How the United States responds to these threats touches on some of democracy’s most basic tensions. We explore those tensions this week.
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There Are Two Competing Narratives About The 2020 Election
Unless all of our presidential elections have been rigged to varying degrees, narratives of rigged and stable elections are false.
There Won’t be Another Chance to Hold Biden’s Feet to the Fire
If we want to live in a somewhat decent country we must start to hold our president’s feet to the fire. We just can’t go along and complain.
Podcast: Anne Applebaum On Why Democracy Is Not Inevitable
Journalist, author, and historian Anne Applebaum says that democracy is not like running water — something that we know will always be there.
On the Attitudes of Our Leaders
Donald Trump Jr. standing in front of a wall of handguns with scopes is a clear threat that should not be tolerated.
Cruz Flies to Mexico While Abbott Spreads False Information
Where were Texas leaders when an Arctic chill spread across Texas, depriving power to millions? Senator Ted Cruz got on a plane for Mexico.
I made it to 77
We learned a lot from him. Perhaps the best lesson was that while there is life there is hope. Constantino Coronel inspires new generations of activists.
Parkland School Shooting Widow Speaks About Rep. Greene
Sunday is the 3rd anniversary of the Parkland school shooting. Debbi Hixon who lost her husband Chris in the shooting speaks about Rep. Greene.
Trickling Down to Right-Wing Fascism
The Rich and greedy have always wanted more and they won’t stop. That’s why they hate it when we regulate anything for the good of the country.
Court Rules Therapists Have Right to Offer Conversion Therapy
A three-judge federal panel recently green-lighted a controversial form of treatment for minors despite opposition.