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  1. “The arresting officer, Andrew Babb, complained the giant inflatable member was causing a public spectacle and potential traffic hazard in the family-friendly Gulf town. When Gamble refused to “deflate” and remove the costume, things got physical: officers took the 62-year-old to the ground and cuffed her, struggling comically to subdue and stuff the oversized erection into a squad car.”

    courthousenews.com/penis-costu

    #NoKings #NoDictators #Protest #News #Alabama #Judicial

  2. @chu

    Oh, my god. Thank you. THANK YOU.

    I hate having to say this very thing, but that's exactly what's needed.

    EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

    #CivilDisobedience on a huge scale. Bringing the country TO A STANDSTILL until the #TrumpDictatorship is removed.

    I'd also suggest it's changed from #NoKings to #NoDictators because that's what the US - and now the entire world - is dealing with.

  3. Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests – WIRED

    By Brian Barrett Alyssa Walker

    Politics, Oct 19, 2025 5:00 PM

    Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

    Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than 7 million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

    PHOTOGRAPH: Ethan Noah Roy

    On Saturday, crowds gathered in cities across the United States to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. Organizers of the No Kings rallies claim that more than 7 million people attended in all, across 2,700 cities in the Unites States and beyond. The gatherings provided a clear picture not only of how widespread the resistance to the Trump administration has become, but also the diversity of the coalition driving it. Not to mention the signs.

    “Today, millions of Americans stood together to reject authoritarianism and remind the world that our democracy belongs to the people, not to one man’s ambition,” said Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, cofounders of the nonprofit Indivisible—which took the lead on organizing the rallies—in a statement.

    Ahead of Saturday, House speaker Mike Johnson described the planned gatherings as the “hate America rally” and warned that the crowds would be filled with “antifa types.” In reality, the protests were uniformly peaceful, with inflatable costumes appearing to outnumber conservative bogeymen by a wide margin. And Trump’s response to No Kings? An AI-generated video of himself, wearing a crown, piloting a fighter jet and dropping massive amounts of excrement on protesting US citizens below.

    In the real world, the crowds walked their routes without issue. Below are snapshots of No Kings from cities across the US, a look at a protest movement that is increasingly motivated and able to mobilize.

    Alaska

    California

    Colorado

    Florida

    Georgia

    Idaho

    Illinois

    Michigan

    New York

    North Carolina

    Oregon

    Texas

    Vermont

    Washington, DC

    You Might Also Like …

    Brian Barrett is the executive editor of WIRED. Previously he was the editor in chief of the tech and culture site Gizmodo and was a business reporter for the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s largest daily newspaper. … Read More

    Alyssa Walker is WIRED’s Creative Director, overseeing design, photography and all things visual. Prior to working at WIRED she was the Creative Director at Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Designers, American Illustration Awards, Association of Alternative Media and the Society … Read More

    Topics Donald Trump politics protests

    WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.

    Continue/Read Original Article: https://www.wired.com/story/no-kings-protests-photos/

    #2025 #America #DonaldTrump #Education #History #Libraries #LibraryOfCongress #NationalPhotos #NoDictators #NoKings #NoKingsDay #NoNazis #October19 #Opinion #PeacefulProtests #Politics #Resistance #Science #Technology #Trump #TrumpAdministration #UnitedStates #Wired

  4. Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests – WIRED

    By Brian Barrett Alyssa Walker

    Politics, Oct 19, 2025 5:00 PM

    Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

    Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than 7 million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

    PHOTOGRAPH: Ethan Noah Roy

    On Saturday, crowds gathered in cities across the United States to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. Organizers of the No Kings rallies claim that more than 7 million people attended in all, across 2,700 cities in the Unites States and beyond. The gatherings provided a clear picture not only of how widespread the resistance to the Trump administration has become, but also the diversity of the coalition driving it. Not to mention the signs.

    “Today, millions of Americans stood together to reject authoritarianism and remind the world that our democracy belongs to the people, not to one man’s ambition,” said Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, cofounders of the nonprofit Indivisible—which took the lead on organizing the rallies—in a statement.

