How community activists, influencers, and everyday individuals are continuing to show up in this moment
No Kings But King Algorithm
In May, we wrote that Democrats were struggling to break through in the online conversation. That all changed after the No Kings rallies, which generated an explosion of posts, trouncing anything we’ve seen so far in the second Trump Administration.
What’s more striking than the number of people talking about No Kings is how many engaged with content surrounding the rallies. These massive, peaceful protests represent a return to posting by ‘normie’ Democrats and moderate or left leaning independents.
Online, the No Kings rallies were celebrated as a coast-to-coast show of people power. Posts marveled at packed streets from the Bay Area to the East Coast, swapping crowd photos and headcounts that climbed into the millions. The mood was equal parts defiant and hopeful, with people calling the day “historic” and cheering the creative, peaceful vibe that drew everyday Democrats, moderates, and left-leaning independents back to using their voices online.
People in the comments framed the marches as patriotic, tapping founding-era language to insist that “we have no kings” and that resistance is part of the American DNA. While the slogan cast a wide net against authoritarianism, immigration crackdowns gave the rallies sharp focus: threads lit up with calls to defend immigrants and push back on federal enforcement, turning abstract ideals into concrete action points.
The No Kings rallies made one thing clear: in America, the only throne belongs to the people
Creators for Change: Ryan Davis Live in Berlin, MD
Our CEO Ryan Davis is back home on Maryland’s Eastern Shore on Wednesday for a free talk, Creators for Change: Powering the Next Democratic Wave, at the Worcester County Library’s Berlin branch.
He’ll walk through the influencer tactics that helped Trump dominate digital channels in 2024 and outline the playbook Democrats need for 2026 and 2028. Doors open at 5:30 PM, the program starts at 6 PM, and light refreshments are on us. If you’ll be anywhere near Berlin, MD, hit the RSVP link so we can save you a seat.