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Tens of thousands gather for Austin’s ‘No Kings Day’ protest

Piper Thurman, Colton Hoff, Amaya Collier, and Joseph Sweeney
October 20, 2025

On Saturday, 30,000 gathered in Austin as a part of the No Kings protest. Organizers, activists and politicians spoke at the Capitol Building’s steps before marching down Congress to Auditorium Shores, where people gathered to listen to live music and interact with political organizers.

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About the Contributor
Joseph Sweeney, Director of Digital Strategy
Joseph Sweeney is a journalism & political communication senior from San Antonio, TX. Joseph has held various positions at The Daily Texan, including Video Editor, Audio Editor and news reporter. He is currently the Director of Digital Strategy.