Man in blue shirt holding handmade sign reading "KIMMEL WON" in red letters while standing against brick wall with other people nearby during outdoor gathering.

Person standing at car window holding orange sign reading "Democracy needs your courage" with colorful decorative materials on vehicle during daytime demonstration.

Group of mixed-age protesters on brick plaza in front of red brick government building; visible signs include "DEMOCRACY PROTEST FOR PARKS" and "IT'S STILL WE THE PEOPLE RIGHT?" with person in costume visible.

Woman wearing neon yellow safety vest and flower crown standing on grass at outdoor rally holding megaphone; crowd of people visible under tree with white tent canopy and American flag in background.

13/13 I logged 2.69 miles of walking around a single courthouse and I feel like I truly captured the day.

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Woman leaning from driver's window of green pickup truck making peace signs while driving; industrial building and metal fence visible in background on sunny day.

Large crowd of diverse protesters on brick plaza in front of brick buildings holding various signs including "HONK IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE EPSTEIN FILES" and "LOYALTY TO THE CONSTITUTION NOT THE PRESIDENT" with blue banner visible.

Two young people holding signs reading "HUMAN LIVES OVER AMERICAN DOLLARS" and "SAVE OUR PARKS" with animal illustrations during outdoor rally under trees.

Wide view of downtown street rally with protesters gathered near large oak tree; crosswalk visible, brick buildings in background, person holding flag visible among crowd.

12/13 It was a cacophony of honking horns from the supportive drivers around the square.

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Caravan of vehicles driving through downtown street; pickup truck in foreground with occupants waving, protesters lining sidewalk with signs, traffic lights and commercial buildings visible.

Large crowd of protesters gathered on stone wall in front of brick buildings under autumn trees; people holding signs including "SILENCE = COMPLIANCE" and "NEVER FORGOT MAY 4, 1970 4 DEAD IN OHIO ARE WE NEXT?"

Two people dressed as Statue of Liberty and Lady Justice in red robe holding American flag and sign reading "Liberty AND Justice FOR ALL" on tree-lined plaza during daytime.

Close-up of two people in Statue of Liberty and Lady Justice costumes holding American flag and sign reading "Liberty AND Justice FOR ALL No Exceptions" under golden autumn foliage.

11/13 The main rally took place in front of the courthouse entrance but smaller mini-rallies were at each corner because...well...Democrats are cats

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Person holding sign with drawing of Smokey Bear reading "Only you can Prevent FASCISM" at outdoor rally in front of brick government building with American flag visible.

Protesters gathered in front of brick church building holding sign reading "NO COUNTRY FOR AN ORANGE KING" with American flags and autumn foliage visible.

Large crowd of protesters on tree-lined street holding various signs; prominent banner reads "LOYALTY TO THE CONSTITUTION" and "STANDING WITH THE PRESIDENT," with messages referencing fascism and democracy.

Diverse group of protesters assembled on brick plaza under trees; visible signs include "PROUD TO BE AN ANTI-FASCIST NO KINGS" and other pro-democracy messages, with brick buildings and autumn leaves in background.

10/13 I saw people I went to high school and college with in the crowds and even speaking at the lectern.

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Woman with fist raised speaking at microphone on brick building steps with large American flag backdrop; other people in neon yellow safety vests visible to the side.

Large crowd of diverse protesters assembled on downtown brick plaza under mature trees; multiple handmade signs visible including messages about healthcare, democracy, and resistance, American flags present.

Group of costumed protesters on sidewalk; person in ladybug costume holding sign reading "The Whole World's WATCHING," another in bright orange headpiece holding "WAKE UP! America!" sign, American flags visible.

Protester in orange shirt holding cardboard sign reading "JESUS WAS AN IMMIGRANT" on tree-lined street with commercial trucks and other activists visible in background.

9/13 Not a single wooden sign or one created by wealthy people was found, however, and I show over 2000 photos the entire event.

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Protesters on street holding signs; prominent sign reads "RIGHT-TO-LIFE IS A RIGHT-TO HEALTHCARE" in front of brick municipal building with traffic light visible.

Man with long beard wearing cowboy hat and American flag standing at microphone on brick plaza steps, speaking to gathered crowd with American flags visible.

Two people holding handmade cardboard signs reading "$16 BILLION TO ARGENTINA We NOW KNOW HOW JD's Couch FEELS" on tree-lined street during afternoon.

Group of protesters gathered under tent canopy at outdoor rally; people wearing red capes and holding signs including "UNDER WHITE EYES" and "HOPE HELP or Compassion for All," American flags visible.

8/13 I couldn't use all the photos for the newspaper because of the language on some of them, but there were enough clever signs to make a story.

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Woman holding sign with Thomas Jefferson quote reading "When the speech condemns a FREE PRESS, you are hearing the voice of a TYRANT" in front of brick building with ivy.

Diverse group of protesters assembled on brick plaza in front of brick government building; multiple handmade signs visible including anti-Trump and "NO KINGS" messages, American flag in foreground.

Multiple protesters with signs including one in pink unicorn costume; signs read "NO KINGS" and reference angry people singing, with crowd gathered on brick surface.

Dark Honda Odyssey minivan decorated with protest signs reading "DEMOCRACY NOW," "AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE," and "RULE OF LAW" parked on street with other vehicles and protesters.

7/13 The crowd easily dwarfed the previous rally during the summer but official estimates haven't come in yet.

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Here are the alt-text descriptions for your third batch (images 1-10):

Crowd of protesters on downtown street; person in foreground wears tie-dye shirt and yellow glasses, another wears pink costume, multiple American flags visible in background.

