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“This is my third protest and I still have not been paid,” says this sign at today’s New York City No Kings march.
“This is my third protest and I still have not been paid,” reads a colorful sign someone is holding at the New York City No Kings march.
October 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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At today’s march in Midtown Manhattan, focused in part on the threat of climate change.
At today’s protest in Midtown, Manhattan: several marchers hold a large banner reading, “Our future over billionaires. Some of the crowd at today’s march in Midtown Manhattan. Banners read, Fossil fuels desecrate creation” and “Our faith is stronger than big oil.” At today’s march in midtown Manhattan: A large blowup elephant reads “US military equals #1 polluter.” At today’s march in Midtown Manhattan: A woman holds a sign reading: “I am getting déjà vu of being back in Russia.”
September 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers rallied tonight near Trump International Hotel and Tower to urge an end to the Israeli starvation and genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza, and for the release of the remaining hostages. Signs left on a nearby police car read “Never Again is Now” and “Let Gaza Live.”
A parked police van has signs left by protesters; one reads: “Never Again is Now” and the other reads “Let Gaza Live.”
August 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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An hour ago in Chatham, NY.
July 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Outside the Tesla showroom in the Meatpacking District, Manhattan.
Women dressed in fancy red dress holds sign reading “Trillionaires for Trump” with pictures of gold coins in it. Woman in green coat holds sign reading “Overthrow the Oligarghs” at protest outside Tesla showroom. Woman holds handwritten sign reading “World’s Biggest Welfare Queen—$38B in Handouts” with drawing of Elon with a crown. Man dressed in orange prison jumpsuit and Trump mask holding sign reading “Felon.”
March 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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More photos from today’s New York City protest.
Man holding an orange sign with a picture of Elon Musk staring straight ahead; it reads, “I am stealing from you.” Marchers in New York City; one man is carrying a sign reading, “Stop Elon Musk from stealing our Social Security.” Marchers walk, with one woman holding a large American flag. Marchers pose for a picture in front of the Washington arch holding a variety of signs, including one that reads “Freedom of Speech.”
February 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Protest signs at New York City protest against the coup.
Man in glasses hold sign reading, “Stop the Coup.” Woman in white winter coat holds sign reading, “F-ELON.” Man with crocheted message on the back of his jacket that reads, “No Kings” under a picture of a crossed-out crown. Sign reads “He’s a clown but he’s no joke. Act Now!”
February 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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“NYU grow a spine, trans lives are on the line!” At a rally in Union Square in support of trans youth, with a particular focus on New York hospitals that withdrew care for trans youth until State Attorney General Tish James warned them they were violating the law here.
February 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM