MI No Kings March draws more than a thousand participants

October 19, 2025 9:30 am
Mercer Island No Kings March participants walk across the Interstate 90 bridge coming from Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island on the morning of Oct. 18. In a press release, noting that more than 1,100 people attended the march, organizer Gene Robertson said protesters were peaceful and the mood was happy. “It was a powerful celebration of love of country and rejection of authoritarian overreach. Passing cars honked in support, and cyclists were patient,” the release added. According to the No Kings website: “On October 18, more than 7 million of us rose up at more than 2,700 events in all 50 states, DC, and cities worldwide to say: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.” The thousands of nationwide events are against President Donald Trump’s policies and actions. Mercer Island High School students Magnus and Shay said this was their first protest, and expressed concerns about unlawful cuts to science, and “100% misuse” of the military. Mercer Island resident Lora Ford said, “We are losing democracy bit by bit, and it’s important that we don’t get used to it.” She noted that her ancestors came on the Mayflower, “So I’m an immigrant!” Andy Nystrom/ staff photo
Mercer Island No Kings March participants walk across the Interstate 90 bridge coming from Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island on the morning of Oct. 18. In a press release, noting that more than 1,100 people attended the march, organizer Gene Robertson said protesters were peaceful and the mood was happy. “It was a powerful celebration of love of country and rejection of authoritarian overreach. Passing cars honked in support, and cyclists were patient,” the release added. According to the No Kings website: “On October 18, more than 7 million of us rose up at more than 2,700 events in all 50 states, DC, and cities worldwide to say: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.” The thousands of nationwide events are against President Donald Trump’s policies and actions. Mercer Island High School students Magnus and Shay said this was their first protest, and expressed concerns about unlawful cuts to science, and “100% misuse” of the military. Mercer Island resident Lora Ford said, “We are losing democracy bit by bit, and it’s important that we don’t get used to it.” She noted that her ancestors came on the Mayflower, “So I’m an immigrant!” Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

Mercer Island No Kings March participants walk across the Interstate 90 bridge coming from Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island on the morning of Oct. 18. In a press release, noting that more than 1,100 people attended the march, organizer Gene Robertson said protesters were peaceful and the mood was happy. “It was a powerful celebration of love of country and rejection of authoritarian overreach. Passing cars honked in support, and cyclists were patient,” the release added. According to the No Kings website: “On October 18, more than 7 million of us rose up at more than 2,700 events in all 50 states, DC, and cities worldwide to say: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.” The thousands of nationwide events are against President Donald Trump’s policies and actions. Mercer Island High School students Magnus and Shay said this was their first protest, and expressed concerns about unlawful cuts to science, and “100% misuse” of the military. Mercer Island resident Lora Ford said, “We are losing democracy bit by bit, and it’s important that we don’t get used to it.” She noted that her ancestors came on the Mayflower, “So I’m an immigrant!” Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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