Photos from NO KINGS, end license plate surveillance
Wow! Over sixty thousand people turned up to protest the Trump administration.
Photos from NO KINGS San Diego
We owe a debt of thanks to Wendy Gelernter and all of the volunteers who organized an event that was peaceful, and gave hope to those in attendance — as well as those unable to attend for fear of apprehension.
Photos from the event (All photos © 2025 by John Loughlin are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
Some local news reports:
Scenes From Today’s ‘No Kings’ Actions from San Diego and Across Nation - OB Rag
FACES & PLACES: No Kings March 2025 in Downtown San Diego - San Diego Sun
‘We’re going to beat him in the streets’: How electeds lashed Trump at SD event - Times San Diego
San Diego police praise crowd as tens of thousands pack streets for ‘No Kings’ Day - Times San Diego
Estimated 20,000 demonstrators gather for ‘No Kings’ protests in Downtown SD - Times San Diego
Photos: ‘No Kings’ protest in downtown San Diego - Union Tribune
Advocates urge San Diego leaders to end license plate surveillance system amid Trump immigration crackdown
As the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown increasingly impacts San Diego, privacy advocates are renewing calls to terminate a controversial police surveillance program.
June 22 Monthly Meeting — Paul Mendoza on Ai
For our June 22 meeting program, join us for an insightful and entertaining talk by Paul Mendoza, President of the San Marcos Democratic Club and a San Diego Democratic Party Central Committee member.
Paul Mendoza, President San Marcos Democratic Club
With nearly two decades as a San Marcos resident and experience running a software company in the AI space, Paul brings a unique perspective to one of the most pressing issues of our time. In this talk, Paul will explore the rise of artificial intelligence—how we got here, what AI is capable of today, and what its rapid advancement means for our near future. He'll dive into the far-reaching implications AI has for transport, labor, and inflation, and most importantly, how we as Democrats can shape policy and action to ensure these technological shifts lead to a more just and equitable society.Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a local leader at the intersection of technology and progressive politics. Btw, this was written with AI and submitted by Paul.
Point Loma Assembly, 3035 Talbot St, Pt Loma 4:00-5:30PM
To get ready for our meeting here’s a taster on what Ai is doing for education:
Lewis Black Rags on the State of Education and the Rise of ChatGPT University | The Daily Show
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