Guillermo del Toro has said it was his lifelong dream to make his own version of Frankenstein. That dream has now been realized — and then some.

Middle East analyst says US claim 'just boggles the mind' coming from a country that has abetted genocide in Gaza.

OpenAI is preventing people from making AI videos of King on its Sora app after the estate of the civil rights leader complained about the spread of offensive and vulgar portrayals.

‘The loss of education is the loss of the future itself’: Gaza’s children and teachers on two years without school

The No King protests represent a broad popular front. That’s exactly why the president’s allies are demonizing the organizers.

"What brings you out to the No Kings rally?" "Trump is being an asshole." Oakland, California, protesters showed out for their local No Kings rally—and Mother Jones' @michaelmechanic.bsky.social caught up with a few to talk.

Nearly 7 million people turned out for No Kings demonstrations nationwide, organizers said, in protest of the Trump administration and to call for the defense of First Amendment rights.

A Missouri group is working to overturn the map that gives the state one more Republican seat in Congress. If they get enough signatures, the map cannot take effect unless Missourians approve them. n.pr/42HDimE

American actor John Cusack attends a rally in Chicago, where thousands march as part of the nationwide "No Kings Day" movement. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4qjkjJc

Portland, Oregon, has had their fair share of run ins with the Trump administration over the past few weeks. On Saturday, it was clear Portlanders are not happy about it. Thousands—an early estimate—gathered to participate in the countrywide "No Kings" rally. @kevinhfoster.bsky.social reports:

For the second time this year, protesters gathered for “No Kings” rallies against the Trump administration. See more from the mass protests: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...

Super hard to take Republicans' claims of "violent antifa" seriously when so many people are wearing inflatable animal costumes.

Many parents are now are forgoing minivans for greener alternatives: cargo bikes. They have been around for decades, but the advent of the electric bike motor has made them much more popular. n.pr/3WJyZn9

The ‘enormous conflict of interest’ at centre of Jared Kushner’s Gaza ceasefire deal

Republicans have been calling the “No Kings” protests a “Hate America rally.” So, we asked protestors what they thought about it. Here are their responses.

Donald Trump is “making fun of people for being Hispanic or dark-skinned or different colors,” says 10 year old, August. "Why is he talking to other people if he's orange?!” Hear from the kids at the No Kings protests—and from the parents who decided to bring them.

Hitlergate wasn't "kids"—it was 20- and 30-something GOP flacks.

Our thuggish dictator-wannabe is also a buffoonish man-child who sits there in his breathtakingly tacky Oval Office with his fake face and fake hair, boasting about passing a simple dementia test that a 10-year-old could ace. trib.al/CYOf5iW

When the Supreme Court recently allowed immigration agents to consider race during sweeps, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that citizens shouldn’t be concerned because agents will “promptly let the individual go.” For these Americans, that wasn’t true: https://propub.li/47aawMD

"It's anti-fascist, antifa. I don't believe in fascism. We fought fascism years ago, and we're gonna fight it again." Thousands gathered for San Francisco's No Kings rally on Saturday. Mother Jones digital producers Peter Berger and Anna Yeo chatted with a few protesters:

"The vibes are incredible." Mother Jones' @clarajeffery.bsky.social reports from San Francisco's No Kings rally on Saturday. Watch:

At least 38 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli army commits 47 violations of ceasefire agreement.

Of the 2,500 No Kings gatherings across America, few were more saturated in American history—in flags and historical costumes—than the one on the Battle Green in Lexington, where the Minutemen fought another king 250 years ago.

This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around. n.pr/3WIkn7w

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So proud of everyone! The NYPD confirmed that rallies across the city have ended with no arrests. It’s getting harder and harder for Trump to sell his propaganda.

This really is a GREAT sign!

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Yes yes yes

No Kings Day is drawing to a close, but the movement endures. Across the nation, millions stood up to tyranny and stood together for democracy. Thank you to our incredible guests — and to YOU for showing up and speaking out. Freedom is always worth fighting for. #nokings

A lot of centrist commentators who genuinely got worked up about the unforgivably insulting nature of "cling to guns and religion" or "basket of deplorables" are weirdly silent about Trump portraying himself as literally shitting on American cities

#nokings Kansas City.

There were several arrests today all involving MAGA individuals who attempted to assault peaceful protesters. Arrests were reported in Michigan, Oregon, Florida, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Additional incidents remain under investigation.

The San Diego Police Department is reporting no arrests related to the No Kings protests! Amazing work, everyone. It’s great to see police departments across the country sharing similar updates, peaceful protests everywhere.

Tariffs bag 43-year family grocer #econsky

I greatly prefer funding the medical research. How about you?

Release the damn Epstein files!!

1. Washington DC #NoKings 👑

Organizers of the 'No Kings' protests estimate more than 200,000 people turned up in D.C. alone.

Scenes of massive crowds from across the country as millions of Americans took to the streets of their cities and communities to protest Trump's presidency in "No Kings" demonstrations. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...

Deep red Ky. Massie's district.

“The Purdue student newspaper owns its own presses” is the sound of engines revving

After a week of ridiculous Republican smears and Trump claiming that “very few people are going to be there,” you just made history. #NoKings

Best I've seen.

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We’re LIVE! Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen break down a day of nationwide resistance — millions marching to say one thing loud and clear: No Kings. Watch now on Substack https://contrarian.substack.com/live-stream/69797?utm_campaign=substack_profile&utm_medium=web&fromPub=true #NoKingsDay

MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:

Grant Park Chicago. #NoKings

I didn't take pics but the feeling of being in a group of people with no visible beginning or end was so thrilling. The opposite of online anomie, and a living counterpoint to the wary, isolated, compartmentalized world the shitheads want to make. It's simple and obvious I guess but it means a lot.