In this No Kings Day edition of The Rule of Law Brief, Nathan M. F. Charles reflects on a day that was ebullient, peaceful, and profoundly human. From the sidewalks of Veterans Park in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, he shares an on-the-ground view of a rally that drew hundreds — neighbors, veterans, families, and students — standing shoulder to shoulder for democracy and decency.
Nate explains why he rejects the notion that America is “divided.” The real struggle, he argues, isn’t between left and right, but between those who still believe in the Constitution’s promises and those who’ve abandoned them.
This episode captures gratitude, hope, and the moral courage of ordinary citizens who showed up peacefully to defend the principles that have bound the United States together for nearly 250 years.
Highlights:
A first-hand account of the Lebanon No Kings Day rally
Why peaceful civic participation matters now more than ever
The danger of calling America “divided”
The enduring unifying power of the U.S. Constitution
A call to keep showing up — at rallies, in communities, and at the polls
