Author Archives: Daniel Little

Information about the history of chattel slavery contribute to “corrosive ideology”? Truly Orwellian! How far can this attack on our freedoms and our urgent need to have an honest understanding of our history go? Democracy requires honest facing of our … Continue reading →

This is stunning, jaw-dropping, and so fundamentally and clearly white supremacist. Shame! Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt openly promoted white supremacism in a public speech • Missouri Independent https://missouriindependent.com/2025/09/15/missouri-sen-eric-schmitt-openly-promoted-white-supremacism-in-a-public-speech/

Here is a very powerful piece by Paul Krugman on the means by which wannabe dictators build their power base … even in the presence of formal democratic institutions. His view converges with Levitsky and Ziblatt, Tyranny of the Minority. … Continue reading →

Here’s a very good, clear summary by Pete Buttigieg of RFK Jr.’s destruction of large parts of the US public health system … https://open.substack.com/pub/petebuttigieg/p/what-rfk-jr-is-taking-away-from-you?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

A major public university that is resisting Trump’s war on DEI … George Mason University’s president stands up for enhancing diversity and opportunity. Conservatives want him fired. This president says he’s not going anywhere. https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/09/05/gregory-washington-george-mason-university-trump/

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 →

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

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

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 →