Objection: No Kings, No ICE, No Silence

Scenes from the streets of NYC, where we marched not just in protest—but in power, in laughter, and in loud, unrelenting defiance.

What does resistance look like in 2025?

It looks like over 8 million people taking to the streets across America.
It looks like 100,000+ in NYC alone, marching from Bryant Park to Foley Square, shoulder to shoulder, demanding an end to authoritarianism.

We came to say no to ICE, no to cages, no to kings, no to any president who thinks they’re above the people.

And we came loud.

This wasn’t just a protest—it was a rejection of silence. A refusal to normalize the violence being done in our names.

Especially on a day that began with devastating news out of Minnesota: the brutal assassination of a Democratic leader and an attempt on another’s life. A stark, horrifying reminder of just how high the stakes are—and why we cannot afford to stay silent.

This is why we march. This is why we protest. This is why we speak out.

But getting back to it.

The signs today? Outrageous. Hilarious. Devastating. I saw everything from “Ol’ Yam Tits” to “It’s Giving Small Dick-Tator Energy” to “The only king NYC is OK with is Jonathan Groff.” There were Broadway deep cuts, cocktail puns, and razor-sharp takedowns of fascism, ICE, and imperialism—all soaked in rain and resistance. This is what protest looks like in 2025: no chill, no fear, and definitely no kings.

So here’s a little joy amid the rage: the funniest, boldest, and most brilliant protest signs I saw today at #NoKings.

This was joy-as-resistance. Art-as-weapon. Protest-as-love.

To everyone who came out today: I love you.
To everyone fighting from wherever you are: we see you.
To the people in power: we’re louder than you thought.

Call to Action:
If you were out there, share your favorite sign in the comments. If you weren’t—there’s still time to get loud. Subscribe, share, and stay ready.