No Kings Part II
No Kings Rally on 10/18/25 Brainerd, MN A snapshot of courage, community, and collective defiance. Photo credit: David Boran
Photo Galleries
Community Voices
Rally Day Through Your Eyes These moments were captured by you—neighbors, friends, and fierce defenders of democracy. From clever signs to powerful visuals, this is what people-powered action looks like when it rises from the ground up. Thank you for showing up and sharing your lens. This movement is yours—and it’s growing. Photos submitted by
No Kings Part I
No Kings Rally on 6/14/25 Brainerd, MN A snapshot of courage, community, and collective defiance. On Flag Day, we came together to say no to authoritarianism and yes to people-powered democracy. These images—captured by photographer John Erickson—document the heart and heat of the day. Photo credit: John Erickson
May Day
May Day Rally on 5/1/25 Brainerd, MN Nearly 300 people. In the pouring rain. Holding the line. That’s what resistance looks like. That’s what community power feels like. We showed up drenched but determined—loud, clear, and ready to be counted. This was May Day in Brainerd. And we made it matter. Photo credit: John Erickson
Hands Off!
Hands Off! Rally on 4/5/25 Brainerd, MN Over 1,000 people packed the streets of downtown Brainerd to send a message loud and clear: Hands off our democracy. Hands off our people. Hands off our future. From lifelong locals to first-time ralliers, this gathering showed what’s possible when a community rises with clarity, care, and courage.