On October 18, World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to protesters at No Kings rallies across the United States. Here are some of the interviews from workers and young people.

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“US imperialism is now coming home to roost.”
Bloomfield, New Jersey

“At 70 years old, I’m still going to fight tooth and nail, because I believe democracy is the way to go.”
New York City

“I think of Nazi Germany, and how things didn’t happen overnight, but one day people woke up and they were in the middle of a war.”
Newark, New Jersey

“I’ve been voting Democrat for a long time, but I think it’s up to us now. I think we need to stand up.”
Oakland, California

“If France can do it, how come we can’t do it? Nepal and all of them, they can do stuff. Come on, we can do something!”
Los Angeles, California

“I teach history, and to teach children what happened in the past while they’re living it currently, it’s devastating.”
Chicago, Illinois

“The Democrats are proving to be ineffective and complicit to the point where they’re taking no action. America needs a new party.”
Seattle, Washington

“I have grandkids and I want them to have the freedoms that we fought so hard for. ... I will do everything I can, even if it’s just me, but look at all these people here.”
Chicago, Illinois