I loved the No Kings demonstration. I loved the massive numbers of people in the streets, the fun and energy, the great signs, the clear indication that people in San Francisco aren’t bowing down to Donald Trump.

The speakers were inspiring.

They didn’t ask me to speak, but if they had, this is what I would have said:

It’s beautiful to see so many people all over the country standing up for democracy and against authoritarianism. This is no time for factions or political infighting; we face an existential emergency, and we all need to unite against that threat.

I see signs all over supporting so many causes, and I love them all.

But I want to take a moment to talk about why we are here.

Trump’s election had a lot to do with racism and sexism, and Joe Biden clinging too long to office

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