Americans are letting government by and for the people die. These stories are important for history and for a return to democracy and the rule of law.
Tag: civics
Republicans now hate America’s Declaration of Independence?
To be an American is to oppose dictatorships where people can be jailed, deported and disappeared without due process. Our republic’s highest duty is to protect people’s unalienable rights.
Is Jill Stein backed by the Kremlin?
Question linger about the motives and financial backing of the Green Party presidential candidate who parrots Kremlin talking points and could help put Trump back in office.
It’s National Voter Registration Day!
Sept. 17 is National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day. Here’s how to make sure you’re ready to vote for the next American president on Nov. 5, 2024.
There’s a podcast about that!
America no longer has a well-informed electorate. These smart podcasts can help fill the gap.
Recognizing fascism (it’s here)
A fascist dictator draws a cult-like following by using lies and threats of violence and fomenting fear of “the other.” Yes, Trump is a fascist.
10 ways (better than TikTok) to stay informed
Fake news is free, but fact-based information can be expensive to access. Here’s how to stay informed on a budget.
Was Will McAvoy Right?
Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has gotten me through the worst of times in contemporary American democracy. Rather than grappling with the fact that we started an elective war with a country that didn’t attack us during the Bush years, I took solace in the workings of “The West Wing” under President […]
Good Reads About American Democracy
Why is American democracy struggling for survival, and what are some key fixes? Experts and writers weigh in.
Check out these important citizenship tools, voter resources
Voting is the most important thing we can do to safeguard our rights in a democracy, but our rights are currently under attack.