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“Playful No Kings Rally Unites Protesters Across America”

10/19/2025

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On October 18, 2025, participants in Manhattan marched down Seventh Avenue as part of the nationwide No Kings rallies, wearing inflatable costumes like frogs and unicorns.
Participants expressed solidarity with similar events in Portland.
Denise Cohen, a dog groomer, highlighted the playful aspect of the rally, stating, "This is not a hate America rally."
Christopher Hardwick sought to reclaim the term "antifa" from negative connotations associated with the Trump administration.

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Story summary

On October 18, 2025, participants in Manhattan marched down Seventh Avenue as part of the nationwide No Kings rallies, wearing inflatable costumes like frogs and unicorns.
Participants expressed solidarity with similar events in Portland.
Denise Cohen, a dog groomer, highlighted the playful aspect of the rally, stating, "This is not a hate America rally."
Christopher Hardwick sought to reclaim the term "antifa" from negative connotations associated with the Trump administration.