Making History: Insight at the No Kings Rally, one of America’s largest peaceful ‘protests’ in history right in our Nation’s Capital.
By Peyton Johns, Sports Editor
From October 15th to October 18th, a majority of our Insight staff and fearless advisor, Dr. Artman flew to Washington, D.C. for MediaFest; a student journalism conference. On our final day though, we were lucky enough to attend the No Kings Rally marching on the National Mall.
Demonstrators pose with their homemade signs that read, “The power of the people is greater than the people in power,” and “Keep your tiny orange hands off our democracy” as they rally at the National Mall “No Kings” ‘protest’ in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Insight Sports Editor/ Peyton Johns) Participants excitedly sharing a moment at the No Kings rally at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Insight Sports Editor/ Peyton Johns)Demonstrators wearing clown makeup while displaying their homemade signs at the No Kings rally at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. Signs read, (L) “This all ends when enough of us say NO,” and (R) “First they came for US.” (Insight Sports Editor/ Peyton Johns)A large crowd of participants gather at the National Mall for the No Kings Rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The focal point sign reads, “We Got Rid Of Our Kings Once, We Will Do It Again!/ No Kings Since 1776” (Insight Sports Editor/ Peyton Johns).A traffic light pole on Pennsylvania Avenue with a large sticker posted that reads, “ICE is a Jobs Program for Fascist.” (Insight Sports Editor/ Peyton Johns)Participants on Saturday, Oct.18, 2025 marching with a large heart shaped sign that reads “Liberty & Justice for All” at the National Mall for the No Kings Rally in Washington, D.C. (Insight Sports Editor/ Peyton Johns) Participants on Saturday, Oct.18, 2025 marching with a large heart shaped sign that reads “Liberty & Justice for All” at the National Mall for the No Kings Rally in Washington, D.C. (Insight Sports Editor/ Peyton Johns)
