March 28, 2026, Berlin Borough, NJ–
The newly-formed Lonaconing Indivisible organization announced its presence in Berlin Borough today with a march and rally as part of the No Kings nationwide protests. Organizers said that at least 1,000 protestors attended the event, which is likely a record turnout for an event of this nature in the small town in Lower Camden County. Lonaconing Indivisible is a new affiliate chapter of the national Indivisible organization that advocates for democracy, freedom, and progressive policy at the local, state, and federal level. Lonaconing Indivisible will organize people and communities in the Lower Camden County and Western Atlantic County areas.
Their No Kings event began with a march that departed from Berlin Borough Municipal Hall at noon. The procession was led by veterans of the United States Armed Force who are also members of Lonaconing Indivisible. Members of New Jersey’s labor unions followed after the veterans, carrying signs with the message “NJ Labor United” and the logos of unions such as NJEA, CWA, SEIU, AFT, and others. Members of the community followed in a line that stretched from Cross Keys Road all the way down the White Horse Pike to Taunton Ave.
The march culminated with a spirited rally at the scenic Berlin Park, where Lonaconing Indivisible organizer Adam Sheridan opened the proceedings with a moment of silence for Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and Ruben Ray Martinez, American citizens who were shot and killed by agents under the Department of Homeland Security umbrella, often colloquially referred to as ICE agents. Sheridan was followed by speeches from Emilio Cordova, an Eastern High School senior and immigration activist, Linden Councilman Eloy Delgado, and Father Ryan Paetzold.
The rallygoers collected non-perishable food to deliver to local food pantries, and collected two truckfuls of donations that were delivered immediately after the march.
Following this event, Lonaconing Indivisible will host a community gathering on April 9th at the Berlin Community Center to build local relationships and continue to organize in the area.