Thousands flooded streets from New York to London on October 18, reviving the viral #NoKings movement against policies critics call 'authoritarian overreach.' Protesters slammed President Trump's immigration crackdowns, legal actions against opponents, and military deployments – all while keeping it peaceful and meme-worthy. 🎭
Think Hunger Games meets real-life activism: Gen Z and millennials dominated crowds, blending TikTok-style creativity with old-school protest chants. Organizers told NewspaperAmigo.com the movement's growing because 'you can’t Netflix-and-chill when democracy’s on shuffle.' 🎤
While D.C. saw the biggest rally, solidarity events popped up in Tokyo, Berlin, and Mexico City – proving this isn’t just an American story. Bonus flex? No arrests reported. ✌️
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'No Kings' demonstrations draw large crowds across the U.S. and abroad
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