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Crowds at the Boston Common for the ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday. The event was part of a nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration and hosted speakers such as politicians and representatives from nonprofits and advocacy groups.

‘This is what democracy looks like’: Thousands gather for ‘No Kings’ protest at Boston Common

By Grace Whinnery and Haley Sky October 19, 2025
Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the Boston Common Saturday for the “No Kings” rally, voicing dissatisfaction with the actions of the Trump administration. 
An individual waves a Palestinian flag in front of The Embrace statue at the Boston Common. Pro-Palestine groups protested at the Commons on Oct. 7, which marked the two-year anniversary of the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

13 protesters detained at pro-Palestine demonstration in Boston Common

By Anika Kapasi October 8, 2025
A pro-Palestinian protest marking the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas war culminated in more than a dozen arrests after an altercation between protesters and police descended into violence. 
Eli Gerzon of Jewish Voice for Peace and the Democratic Socialists of America speaks to protestors outside the Israeli consulate in Boston on October 5th, 2025.

Pro-Palestine demonstration targets Israeli Consulate, Boston Consulate General

By Cooper Formica October 6, 2025
Hundreds participated in the “Rise Up for Gaza” demonstration throughout downtown Boston on Sunday for International Day of Action.
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