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Government “of the people” (Gary Krenz)

Posted on November 1, 2026 by gdkrenz

In previous posts we have discussed Lincoln’s “government for the people” (here), where the people are the beneficiaries of the government’s actions, and “government by the people” (here and here), where the people are the agents of the government’s actions. … Continue reading →

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Trump’s plan to use DOJ to block Alaska senate outcome

Posted on October 24, 2026 by Daniel Little

Donald Trump’s willingness to go “all-Mussolini” is perfectly clear. The most recent evidence is his decision to order the Department of Justice to intervene in the Alaska Senate election if the Republican candidate does not win. Here is the New … Continue reading →

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Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Daniel Little

TreacheryTrump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine https://wapo.st/3UBX1Dd This is the most treacherous and despicable betrayal of a democratic partner that our country has ever seen, in my opinion, and it will lead to uncounted deaths. It sickens me … Continue reading →

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Astounding bit of dictator play …

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Daniel Little

https://wapo.st/4hTG5zP If you have an enemy in the Congress send armed men to forcibly enter her home, and try to revoke her citizenship. And only 22 days till the election … What else is coming? This is an outrage against … Continue reading →

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An alternative narrative — hope!

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Daniel Little

https://undsoc.org/2026/10/09/yes-we-can/ Yes we can! Maybe people like Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, and young committed artists can be our important change-makers today.

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If Trump Steals an Election, Here’s What to Do

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Daniel Little

If Trump Steals an Election, Here’s What to Do https://newrepublic.com/article/216179/non-violent-rebellion-stolen-election Some thoughts about non-violent resistance to a seizure of power …

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Here’s what to do about Trump’s war crimes

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Daniel Little

Brilliant defense of the importance of international human rights institutions … https://wapo.st/4y4pQG5

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Government “by the people” (II) (Gary Krenz)

Posted on October 5, 2026 by gdkrenz

In the last post in this series, we discussed prudential and existential reasons that democracy is, in some form, the appropriate form of government for free, equal, dignified human beings. Now, let’s dig a little deeper. Lincoln, in the Gettysburg Address, posed … Continue reading →

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Are we tolerating the policies of a modern-day Eichmann? (Dan Little)

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Daniel Little

We need to think very clearly about the policies and actions our government is carrying out with respect to “illegal immigration”. The Trump administration has waged a war of hate-based language and accusation against non-citizens in the United States, and … Continue reading →

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Unimaginable cruelty in our name …

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Daniel Little

This barbarous, cruel, and Nazi-like treatment of children is done in our name. We must end this insane and cruel goal of deporting millions of decent human beings from our borders. https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/politics/texas-immigration-court-minors Steven Miller and all who do your work … Continue reading →

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