Across the vast vista of people on that bright October day, a great variety of signs and colorful costumes heightened my hopes throughout the rally. Here are a few photos of many engaging characters who enlivened the event. For photos of some selected statements, visit updates on Signs of the Times 2025. For context, data, and dramatic photos, explore links in KEY RESOURCES!

KEY RESOURCES: Boston Globe, October 18..photos from ‘No Kings’ protests in Boston, the US, and beyond: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/18/multimedia/no-kings-protests-trump-photos/

WBUR, October 18: ‘No Kings’ rally fills Boston Common, as thousands of other protests take place across the country: https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/10/18/no-kings-protest-boston-october