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The Dispatch sent multiple reporters and photographers to cover the day's events, as did our news partners throughout the Buckeye State. Cara Stevens, secretary for the Marion County Democratic Clubsaid she was there to voice her concern for President Donald Trump's "complete disregard of Constitutional norms" and misinformation being spread.

So I'm out here to say no kings first and foremost. Indivisible Central Ohio held its downtown Columbus No Kings event June 13, so as to not conflict with the Pride celebration, but group members marched in Saturday's parade. The university shuttered its Office of Diversity and Inclusion in March amid threats from the Trump administration that universities with diversity, equity and inclusion programs could face cuts.

Like many universities, OSU has rolled back many of its diversity initiatives. To Our Pride Marchers: As we gather this Saturday for the Stonewall Columbus Pride March, we do so in the spirit of unity, visibility, and resistance.

In Chillicothe, over protesters held signs, listened to speakers, sang songs and chanted about their disdain for the current administration. The Columbus Pride Parade and Festival is an annual event held in Columbus, Ohio around the middle of June.

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As Ohio has extremely cold winters, it is a relief that the gay pride celebrations habitually take place in June, meaning party enthusiasts can benefit from the warm weather and celebrate their pride in relaxed, summer attire. Holding signs and chanting slogans, those opposed to President Donald Trump stood on all four corners of Ohio and Refugee Road in loud and raucous participation in the "No Kings" rally in Pickerington.

Daniel Van der Mallie was one of the people leading chants at the rally. Jeenah Trout, 62, of Canal Winchester, said her father was a World War II veteran and that it was easy to get seduced by personalities who feed on hate, prejudice and bias, who make themselves self-appointed kings who blame it on immigrants.

Join the city's vibrant spirit. Read more from the Akron Beacon Journal. Read more here from the Marion Star. He's done away with any protections our forefathers put in place, so we've got to fight back. In addition, a small number of Trump supporters were there in a counterprotest.

Meanwhile, protesters are holding No Kings rallies across the region, state and nation as President Donald Trump plans a military parade. Read more from the Chillicothe Gazette.

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As a crisis worker and prison guard, he said he saw firsthand how Trump's actions were negatively impacting people, which is why he was out showing his support for the rally. Follow along for updates here throughout the day. By p. So I think continuing to let people that are concerned know that they're not alone, is really important.

Doug Buckley of Black Kahawa coffee shop at the march's starting point said Saturday morning was the highest-grossing day of his business. This is a community that went very strongly for Trump. Celebrate Pride weekend in Columbus with the biggest festival, parade, and events honoring LGBTQ+ community.

In a time when [ ]. He opened the coffee shop at the iconic Broad and High intersection Downtown in December. Read more from the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Event organizers said this was the largest rally they've had all year. This year's theme is "United in Power!

Despite the hot, humid day with temperatures reaching almost 80, that didn't stop the roughly people from coming together in downtown Lancaster as part of the nationwide No Kings protests on June Throughout the protests, many cars were honking in support, but others yelled out in support of President Trump.