An estimated 1,500 people took part in the second “No Kings” peaceful protest on Saturday, October 18 in Oneonta. The demonstration was organized by CooperstownOneonta Indivisible, Butternut Valley Indivisible, Cherry Valley Indivisible, Indivisible for Schoharie County and the Otsego County Democratic Committee.
Devon LaBoy sang multiple songs throughout the rally. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
Some people not a part of the protest came out to cheer demonstrators on. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
Not all were happy about the protest. “Idiots, they’re all idiots. Make sure you caption that,” this man said. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
Protest organizers encouraged protesters to patronize local businesses after the event. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
Virginia Kennedy, leader of CooperstownOneonta Indivisible in grey, hugs Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek, in yellow, before his speech. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
Otsego County Democratic Committee Chair Caitlin Ogden (right) and member and county board candidate Leslie Berliant (left) address the crowd. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
Geoffrey Doyle gives a passionate speech. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
More than 1,500 people attended the No Kings protest in Oneonta on October 18, 2025. (Photo by Eric Santomauro-Stenzel)
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This rally was invigorating, peaceful, and proof that democracy is the will of the people. We have so much common ground based in compassion and empathy, and we will not let hate tear us apart. The beauty of America is that it is a beautiful mosaic. Let’s keep it that way!
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This rally was invigorating, peaceful, and proof that democracy is the will of the people. We have so much common ground based in compassion and empathy, and we will not let hate tear us apart. The beauty of America is that it is a beautiful mosaic. Let’s keep it that way!
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