The October 18 #NoKings movement is a powerful continuation of a legacy that began with actions like the 2017 Women’s March, tracing its roots back to the foundational struggles of the women’s suffrage movement. As the suffragists faced violent opposition for demanding the vote, modern women-led organizing continues to trigger a deep-seated resistance. Misogyny continues to take umbrage with women taking up space, leading, and demanding change. From these historical patterns to the modern backlash, we see a consistent thread: collective action by women directly challenges entrenched power structures. Whether it was demanding a voice at the ballot box or demanding equity in the streets, this assertion of power has always made some people uncomfortable, revealing that the struggle is not just about rights, but about fundamentally reconfiguring who holds space and authority in society.