No Kings Day: Protests Of Love & Hope For Democracy & Climate - CleanTechnica

The article "No Kings Day: Protests Of Love & Hope For Democracy & Climate" from CleanTechnica reports on a massive nationwide protest held on October 18, 2025, against President Donald Trump and his administration. Over 7 million people across 2,700 U.S. cities, along with international participants, gathered in what may be the largest protest in U.S. history, surpassing civil rights and Vietnam War demonstrations. The protests were fueled by concerns over Trump’s perceived anti-democratic policies, including immigration raids, federal troop deployments in cities, government layoffs, voting rights rollbacks, and the erosion of democratic norms. The movement, called No Kings Day, united diverse groups committed to democracy, equality, rule of law, and limiting government power. The article also highlights the intersection of democracy and climate activism within the protests. Climate activists emphasized the importance of collective action to hold fossil fuel companies accountable and promote clean energy alternatives, especially in the face of political leadership that prioritizes