    Ahead of Saturday, House speaker Mike Johnson described the planned gatherings as the “hate America rally” and warned that the crowds would be filled with “antifa types.” In reality, the protests were uniformly peaceful, with inflatable costumes appearing to outnumber conservative bogeymen by a wide margin. And Trump’s response to No Kings? An AI-generated video of himself, wearing a crown, piloting a fighter jet and dropping massive amounts of excrement on protesting US citizens below.

    In the real world, the crowds walked their routes without issue. Below are snapshots of No Kings from cities across the US, a look at a protest movement that is increasingly motivated and able to mobilize.

    Alaska

    California

    Colorado

    Florida

    Georgia

    Idaho

    Illinois

    Michigan

    New York

    North Carolina

    Oregon

    Texas

    Vermont

    Washington, DC

    You Might Also Like …

    Brian Barrett is the executive editor of WIRED. Previously he was the editor in chief of the tech and culture site Gizmodo and was a business reporter for the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s largest daily newspaper. … Read More

    Alyssa Walker is WIRED’s Creative Director, overseeing design, photography and all things visual. Prior to working at WIRED she was the Creative Director at Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Designers, American Illustration Awards, Association of Alternative Media and the Society … Read More

    Topics Donald Trump politics protests

    WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.

    Continue/Read Original Article: https://www.wired.com/story/no-kings-protests-photos/

    #2025 #America #DonaldTrump #Education #History #Libraries #LibraryOfCongress #NationalPhotos #NoDictators #NoKings #NoKingsDay #NoNazis #October19 #Opinion #PeacefulProtests #Politics #Resistance #Science #Technology #Trump #TrumpAdministration #UnitedStates #Wired

  5. Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests – WIRED

    By Brian Barrett Alyssa Walker

    Politics, Oct 19, 2025 5:00 PM

    Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

    Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than 7 million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

    PHOTOGRAPH: Ethan Noah Roy

    On Saturday, crowds gathered in cities across the United States to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. Organizers of the No Kings rallies claim that more than 7 million people attended in all, across 2,700 cities in the Unites States and beyond. The gatherings provided a clear picture not only of how widespread the resistance to the Trump administration has become, but also the diversity of the coalition driving it. Not to mention the signs.

    “Today, millions of Americans stood together to reject authoritarianism and remind the world that our democracy belongs to the people, not to one man’s ambition,” said Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, cofounders of the nonprofit Indivisible—which took the lead on organizing the rallies—in a statement.

    Ahead of Saturday, House speaker Mike Johnson described the planned gatherings as the “hate America rally” and warned that the crowds would be filled with “antifa types.” In reality, the protests were uniformly peaceful, with inflatable costumes appearing to outnumber conservative bogeymen by a wide margin. And Trump’s response to No Kings? An AI-generated video of himself, wearing a crown, piloting a fighter jet and dropping massive amounts of excrement on protesting US citizens below.

    In the real world, the crowds walked their routes without issue. Below are snapshots of No Kings from cities across the US, a look at a protest movement that is increasingly motivated and able to mobilize.

    Alaska

    California

    Colorado

    Florida

    Georgia

    Idaho

    Illinois

    Michigan

    New York

    North Carolina

    Oregon

    Texas

    Vermont

    Washington, DC

    You Might Also Like …

    Brian Barrett is the executive editor of WIRED. Previously he was the editor in chief of the tech and culture site Gizmodo and was a business reporter for the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s largest daily newspaper. … Read More

    Alyssa Walker is WIRED’s Creative Director, overseeing design, photography and all things visual. Prior to working at WIRED she was the Creative Director at Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Designers, American Illustration Awards, Association of Alternative Media and the Society … Read More

    Topics Donald Trump politics protests

    WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.

