Healing democracy’s heart
A post from 2015 while I’m on a winter retreat, about the healing of the heart of democracy
All posts tagged: Democracy
“Google Sudetenland, 1938”
The historic struggle between authoritarianism and the radical idea that people can govern themselves.
Adding clarity and perspective to our tumultuous news feeds
Heather Cox Richardson illuminates rather than obfuscates the chaos of the present moment.
This is what democracy looks like
Celebrating democracy, diversity, and our founding principle at the Takoma Park July 4th parade.
D-Day and the ongoing fight against government by the few and for the few
Remembering the 79th anniversary of D-Day with a reminder that the fight against fascism continues today.
The people speak
Ballot initiatives are one way we saw the will of the people come through clearly in the 2022 midterms.
History says we should not give up on democracy
History tells us that each generation has its challenges in the fight to keep our democracy.
For those still living in the reality-based world
Consider the reality of what has been accomplished over the past two years and reflect on where we were in 2020.
Celebrating the idea of America when the reality falls short
Why attend a July 4th parade when democracy is under attack? Because giving up is not an option.
Working our way through the darkness
Anne Applebaum on how authoritarians are willing to destroy their countries to maintain power.
MORE TO COME... 