14-06-2025
'No Kings' rally is Saturday at Vigo County Courthouse
Another demonstration organized by Indivisible Wabash Valley is scheduled Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Vigo County Courthouse.
This one is being called a 'No Kings' protest and community gathering, and it is scheduled opposite the military parade in Washington, D.C. ordered by President Donald Trump on Flag Day for his birthday.
Terre Haute's event is one of an estimated 2,000 that will occur in all 50 states. The "No Kings" and the earlier "Hands Off!" rallies and Indivisible's coalitions overlap.
Indivisible's Rex Gambill said Saturdays rallies are "supporting our position that The United States is governed by three separate and equal branches of government. We do not believe one branch of government and especially one person should or will be allowed to control our lives."
He added, "Saturday will enable all concerned citizens to join our voices supporting the Constitution that has provide almost 250 years of freedom from the rule of a king or dictator and the rights and liberties to pursue a life of equality and fulfillment for every American."
Terre Haute City Councilman Todd Nation said Thursday that the intent of these events is "protesting things happening at the federal level that affect the country — and Terre Haute."
Various sources report Trump's military parade will cost taxpayers between $25 million and $100 million at the same time the country is told there's little money for Social Security, SNAP, Medicaid or public schools.
"In keeping with our desire to be a cooperative and contributing force in our community, we are also hosting a food drive for The Brown Baggers of Sullivan County," Gambill said of this Saturday's event. "These people work tirelessly to insure no child is hungry. Over 400 children benefit from Brown Baggers."
Those wishing to donate should bring food items to the courthouse on Saturday. Nation observed, "Indivisible is routinely adding an element of helping others to their events."
Speakers will begin at 11 a.m.
The Courthouse is at 33 S. 3rd St. For more information, email Chris Williams at chrisindvs@