    Continue/Read Original Article: https://www.wired.com/story/no-kings-protests-photos/

    #2025 #America #DonaldTrump #Education #History #Libraries #LibraryOfCongress #NationalPhotos #NoDictators #NoKings #NoKingsDay #NoNazis #October19 #Opinion #PeacefulProtests #Politics #Resistance #Science #Technology #Trump #TrumpAdministration #UnitedStates #Wired

  6. Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests – WIRED

    By Brian Barrett Alyssa Walker

    Politics, Oct 19, 2025 5:00 PM

    Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

    Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than 7 million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

    PHOTOGRAPH: Ethan Noah Roy

    On Saturday, crowds gathered in cities across the United States to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. Organizers of the No Kings rallies claim that more than 7 million people attended in all, across 2,700 cities in the Unites States and beyond. The gatherings provided a clear picture not only of how widespread the resistance to the Trump administration has become, but also the diversity of the coalition driving it. Not to mention the signs.

    “Today, millions of Americans stood together to reject authoritarianism and remind the world that our democracy belongs to the people, not to one man’s ambition,” said Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, cofounders of the nonprofit Indivisible—which took the lead on organizing the rallies—in a statement.

    Ahead of Saturday, House speaker Mike Johnson described the planned gatherings as the “hate America rally” and warned that the crowds would be filled with “antifa types.” In reality, the protests were uniformly peaceful, with inflatable costumes appearing to outnumber conservative bogeymen by a wide margin. And Trump’s response to No Kings? An AI-generated video of himself, wearing a crown, piloting a fighter jet and dropping massive amounts of excrement on protesting US citizens below.

    In the real world, the crowds walked their routes without issue. Below are snapshots of No Kings from cities across the US, a look at a protest movement that is increasingly motivated and able to mobilize.

    Alaska

    California

    Colorado

    Florida

    Georgia

    Idaho

    Illinois

    Michigan

    New York

    North Carolina

    Oregon

    Texas

    Vermont

    Washington, DC

    You Might Also Like …

    Brian Barrett is the executive editor of WIRED. Previously he was the editor in chief of the tech and culture site Gizmodo and was a business reporter for the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s largest daily newspaper. … Read More

    Alyssa Walker is WIRED’s Creative Director, overseeing design, photography and all things visual. Prior to working at WIRED she was the Creative Director at Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Designers, American Illustration Awards, Association of Alternative Media and the Society … Read More

    Topics Donald Trump politics protests

    WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.

    Continue/Read Original Article: https://www.wired.com/story/no-kings-protests-photos/

    #2025 #America #DonaldTrump #Education #History #Libraries #LibraryOfCongress #NationalPhotos #NoDictators #NoKings #NoKingsDay #NoNazis #October19 #Opinion #PeacefulProtests #Politics #Resistance #Science #Technology #Trump #TrumpAdministration #UnitedStates #Wired

  7. Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests – WIRED

    By Brian Barrett Alyssa Walker

    Politics, Oct 19, 2025 5:00 PM

    Scenes From Saturday’s Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

    Organizers say the “No Kings” protests drew more than 7 million people across 2,700 cities. The crowds included high-profile politicians, A-list celebrities, and more than a few creative inflatables.

    PHOTOGRAPH: Ethan Noah Roy

    On Saturday, crowds gathered in cities across the United States to protest President Donald Trump and his administration. Organizers of the No Kings rallies claim that more than 7 million people attended in all, across 2,700 cities in the Unites States and beyond. The gatherings provided a clear picture not only of how widespread the resistance to the Trump administration has become, but also the diversity of the coalition driving it. Not to mention the signs.

    “Today, millions of Americans stood together to reject authoritarianism and remind the world that our democracy belongs to the people, not to one man’s ambition,” said Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, cofounders of the nonprofit Indivisible—which took the lead on organizing the rallies—in a statement.

    Ahead of Saturday, House speaker Mike Johnson described the planned gatherings as the “hate America rally” and warned that the crowds would be filled with “antifa types.” In reality, the protests were uniformly peaceful, with inflatable costumes appearing to outnumber conservative bogeymen by a wide margin. And Trump’s response to No Kings? An AI-generated video of himself, wearing a crown, piloting a fighter jet and dropping massive amounts of excrement on protesting US citizens below.

    In the real world, the crowds walked their routes without issue. Below are snapshots of No Kings from cities across the US, a look at a protest movement that is increasingly motivated and able to mobilize.

