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Harrisonburg Today
By the People, for the People
Hundreds Rally in Harrisonburg for Nationwide 'No Kings' Day of Action
The rally featured local speakers, live music, and organizers sharing ways for people to get involved.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:49pm
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A community rally in Harrisonburg reflects a nationwide grassroots movement opposing authoritarianism and calling for greater civil liberties.Harrisonburg TodayHundreds of community members gathered in Harrisonburg, Virginia for a nationwide 'No Kings' rally, part of a day of action taking place across the country. The rally featured local speakers, live music, and organizers sharing resources and next steps for people looking to get involved in their community.
Why it matters
The 'No Kings' rallies reflect growing grassroots opposition to perceived authoritarian tendencies in the current presidential administration, as well as concerns over issues like immigration enforcement, foreign policy, and civil rights. The Harrisonburg event aimed to elevate local community needs and provide clear pathways for civic engagement.
The details
The rally in Harrisonburg was organized by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Indivisible group, with the goal of giving people a chance to voice their grievances and demands. Speakers addressed topics like opposing a 'genocide in Gaza', ending 'authoritarian rule', removing ICE from the streets, ensuring due process, and opposing war with Iran.
- The rally took place on March 28, 2026.
The players
Michaela Blosser
A member of the leadership team for Harrisonburg-Rockingham Indivisible, the group that organized the rally.
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Indivisible
A local activist group that organized the 'No Kings' rally in Harrisonburg, with the goal of elevating community needs and providing ways for people to get involved.
What they’re saying
“So we have a list of demands. Some of those demands we don't want a genocide in Gaza. We do not want authoritarian rule. We want ICE out of our streets. We want due process for all. Also, absolutely no war. We need to be out of Iran.”
— Michaela Blosser, Member of Harrisonburg-Rockingham Indivisible leadership team
“Harrisonburg is awesome. Harrisonburg shows up. Also, if you want ways to get involved, reach out to Harrisonburg-Rockingham Indivisible, and we can help direct you to know what to do with your frustration today.”
— Michaela Blosser, Member of Harrisonburg-Rockingham Indivisible leadership team
What’s next
Organizers said the work continues after the rally, with plans to connect attendees to local groups and provide clear next steps for getting involved in the community.
The takeaway
The 'No Kings' rally in Harrisonburg reflects a growing grassroots movement across the country opposing perceived authoritarian tendencies and calling for greater civil liberties, immigrant rights, and a more peaceful foreign policy. The event aimed to empower local residents to channel their frustrations into concrete civic engagement.