Two older adults holding protest signs in a park with fall foliage; signs read "NO Kings I Believe In 3 Branches of government" and "Either STAND for Freedom Now You will be telling your children and Grandchildren what it was like to be Free."

Large gathering of protesters holding various signs on city street corner under mature trees; visible signs include references to Trump and democracy-related messages.

6/13 The crowd was a mix of old and young, different skin colors, LGBTQ+ community members, First People representatives, and good old silliness.

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Woman speaking at microphone wearing metallic silver jacket in front of large American flag backdrop on brick building steps.

Person with long dark hair speaking at microphone wearing white shirt in front of large American flag backdrop mounted on white building door.

Group of activists on brick plaza holding banner reading "UNITE WITH US! INDIVISIBLE.ORG" in neon yellow and black vests in front of red brick municipal building with American flags.

Older man in colorful tie-dye shirt holding sign reading "NO Kings" standing on sidewalk; American flag visible in foreground, parked cars and storefronts in background on sunny day.

5/13 There was one lone counter-protester who showed up with a camera attached to his sign but he left when he couldn't get any confrontation.

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Two people standing on street with shopping center in background; one holds sign reading "UNITED AGAINST FASCISM," other holds sign reading "LOVE not hate makes AMERICA GREAT."

Woman in wheelchair wearing head scarf conversing with another woman in yellow sweater at outdoor gathering; multiple protest signs visible in background near brick building.

Protesters holding signs outside brick municipal building; visible signs include "IMPEACH" and "TRUMP LIED TODA DID YOU FALL?" with parked blue car in street.

Person in brown dinosaur costume holding sign reading "FASCISM SHOULD GO THE WAY OF THE DINOS" at outdoor rally with other protesters and American flags visible.

4/13 Despite the occasional catcalls or rude gestures from random motorists, the day went off without a hitch.

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Woman in white cap holding a sign reading "TRUMP is a Faux-King JOKE" at an outdoor gathering with other protesters and memorial wreaths in background.

Group of protesters on a brick street, including woman in orange jacket holding a green sign with financial figures and budget information, surrounded by various political signs and flags.

Man with long beard wearing hat and holding black and yellow flag at outdoor rally near brick building marked "Cookeville Lodge," with crowd of protesters visible behind him.

Two men conversing in a park under large trees; man on left wears black shirt with text reading "EQUAL RIGHTS FOR OTHERS DOES NOT MEAN FEWER RIGHTS FOR YOU IT'S NOT PIE."

3/13 As a rep for the #FourthEstate, it was my job to tell the story of this day and the people who made it happen.

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Woman in denim shirt holding a tall sign with American flag that reads "TRUMP'S SHUTDOWN Began January 20th" and "SHUT HIM DOWN" in front of a brick building.

Man in yellow and blue shirt holding a handmade sign reading "NO f*** KING president" with an image, standing at an outdoor rally with memorial flowers and flag visible.

Two people on a street holding protest signs; one reads "SOMETIMES YOU GOTTA FLUSH TWICE" with an image, the other reads "MILITARY VETERAN I SERVED FOR FREEDOM NOT FASCISM."

Person kneeling on pavement holding a sign reading "We the People... Support the Constitution" with text "CONGRESS is NOT Doing its Job! VOTE THEM OUT!" with American flag decoration.

2/13 I had the great pleasure to exercise my free press rights at this gather, without hassle by police or onlookers.

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Person in neon yellow safety vest and banana costume holding American flag at outdoor event, standing in front of barrier with military seals.

Older man wearing yellow and green checkered tie and yellow cap holding a sign that reads "NO KINGS Freedom Justice One Love TENNESSEE" while standing next to an American flag.

Person sitting on a bench holding a handmade sign with multicolored text reading "THIS ALL ENDS WHEN ENOUGH OF US SAY NO!!" with American flag visible in background.

Two people holding political signs at a public gathering on a tree-lined street; one sign reads "PRO-AMERICA ANTI-TRUMP" and the other reads "HATE WON'T MAKE AMERICA GREAT."

1/13 From yesterday's rally in Cookeville TN, a day marked by peace, laughter, and cheers.

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White supremacists are targeting Clay County to buy land & businesses to build a Nazi settlement. These Christian nationalists are well-funded, but we have each other.
Hate won’t win here. Unity is our power.
#NoNazisInTN #UpperCumberland #ClayCountyStrong

Hi, #MiddleTN / #UpperCumberland friends! There’s at least 3 protests in our area this weekend! #CookevilleTN #CrossvilleTN #NashvilleTN
(NO KINGS protest is Crossville at the Cumberland County Courthouse 1pm-3pm)
- I hope to see y’all there 🩵✊
#resist #rally #protest

RP TheUnusualWitch‬ ‪@theunusualwitch.bsky.social‬
Way to go #cookeville for showing UP 🙌
#Handsoff #nohateinourholler #fiftyfiftyone #yallmeansall #democracy #tennessee #cookevillestrong #cookevilleproud #uppercumberland #resist #bluedot #usa #uspolitics #middletennessee

Way to go #cookeville for showing UP 🙌
#Handsoff #nohateinourholler #fiftyfiftyone #yallmeansall #democracy #tennessee #cookevillestrong #cookevilleproud #uppercumberland #resist #bluedot #usa #uspolitics #middletennessee

Find me in Cookeville for Upper Cumberland Pride!!

#pridesky #LGBTQIA #pride #uppercumberland #easttennessee #tennessee #tennesseesky #asexual #LGBTQIAbusiness