In June last year, the current US President scheduled a military parade in Washington to coincide with both his birthday and the 250th anniversary of the US Army. That same day the first “No Kings” demonstrations took place across the US and also in  many other countries, including Canada - including one here in Vancouver.

In one city, a highly public display of military power.

Across the world, peaceful public demonstrations of resistance to the forces and tactics of empire.

We’ve seen this before.