.
And this is not just a one-day event. Organizers are working hard to bring event attendees into our movement for sustained action to hold this administration accountable and block its fascist agenda.
Thanks for all you do.
–Kelsey, Emma, Britt, Gabi, and the rest of the team
Source:
- “Sinclair-owned ABC stations will bring ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ back to air Friday,” CNBC, September 26, 2025
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/26/sinclair-abc-jimmy-kimmel.html
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