This regime wants us to cower.
They want us scared. They want us to roll over and quietly let them continue dismantling our rights. They want to label dissenters “terrorists”.
They want a lot of us dead.
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”? They don’t care.
No boot lickers here.
There’s a lot in our past here in the south that we still need to atone for. And there’s also a longstanding spirit of rebellion, of “damn the man” energy, and a refusal to bend the knee or lick the boot. While a lot of our elected representatives here in South Carolina have forgotten that history — we haven’t.
Dissent loudly.
For the upcoming 10/18 No Kings national day of mobilization, join us in Columbia for our a statewide protest.
While we know some local rallies will pop up in support of 10/18, we also hope anyone who is able to join us in Columbia will.
FAQs
What should I expect?
We will start the rally at 1:30pm, with speakers starting around 2pm. At 2:30, we’ll start an optional march. Anyone who doesn’t march can continue the rally at the State House with music, chants, and tables to learn more about and from local organizations and actions you can take.
What should I bring?
Water. Please bring water.
Sunblock. A hat. Comfortable shoes. Ear plugs for a noisy crowd.
And don’t forget your favorite sign(s)! Check back here for information about upcoming sign-making parties in local areas.
Transportation options?
Local organizers are facilitating carpool and bus-pool options. Please join our Discord to connect with your local organizers.
You can also drive yourself or with friends, but please do an Internet search to discover the best parking options for your trip to Columbia.
There’s other stuff happening in Columbia that day!!!
Yes, we know. There’s a USC home game, and the State Fair. We encourage you to head on over and check out the fair before or after the protest, if you’re interested! Please plan for traffic and bring an extra couple ounces of patience with you too.
I want to volunteer, table, or speak!
We love to hear it. Please email NoKings@50501sc.org and we’ll be in touch.
50501 is a nonviolent movement. 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 and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted (none are legally permitted on State House grounds), should not be brought to events.