Protesters in the Bay Area gathered to rally against President Trump's administration, declaring the No Kings protests a stand against perceived civil rights violations. Thousands took part, advocating for immigrantsâ rights and government integrity. They decried practices like deportation and cuts to social security benefits. Marking the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, participants like Karen Hurst symbolically reminded attendees that their fight is to maintain democracy, fearing a shift towards authoritarianism. Voices echoed the desire to protect vulnerable populations, with calls for preserving the American democratic values from perceived threats.
"Two-hundred and fifty years ago, we decided we weren't going to have kings in this country... it seems like right now we're headed in the wrong direction towards someone who wants to be a king."
"This (dictatorship) has no place in our democracy, and we must keep fighting to preserve the rights that define who we are as Americans."
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