‘No Kings’ sees public mobilization as essential to defending US democracy, says American activist

Tehran Times · 2026-10-27 14:29 UTC

TEHRAN- Rebecca Winter, executive director of Massachusetts 50501, is involved in organizing grassroots efforts to defend democracy and oppose authoritarianism in the United States. The movement, which emerged from a nationwide call for protests in February 2025, seeks to mobilize Americans through demonstrations, boycotts, voter participation and community action.

Rebecca Winter discusses the role of mass protests, electoral participation and community organizing in challenging authoritarianism

TEHRAN- Rebecca Winter, executive director of Massachusetts 50501, is involved in organizing grassroots efforts to defend democracy and oppose authoritarianism in the United States. The movement, which emerged from a nationwide call for protests in February 2025, seeks to mobilize Americans through demonstrations, boycotts, voter participation and community action.

As the No Kings movement seeks to sustain public engagement beyond the US midterm elections, Winter spoke to the Tehran Times about the Trump administration, threats to democratic institutions, immigrant rights, and the role of grassroots activism in holding elected officials accountable.

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