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About Daniel Little

Dan Little is a professor emeritus of philosophy who writes on history, social justice, and the social sciences.

‘Trump’s private army’: inside the push to recruit 10,000 immigration officers

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Daniel Little

A disturbing report from the Guardian on the recruitment of 10,000 new ICE agents, with reduced training and background checks. Experts in the story raise concerns about the possible recruitment of violent extremists and white supremacists … ‘Trump’s private army’: … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich on fascism …

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Daniel Little

Here is a good short video by Robert Reich on the steps our government is taking towards "fascism". https://youtu.be/9XTJNy_OrjE?si=5tx6nNGeYIoEV33u

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Rep. Greg Landsman on the corruption of the Trump admin

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Daniel Little

Representative Greg Landsman (Ohio D.) has a clear, succinct summary of the corruption of the Trump administration … https://www.facebook.com/reel/1430483077978222 Rep. Greg Landsman on the corruption of the Trump administration

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MLK’s June 1963 speech in Detroit

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Daniel Little
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How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Daniel Little

How stripping diversity, equity and inclusion from health care may make Americans sicker Here is a very concerning analysis of how medical research and public health reporting are being stripped of the ability to assess health disparities by race … … Continue reading →

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The Confessing Church

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Daniel Little

It’s very interesting to learn that the Confessing Church is still active, ninety years after its founding in Germany in opposition to Hitler. Here is a bit of background and its relationship to Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a pivotal … Continue reading →

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NPR: Illinois officials blast Trump’s threat to deploy National Guard in Chicago

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Daniel Little

https://www.npr.org/2025/08/24/nx-s1-5514470/illinois-officials-blast-trumps-threat-to-deploy-national-guard-in-chicago More on the administration’s militarization of cities

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An ICE arrest in Maryland

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Daniel Little

A CNN reporter witnessed a disturbing arrest in Maryland and investigated further. Here is her story. https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/23/us/ice-detention-arrest-maryland The masks, the failure to identify, the long gun, and the unmarked KIA vehicle all contribute to the feeling of “rendition” the reporter … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 22, 2025 by Daniel Little

We are a small group of friends and neighbors who reject the turn to authoritarianism, racism, and lawlessness shown by the current Federal government. This site will serve as a hub for sharing stories and discussions about the realities facing … Continue reading →

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A story from NPR about change of health benefits

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Daniel Little

Here’s a personal story from a woman whose health insurance is suddenly going up to $2,600/month after a change in federal policy …. https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/08/22/nx-s1-5511182/aca-tax-credits-health-insurance-open-enrollment

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