Millions of Americans joined the "No Kings" protests on Oct 18, 2025, to defend democracy against perceived authoritarianism. Despite claims of violence by officials like Gov. Greg Abbott, the peaceful events featured flags, costumes, and calls for liberty. These gatherings—large and small—rejected government narratives and reaffirmed democratic commitment. Read more: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-18-2025 #NoKings #Democracy #PeacefulProtest Heather Cox Richardson nails this report.