“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” -Second Amendment, U.S. Constitution- Read that again. I know a lot of people who have spent their entire adult lives, politically, fixated on that one sentence. They haveContinueContinue reading “They Came for the Press, but I wasn’t a Journalist, So I didn’t Speak UP.”
Tag Archives: Rule of law
The GOOD In U.S.
A reflection on where the country is headed and the choices still in front of us. This piece argues that while the United States is facing a deep democratic and moral crisis, renewal is still possible if people reject apathy, resist authoritarianism, and take responsibility for rebuilding a fairer, more just society together. The question is not what has been lost, but how we respond now.
Board of Peace? I Think Not
A sharp critique of the proposed “Board of Peace,” arguing it functions less as a peace initiative and more as a global protection racket. This piece frames the plan as transparent corruption, warning that it would turn diplomacy and even military power into tools of extortion, while sidelining the very people most affected. It challenges readers to stop granting the benefit of the doubt and confront what this moment means for democracy, accountability, and global stability.
Venezuela’s Oil and the Pretext of Restoring Narco-Free Democracy
A Latin Americanist argues the White House’s “restore democracy” rhetoric is a pretext, and urges the public to resist further military expansion in Latin America and demand diplomacy and rule of law.
Why we pound the pavement for No Kings
Why do people show up for No Kings? This member voice explains what’s at stake, from free speech and the right to assemble to protecting vulnerable neighbors, and why public action is how we defend democracy.
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