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“THE WICKED BECOME WORSE WHEN THEY ARE TOLERATED,” reads a sign displayed by Soozi Williams of Heathsville. Topping resident Helen Foster’s sign reads, “NO KINGS NO DICTATORS.” (Photo by Don Richeson)
Middlesex County Democratic Party Chairman Hallie Holmes of Saluda displays a “PROTEST IS PATRIOTIC” sign as she joins nearly 100 others participating in the No Kings Day rally Saturday at the Middlesex County Historic Courthouse in Saluda. The rally was one of about 2,000 similar rallies nationwide Saturday. (Photo by Don Richeson)
Protestors expressing a variety of views include, from left, Ricardo Haynes, Rita Grinbergs and Arline Hinkson. (Photo by Don Richeson)
Scores line General Puller Highway for the rally. Nationwide, Saturday’s No Kings rallies reportedly -- in total -- attracted millions of people. The rallies protested President Trump’s policies, including what critics say is a shift to authoritarianism and away from democratic norms. (Photo by Don Richeson)
The “No Kings” theme was orchestrated by the 50501 Movement, a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy and against what they call the authoritarian actions of the Trump administration. Read more.



