Happy Friday, Out readers.
Have you been following the protests in Los Angeles and spreading across the country? Protests started in LA in response to immigration raids from ICE, and as the week has gone on, they have gained momentum and started to spread.
Angelinos of all types have joined the protests, and in response, Trump sent the National Guard, and LAPD officers have used flash bangs, rubber bullets, and other "less lethal" weapons.
Now, on June 14, there's going to be the largest mass mobilization of protests and marches since Trump took office for the second time.
These No Kings marches and rallies are in response to Trump's corruption, overreach, and authoritarian actions, including the immigration raids. The protests will take place in over 2,000 cities across the United States.
"No Kings is a nationwide day of defiance," the movement's website says. "From city blocks to small towns, from courthouse steps to community parks, we’re taking action to reject authoritarianism — and show the world what democracy really looks like."
Keep reading to find out this week's Gayest Song and read all the best pop culture news, including the cast announcement for The Traitors season 4!
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