    Alaska

    California

    Colorado

    Florida

    Georgia

    Idaho

    Illinois

    Michigan

    New York

    North Carolina

    Oregon

    Texas

    Vermont

    Washington, DC

    You Might Also Like …

    Brian Barrett is the executive editor of WIRED. Previously he was the editor in chief of the tech and culture site Gizmodo and was a business reporter for the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan’s largest daily newspaper. … Read More

    Alyssa Walker is WIRED’s Creative Director, overseeing design, photography and all things visual. Prior to working at WIRED she was the Creative Director at Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Publication Designers, American Illustration Awards, Association of Alternative Media and the Society … Read More

    Topics Donald Trump politics protests

    WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.

    Continue/Read Original Article: https://www.wired.com/story/no-kings-protests-photos/

    #2025 #America #DonaldTrump #Education #History #Libraries #LibraryOfCongress #NationalPhotos #NoDictators #NoKings #NoKingsDay #NoNazis #October19 #Opinion #PeacefulProtests #Politics #Resistance #Science #Technology #Trump #TrumpAdministration #UnitedStates #Wired

  8. Damn! This DDG AI summary is spot-on (I usually don't use them).

    "When Rome turned its armies against its own citizens

    The Roman Republic and later the Empire, saw several instances where military force was used against its own citizens, usually due to internal political struggles, civil wars, or revolts

    - The nature of Roman politics: Power struggles and rivalries among powerful individuals and factions were common throughout Roman history, especially during the late Republic and periods of imperial instability.

    - The evolving role of the military: As the Republic transitioned into an Empire, the army's role shifted from primarily defending the state's external borders to also playing a decisive role in internal power struggles and securing the position of ambitious leaders.

    - Moral and legal implications: Using armies against Roman citizens or within Roman territory was often considered a violation of tradition and law, but ambitious leaders were willing to defy these constraints in pursuit of power."

    Hmmmm.... Sound familiar?

    Sources:
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_

    history.com/articles/6-civil-w

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing

    nationalgeographic.com/history

    Archived version of above:
    archive.ph/1RUJn

    #TaxBreaksForTheRich #NoDictators #TrumpSucks #TrumpLies #USPol #ArmedPosses #FoodShortages #HighRents #MAGA #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #MakeRomeGreatAgain #NoKings
    #NoEmperors #EndOfTheRepublic
    #HistoryRepeatsItself #EconomicDownturn

  9. Lessons from the Late Roman Army

    June 25, 2014

    "As the Empire grew, successive leaders, now styled as Emperors widened the veteran benefits until the mid third century A.D. After this troubled period of revolts, barbarian attacks and #EconomicDownturn and collapse, Roman authorities gradually reduced pensions and lengthened the period of active service necessary to receive full credit for service. This appears to have been done to reduce taxes for wealthy Romans living in the provinces."

    cimsec.org/lessons-late-roman-

    #TaxBreaksForTheRich #NoDictators #TrumpSucks #TrumpLies #USPol #ArmedPosses #FoodShortages #HighRents #MAGA #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #MakeRomeGreatAgain #NoKings
    #NoEmperors #EndOfTheRepublic
    #HistoryRepeatsItself

  10. One great difference between #fascism today and fascism rising in the 1930s is that people then could not predict what would happen by #compromising with it. But today we have no excuse. We do know. We saw it play out in #WWII. #RepeatingHistory #NoDictators Image: Jennifer Hereth bit.ly/4kRdBH2

  11. One great difference between #fascism today and fascism rising in the 1930s is that people then could not predict what would happen by #compromising with it. But today we have no excuse. We do know. We saw it play out in #WWII. #RepeatingHistory #NoDictators Image: Jennifer Hereth bit.ly/4kRdBH2

  12. ✊ NO TYRANTS: A Global Day of Defiance 🌍

    Oppression has no borders—and neither does our resistance. On June 14, the world rises together in solidarity with the peaceful protests planned across the United States. With 50+ protests spanning the globe (outside the U.S.), we’re sending a clear message: No more tyrants. No more silence.

    Find a protest near you > democratsabroad.org/da-resist_events

    #DemocratsAbroad #StopTrumpNow #NoMoreFacism #HumanRights #NoTyrants #NoDictators