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Why Deliberative Democracy Makes Better Citizens
We cannot have good policy, if we cannot fully grasp the issues and policies and deliberate their nuances.
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Toward a Climate Insurgency
What the hell are we supposed to do now?
Henry A. Giroux | Dancing With the Devil: Trump’s Politics of Fascist Collaboration
Historical memory serves as both a moral witness and a crucial asset in stopping the normalization of Trump's fascism.
Disrupt Town Halls and Fundraisers: An Expert Bird-Dogger’s Guide to Pressuring the Senate
Every fundraising event for an elected official is a great opportunity for bird-dogging them, says Jennifer Lynn.
On the Rise of Authoritarianism, and How Congress and Civil Society Can Push Back
Authoritarianism is on the rise, and the best antidote to this authoritarian resurgence is organized and active citizenries.
Prominent Virginia Politician Implicated in North Carolina GOP Voter Fraud Deceit
McCrory and the NC Republican Party falsely accused hundreds of citizens of voter fraud in the wake of last year's election.
Who’s Behind the Billionaire PAC Targeting Elizabeth Warren?
A billionaire-backed conservative group is targeting Sen. Elizabeth Warren as she tours the country in support of her new book.
Thinking Dangerously in Threatening Times
Thinking dangerously is the cornerstone of engaged citizenship and the foundation for a democracy that matters.
It’s Time for the Left to Ask “What Are We For?”
The political center is bombed out, so everyone has to take a hard left to transform democracy, says Maria Poblet.
Can Journalism Save Democracy? Salvaging the US Public’s Trust in News Media
As the countdown of democracy's slide into tyranny progresses, like it or not, the future of democracy rests in the hands of the journalism industry.