Protesters fly American flags and hold signs during the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. The #NoKings protest is a nationwide movement that has been making efforts to fight for democracy in the United States.
Spanning over 6 blocks of downtown Corvallis outside of the Benton County courthouse, the nationwide #NoKings protest made its way to the college town on June 14–the same day as the class of 2025’s commencement ceremony. This protest is one aimed at protecting democracy in a nonviolent fashion, as well as opposing recent controversial administrative action in the United States government. Corvallis was one of many cities in Oregon joining in the protest, with these efforts spanning across all 50 states on Saturday. Many Oregon State University graduates showed up to the protest still donning their commencement cap and gown, prepared to show their support for the cause. “I’m thrilled to see this day come,” says 51 year Corvallis resident Doreene Carpenter. “Maybe it will get some real cooperative effort going.”
Protesters chant and hold homemade signs during the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. “The people united will never be divided,” they chanted. (Morgan Barnaby)Returning 20 year resident of Corvallis Carl Henriksen poses dressed as Uncle Sam with his “Tax the rich” sign during the #NoKings protest on June 14 in downtown Corvallis, Ore. The nationwide #NoKings protest held assemblies in all 50 states in opposition of a number of things, including the Trump administration and recent deportation efforts by ICE. (Morgan Barnaby)Willow the dog excitedly displays her sign reading “I pee on fascists” during the #NoKings protest in Downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. The #NoKings movement is one with a commitment to nonviolent protest efforts, holding assemblies in all 50 states in the United States on Saturday. (Morgan Barnaby)A Corvallis resident adds to a list of protesters’ “Dreams for our nation” during the #NoKings protest in Downtown Corvallis Ore. on June 14. Many people wrote down having dreams for growing compassion and kindness in the United States. (Morgan Barnaby)A protester holds up a sign depicting President Donald Trump with a mustache akin to Adolf Hitler’s during the #NoKings protest in Downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. These protests have been self proclaimed as an effort to show “what democracy looks like,” as stated on the organization’s website. (Morgan Barnaby)Corvallis resident Sandra Hallford holds a sign and upside-down American flag during the #NoKings protest in Downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. Hallford’s sign read “Trump must go / autocracy no,” expressing sentiments against the Trump administration similar to other protesters during this demonstration. (Morgan Barnaby)Class of 2025 Oregon State University graduates Casper Frink (left) and Garrett Hembree protest during the #NoKings demonstration in Downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. Many graduates came directly from their commencement ceremony on the same day in order to attend the demonstration in their city. (Morgan Barnaby)The fabled “Protest Van” sits donning its new paint job for the #NoKings protest on June 14 in Corvallis, Ore. The van was painted with messages supporting and protecting democracy in the United States in light of recent administrative actions. (Morgan Barnaby)Protesters hold their signs and chant together in front of the Benton County courthouse on June 14 during the #NoKings protest in Corvallis, Ore. Corvallis was one of the many cities in Oregon that took part in these demonstrations happening all across the country. (Morgan Barnaby)Corvallis protesters David and Beth (both of which chose not to provide last names) wave various flags and hold a sign opposing Elon Musk and the Trump administration during the #NoKings protest in Downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. The two waved their flags to passing cars in support of the ongoing and countrywide protest efforts. (Morgan Barnaby)Protesters sit along the streets of Downtown Corvallis, Ore. during the nationwide #NoKings protest on June 14. This protest has been a growing effort to oppose the current administration and their recent legislative and political actions in the United States. (Morgan Barnaby)Corvallis’ “Graveyard of Democracy” is seen among protesters during the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. Protesters made mock gravestones, detailing aspects of democracy they feel are slipping away more and more under recent administration. (Morgan Barnaby)Class of 2025 Oregon State University graduate Benjamin Adams flies an American flag while wearing his commencement garb at the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. The #NoKings protest happened to fall on the same day as OSU commencement, and multiple graduates could be seen at the protest in their caps and gowns. (Morgan Barnaby)Protesters line the streets of downtown Corvallis outside of the Benton County courthouse during the #NoKings protest on June 14. Among a number of different things, many protesters chose to focus their efforts on recent and past actions from President Donald Trump and his administration. (Morgan Barnaby)Performer Sarah LeComte sings chants and songs to boost morale and gain support during the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. LeComte’s performance provided messages of love, support, and fight against oppression in light of recent administrative action in the United States. “Women and immigrants,” she sang, “they hold up your economy.” (Morgan Barnaby)Protesters Neil Neillsen (left) and Jeanne Holmes sing and play songs for various attendees of the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. Their song of choice was brief and to the point, calling for America to “throw [Donald Trump’s] ass in jail.” (Morgan Barnaby)Corvallis resident Renee Picard holds up her signs at the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. “It makes you feel good,” Picard said in relation to everyone coming together to protest. “It makes you glad that something is going good.” (Morgan Barnaby)Protesters stand outside of the Benton County courthouse during the #NoKings protest in downtown Corvallis, Ore. on June 14. “No hate, no fear, no ICE in our state” they chanted. (Morgan Barnaby)
