Current Affairs • Oct 20, 2025
“No Kings” Protests Are Just Not Enough
We both went to the local “No Kings” protest here in New Orleans on Saturday, and were heartened by it. It is pleasant to be around people who care enough to take a stand against authoritarianism. It is a reminder that Trump’s worst outrages, including his cruel ICE raids and his militarization of the cities, are not popular. These protests buoy the spirit in a dark time. You meet good, compassionate people who want to prevent the country’s slide into full-blown fascism.