As the "No Kings Day" protests ramp up for Saturday, Americans are being flooded with unsolicited emails and text messages urging them to contribute to left-wing organizations funding these nationwide demonstrations. Taking place in over 100 major cities across the United States, these protests are being supported by a host of radical left-wing groups, with fundraising websites like ActBlue, Inequality Media, ActionNetwork.Org, and ProtectVoting.Org spearheading the campaign.
One unsolicited text, sent to random numbers across the country, purportedly comes from former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, under the Clinton administration. The message reads, “Robert Reich here. Are you going to attend a No Kings Day event on October 18? Let me know.” The link in the message directs recipients to ActionNetwork.Org, where they can confirm their attendance—and more importantly, donate.
But buried in the fine print is a lengthy legal release of liability clause that shields multiple left-wing organizations from any responsibility for potential injuries or fatalities occurring during these "peaceful protests." The agreement, authorized by Inequality Media Civic Action, includes statements such as:
"By participating in this event, you agree to release Inequality Media Civic Action, Inequality Media, Blue Future, Social Security Works, HollywoodDemocrats.com, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, or consultants from any responsibility for injury, death, or property damage related to your participation."
In addition to asking for attendance confirmation, the fundraising drive goes a step further by requesting donations. An email linked to ActBlue asks for monetary contributions to fund transportation for college students and young people to the protests. Donations of $25 cover bagels and coffee for one bus load of protesters, $35 provides signs and materials, $50 funds pizza for another bus, and $100 ensures 60 students can attend a No Kings Day protest.
But when Breitbart Texas attended a "No Kings Day" protest in Austin, Texas, this past June, no college students were seen enjoying pizza or bagels. Instead, the scene quickly escalated from a peaceful protest to chaos. Protesters, many dressed in dark clothing, helmets, face coverings, and gas masks, took to the streets, engaging in violent confrontations with police. They overturned garbage cans, blocked traffic, and even moved police barricades onto the street to impede traffic. Hours later, several protesters were arrested when the protest was declared an unlawful assembly and the group refused to disperse.
The release of liability included in the fundraising drive is likely a recognition that these protests are expected to be far from peaceful. If past incidents are any indication, Saturday's No Kings Day events will be marked by the same chaos and disorder, with protestors pushing the boundaries of lawlessness while groups like ActBlue ensure the funding keeps flowing.
While the fundraising efforts claim to support "peaceful protests," it’s becoming increasingly clear that the real agenda is to fuel disruption—one donation at a time.