From New York City: a day at a No Kings rally, and a hope for more than tepid politics

American mainstream politics may be offering little hope, but prayers and non-violence in the streets in great numbers offer signs of promise. I do think that's what I witnessed at Central Park and in Times Square. 
About 100,000 people turned up for the 'No Kings' rally in New York City's Times Square on Oct. 18, 2025.

NEW YORK CITY—On Oct. 18, on the south-west corner of New York City’s Central Park at Columbus Circle, a group of about 50 people were gathered around Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu faith leaders. They were preparing to join the 100,000-person “No Kings” rally ...

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