No Kings Day-Asbury Park and Toms River

Jersey Shore Blue members joined community activists in Asbury Park and Toms River to commemorate No Kings Day on June 14th. Participants rallied to defend democratic values and protest rising authoritarianism in American politics. Signs emphasized science, truth, resistance to fascism, and the importance of representative government.

Purpose of the Action

• Call out authoritarian rhetoric and behavior in national politics

• Reaffirm commitment to democracy and equal representation

• Promote truth-based governance and civic engagement

• Reject propaganda, fear-mongering, and demagoguery
  

Key signs included:

• “NO KINGS”

• “Make Orwell Fiction Again”

• “Truth + Science + Democracy Matter”

• “No Kings in America”

• “Only You Can Resist Fascism”

What Happened

The event began with peaceful gatherings in front of local civic buildings and churches, where speakers and participants held coordinated signs spelling out “NO KINGS.” Attendees carried handmade posters with powerful slogans, waved American flags, and wore patriotic attire. The action drew the attention of passersby and local press.

Community Response

Drivers honked in solidarity, and many community members stopped to listen and engage with activists. Organizers reported high turnout in both locations and noted enthusiastic participation from residents across generations.

Why It Matters

This action underscores growing concerns about authoritarian trends in the U.S. and reminds citizens of their collective power to resist tyranny. No Kings Day is a symbolic call to uphold democratic norms, defend constitutional rights, and ensure that no one is above the law.