10/18/2026
The No Kings rallies will have their place in American history. For those of my generation, they are mindful of protests from an earlier era. Certainly, the music at yesterday’s rally encouraged that connection .
In those days the protests were driven by a youthful optimism for creating change through collective action. Somewhat differently, yesterday’s rally was informed by a lifelong experience with American democracy and a deep appreciation of how it has enriched our lives.
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