For first time, League of Women Voters of Hawaiʻi County co-sponsors No Dictators Protest in Hilo

East Hawaiʻi residents will come together with millions of others throughout the country Saturday, March 28, for a nationwide day of action, and for the first time the local effort is co-sponsored by League of Women Voters of Hawaiʻi County.

The No Dictators Protest is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hilo Bayfront Park, on the makai side of the road, starting in the vicinity of the canoe clubs and extending toward Moʻoheau Bandstand.

East Hawaiʻi Indivisible and League of Women Voters invite people to attend this peaceful protest — one of more than 3,000 throughout the nation — to stand for the rule of law, against the Iran war and for dignity of all people.

Indivisible is a nonpartisan pro-democracy movement, like the storied League of Women Voters, so its endorsement is a natural fit.

“As a nonpartisan organization working to defend democracy, the League of Women Voters of Hawaiʻi County is proud to partner with Indivisible both locally and nationally as we rise up together in this time of constitutional crisis and extreme threats to our voting rights and freedoms,” said League of Women Voters of Hawaiʻi County president Shana Kukila in an announcement about the event.

Expectations are high. The event is the third No Kings National Day of Nonviolent Action.

Other partners for the events throughout the country include American Civil Liberties Union, American Federation of Teachers, Common Defense, 50501, Human Rights Campaign, League of Conservation Voters, MoveOn, National Nurses United, No Kings, Public Citizen, Service Employees International Union, among others.

A full list of partners can be found at the No Kings website.

East Hawaiʻi Indivisible is part of international grassroots movement Indivisible, created in 2017 and with more than 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and 10 foreign countries.

The nonpartisan group — like its international parent organization — is dedicated to preserving American democracy through local action and informed civic engagement. It coordinates local protests, pop-up protests, statewide legislation, postcard mailing and more.

Other No Dictators/No Kings Protests are scheduled around the Big Island:

No Dictators, Protest & Food Drive — Kona

• 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday
• Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway, south of Henry Street, behind the Mormon temple site (makai side of road), Kailua-Kona.

No Kings Kaʻū

• Noon-1 p.m. Saturday
• Nāʻālehu

No Dictators — Waikōloa

• 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday
• On the public sidewalk at Waikōloa Road, near stoplight at the intersection with Pua Melia Street, Waikōloa.

No Dictators — Waimea

• 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday
• Māmalahoa Highway (Highway 19), along the sidewalk fronting Ikua Purdy Monument, Waimea.

Click here to find additional information and even RSVP that you will attend the Hilo or other Big Island protests.