# The No Kings protests offer hope — and peril

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/the-no-kings-protests-offer-hope-and-peril/
- Published: 2025-10-17T09:45:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo: No Kings Protest in St. Paul Minnesota June 14, 2025. Photo credit: Chad Davis via Flickr. CC BY 2.0. Article by Chauncey DeVega. Salon – October 16, 2025. In the four months since more than five million people took to the streets to protest President Donald Trump’s dictatorial policies and behavior, the administration has rapidly escalated its shock and awe campaign against American democracy. The No Kings protests were reportedly one of the largest political marches in U.S. history. On Saturday, millions are expected to participate in the latest round, with more than 2,500 events scheduled in all 50 states. […]  Click here to view original web page at www.salon.com Related articles: Opinion: This Republican spews No Kings hate but knows best of all what it’s like to bend the knee – Raw Story ‘No Kings’ Rallies Against Trump Authoritarianism Could Be ‘Largest Protest in US History’ – Common Dreams ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend: What to know – The Hill “No Kings” Protests Set to Sweep US Even as Trump Increases Attacks on Activists – Truthout The GOP’s coordinated attack on the ‘No Kings’ rally is ridiculous – MSNBC