Amid growing turmoil in Los Angeles, a parade planned for President Donald Trump’s birthday, and a sense of political unease — Clevelanders and Northeast Ohioans are planning protests around the region on Saturday.

Opponents of Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump’s birthday.

More than 2,000 protests are planned nationwide as part of the No Kings Day of Defiance protest movement, including events in Cleveland, Parma and Chagrin Falls. The “No Kings” protests are set to take place to counter what organizers say are Trump’s plans to feed his ego on his 79th birthday and Flag Day. “No Kings” will follow several days of nationwide protests against federal immigration raids including in Los Angeles, where Trump’s deployment of the National Guard further agitated his opponents.

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“The Trump administration is lurching towards authoritarianism. On June 14, Trump is celebrating himself with a military parade,” said Thomas Zipp, a local oragnizer, in an email to The Land. “This is behavior you’d expect from a dictator. In order to mock and ridicule him “No Kings” was chosen as a theme. We, along with over 2,000 other locations around the country, will peacefully celebrate our democracy (it’s Flag Day). The national Indivisible organizers are discouraging any protests at the Army parade in DC. Instead, we are demonstrating our strength and displeasure as a people by planning events nationwide.”

A list of the local protests can be found on Mobilize.us website.

Why is it called ‘No Kings’?

The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.

Protests earlier this year have denounced Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk, the now former leader of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, a government organization designed to slash federal spending. Protesters have called for Trump to be “dethroned” as they compare his actions to that of a king and not a democratically elected president.

“They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services,” the group says on its website, referring to the Trump administration and its policies. “They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.”Why are they protesting on Saturday?

The No Kings Day of Defiance has been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country’s democracy, according to a statement by organizers.

Organizers intend for the protests to counter the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration — which Trump has ratcheted up to include an expensive, lavish military parade. The event will feature hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers. It also happens to be his 79th birthday and Flag Day.

“The flag doesn’t belong to President Trump. It belongs to us,” the “No Kings” website says. “On June 14th, we’re showing up everywhere he isn’t — to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings.”

Where will the protests happen?

Protests in nearly 2,000 locations are scheduled around the country, from city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, organizers said.

No protests are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., however, where the military parade will be held. The group says it will “make action everywhere else the story of America that day.”

“No Kings” plans instead to hold a flagship march and rally in Philadelphia to draw a clear contrast between its people-powered movement and what organizers described on their website as the “costly, wasteful, and un-American birthday parade” in Washington.

What is planned at the ‘No Kings’ protests?

People of all ages are expected to come together in the protest locations for speeches, marching, carrying signs and waving American flags, organizers said in a call Wednesday.

On the group’s website, it says a core principle behind all “No Kings” events is a commitment to nonviolent action, and participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation.

No weapons of any kind should be taken to “No Kings” events, according to the website.

How many people are expected to participate?

The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, organizers said. Organizers said they are preparing for millions of people to take to the streets across all 50 states and commonwealths.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Benson Boone‘s “American Heart World Tour” is on its way to Cleveland and Columbus this summer with appearances on Aug. 25 in Columbus and Aug. 26 in Cleveland.

The Ohio concert dates are part of a 30-show arena tour across North America and Europe following the release of Boone’s second studio album, “American Heart,” on June 20. Fans can look forward to Boone’s signature backflips as he delivers those chart-topping hits.

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Monday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. · Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH

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Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. · Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

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Want more details on Benson Boone’s World Tour?

The tour kicks off Aug. 22 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn., and wraps up on Oct. 11 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Boone will make international festival appearances and stops in the U.K., France, and Canada along with notable stops at Madison Square Garden (New York), Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles), Scotiabank Arena (Toronto), United Center (Chicago), Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia), and CFG Bank Arena (Baltimore).

What can fans expect at upcoming concerts?

Boone’s “American Heart” album features singles like “Sorry I’m Here for Someone Else” and “Mystical Magical,” both of which have been well-received by fans and critics alike. The tour will showcase these tracks, along with fan favorites from his debut album, Fireworks & Rollerblades.

Known for his dynamic stage presence, Boone will continue his tradition of incorporating backflips into his performances, a signature move inspired by his father’s daring balcony flip during a family barbecue.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) – The Ohio Senate voted Wednesday in favor of its portion of the 2026-2027 biennial budget, which includes funding for the Cleveland Browns’ Brook Park Project.

While the budget covers many areas, including education, mental health, and environmental issues, the stadium funding was front and center.

As expected, the majority of Senate Republicans voted for the bill, while Democrats voted against it.

Republicans hold a majority in the Senate, 24-9.

The Senate’s plan, which is much different from the House’s, is to use money from Ohio’s unclaimed funds to create the Sports and Cultural Facility fund.

There is currently $3.7 billion in unclaimed funds that belong to Ohio residents who may not even know they are owed money.

These funds are from multiple sources, like lapsed bank accounts, insurance claims, or class action lawsuits and are generally less than $100.

Of the $3.7 billion, the plan is to take $1.7 billion of the funds that have sat for 10 years or more, and create the Sports and Cultural Facilities fund.

$600 million will instantly be earmarked for the Browns stadium project, and the rest can be applied for by teams, museums and cultural projects from around the state.

The $600 million will be paid back over the course of 16 years with the increase in tax revenues brought in by the massive Brook Park project.

Just in case the revenue estimates fall short, the Haslam Sports Group is required to put $50 million in an escrow account and have another $50 million in a line of credit that can make up for missed payments.

In April, the Ohio House approved a $600 million bond for the project, which is taking out a loan against the state’s credit.

Now that there are two competing plans, in the coming weeks, a committee made up of both House and Senate members will have to debate and negotiate out a compromise.

That compromise will make it in the final House Bill 96, which will then have to be voted on again by the House and the Senate, and end up on Governor Mike DeWine’s desk by June 30th.

Once the Governor has the budget, he has the right to veto any line in the budget, which could include the plan to fund the Browns.

DeWine has said in the past he does support state funding, but he has not said if he would veto either bonds or the use of unclaimed funds.

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