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San Diego had another round of “No Kings” rallies Saturday and the focus has shifted a bit, from ICE to Iran. But don’t forget Epstein.
The marchers sure didn’t. Many created signs, and if they didn’t explicitly cite the Epstein files – the huge trove of documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, his prominent associates and widespread sex trafficking allegations – they sure had them in mind.
There was a healthy dose of MAGA too, with signs playing on Donald Trump’s famed slogan. “Morons Are Governing America,” for instance. See more signs, and hear from marchers, in our story by Thomas Murphy, with photos from downtown San Diego, Chula Vista and El Cajon by Thomas and contributor Adrian Childress.
And if you prefer to round out your media diet with some video, check out our coverage of the march on Instagram.
The downtown San Diego “No Kings” crowd roughly doubled from the first to third rallies over the past nine months, based on police estimates, but does that show that the overall movement has momentum?
Our partner, Stateline, explores that question, especially with the fall midterms in mind. Observers are wondering “whether the demonstrations signal a coming wave of change at the polls, or whether momentum will fizzle after the crowds go home.”
Thoughts? Opinions? Share them with us at news@timesofsandiego.com.
Today’s top story
‘No Kings’ rallies return to San Diego County, with 40,000 marchers on downtown streets
By Thomas Murphy • Times of San Diego
“No Kings” rallies took place in all parts of the county, from downtown to the suburbs, including Chula Vista and El Cajon, where smaller crowds packed community streets.
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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: DHS razor wire chokes wildlife at San Diego’s southern border
Giant coiled steel concertina wire is fast becoming emblematic of the borderlands, maiming, killing and fragmenting the habitat of migratory animals.
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