Tens of thousands of concerned Portlanders gathered downtown for the No Kings rally on June 14, 2025, where they were inspired by powerful speakers advocating against authoritarianism and fascism. The march wound through the city, crossing the Hawthorne and Morrison bridges, before making its way back to the waterfront. The atmosphere was charged with energy as participants expressed their collective resistance to the political climate, underscoring the urgent need for action in the face of rising authoritarianism.