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Nationwide No Kings Protests Address Democracy and Rights

10/18/2025

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Millions of Americans are set to participate in the No Kings protests on Saturday in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles.
The demonstrations reflect concerns about perceived threats to democracy under President Donald Trump.
Shawn G. Skelly, a retired Navy commander and former assistant secretary of defense, will speak.
Jay Brown of the Human Rights Campaign will discuss the link between LGBTQ+ rights and democratic integrity.

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Story summary

Millions of Americans are set to participate in the No Kings protests on Saturday in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Los Angeles.
The demonstrations reflect concerns about perceived threats to democracy under President Donald Trump.
Shawn G. Skelly, a retired Navy commander and former assistant secretary of defense, will speak.
Jay Brown of the Human Rights Campaign will discuss the link between LGBTQ+ rights and democratic integrity.