Picture This: Ashland joins in ‘No Kings’ protests

A group of Ashlanders gathered on the Plaza Saturday for a No Kings protest. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
June 15, 2025

Large crowd demonstrated Saturday on Ashland Plaza

While the closest No Kings demonstration to Ashland was officially in Medford on Saturday morning, a large crowd of Ashlanders turned out on Ashland Plaza mid-day Saturday to express their opinion of the current state of national politics.

Related story: Thousands protest against Trump at No Kings rally in Medford (June 15, 2025)

Two men hold signs along Main Street during the No Kings protest in Ashland on Saturday. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
A man displays an upside-down American flag during the No Kings protest in Ashland on Saturday. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
While the No Kings protest took place along Main Street side of the Plaza, the Ashland Elks Club held its annual Flag Day ceremony on the Plaza, with City Councilor Jeff Dahle as the featured speaker. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
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