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We have heard from a LOT of readers about their local No Kings protest, and most of the e-mails came with art. Here's another selection of those messages:
N.M.D. in Duluth, MN, writes: A shot from the No Kings protest in Duluth, MN. Estimate of 5,000 or more, plus songs, stories and an incredible presentation on how this administration is violating certain sections and amendments from our Constitution. Very informative, very peaceful, very encouraging.
S.S. in Toronto, ON, Canada, writes: Just thought you'd like to see how Canada did it. We don't mind our king very much, so it was called "No Tyrants." I think we had around 300 people. So much fun!
B.J. in Arlington, MA, writes: Whitewater kayaking has been a passion of mine for 30 years. This year, I got involved in the niche sport of whitewater slalom racing for the first time. This weekend was the last race of the 2025 New England Slalom Series, held on the Farmington River near the booming metropolis (pop. 1,678) of Otis, MA. Many of the participants have been participating in the NESS races, including this one, literally for decades and did not want to miss the event. I have very few opportunities to practice the sport and so also did not want to miss it. However, several of us also really wanted to participate in the No Kings protests.
So, after the race on Saturday afternoon, a number of us made signs and held our own impromptu protest along the road where we were camping out. We had about 15 people spread across both sides of the road. About 50 cars passed us during the 30 minutes we were protesting. No doubt we did not have the biggest impact, but we did something and every bit counts, right?
A.K. in Santa Barbara, CA, writes: She handed out 200 American flags:
B.W. in Suwanee, GA, writes: My mom and me at the No Kings rally in Suwanee, GA:
S.D. in Clarkston, GA, writes: I've been marching, rallying and protesting for more than 45 years now and never more often than now. I retired this year and had planned to relax, travel and read. But there is work to do. As Samwise Gamgee, who had seen more than his fair portion of strife, knew, "There's some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for."
More tomorrow! (Z)