Former Polish president and Nobel prize winner Lech Wałęsa spoke about the rise of authoritarianism and lessons from the Solidarity movement before a packed room Monday night in Boston.

Deirdre Calvert. director of the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, addresses the recovery rally in Boston.

Hundreds gather at the Boston Common to celebrate recovery. “If you know someone in recovery, give them a hug and a push!”

Signs at Boston Common at “Hands Off” protest Saturday

Several thousand demonstrators march through Boston against President Trump’s policies.

Krista Keeler and Matt Bohenek of North Andover brought their children to Boston’s “Hands Off” protest Saturday. Charlie, age 11, said, “In school, I’ve been learning about King George the Third, and I feel like Donald Trump is similar. We need to stop the negative change.”

At the “Hands Off” march in Boston, Dave Creme and Courtney Hachey of Waltham came with their two children - Rory, 9 and Teagan, 7. Dave held Teagan on his shoulders who held up a sign saying, “Fund our schools so I can learn,” that Teagan made at home.

Chanting “Musk and DOGE have got to go!” - Hundreds of workers protesting cuts to federal programs march toward the Boston Common.

Hundreds of university researchers and faculty gather in downtown Boston to protest NIH cuts.