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Tag Archives: democracy
Where is the Democratic Party?
Ali Velshi a few days ago had an excellent monologue on the failure of the leadership of the Democratic Party to rise to our current occasion (~ 9 min). This is an existential moment, not politics-as-usual, and yet – as … Continue reading
“for social advancement of the common people”
On September 4, 1910, Labor organizer Samuel Gompers penned a piece in the New York Times on the significance of Labor Day. Here is a link to the NYT archival record, but there is actually cleaner reading version to be … Continue reading
Two historical moments in the search for a better democracy – and today
Today is the anniversary of two important moments in the history of US activism for a more democratic union: the 1963 March on Washington and the arrest in 1917 of ten suffragists who were picketing outside the White House. Here … Continue reading
Briefing on Chicago and National Guard from the Brennan Center
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU has done a lot of excellent long-view and just-in-time online programming around actions undertaken by the Trump administration and others. They pull together great panels, and Barb and I have learned a lot … Continue reading
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An ICE arrest in Maryland
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
We are a small group of friends and neighbors who reject the turn to authoritarianism, racism, and lawlessness shown by the current Federal administration. This site will serve as a hub for sharing stories and discussions about the realities facing … Continue reading