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American Democracy: Is Dictatorship on the Horizon?
In this 4-part series we explore the threat of dictatorship and authoritarian rule coming to America. We’ll take a close look at proposals made by former President Trump and the Right. We’ll also explore whether it’s actually the Democrats who most threaten our democracy. The November presidential election promises to be a turning point, and every voter needs to decide where they stand on the proposals and threats to our democracy.
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A Look Back on America’s Flawed Covid-19 Response
Read more: A Look Back on America’s Flawed Covid-19 ResponseThankfully, the Covid-19 pandemic is mostly in the rearview mirror. We have moved on from the nightmare that has taken more than 1.1 million American lives. We are back at work and school. We’re filling our stadiums and concert venues. And we’re driving, flying, and cruising everywhere. Looking back is painful, but it’s important to…
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The Debt Limit Deal: Baby Steps in the Right Direction?
Read more: The Debt Limit Deal: Baby Steps in the Right Direction?Republicans and Democrats thankfully came together on a last-minute deal to suspend the Debt Limit and avoid catastrophic default on the country’s financial obligations. There has been extensive coverage of the terms of this compromise, The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (HR 3746). However, little has been written about the underlying takeaways. Does the deal…
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Partisan Narratives Leave Americans Divided and Pessimistic About the Economy
Read more: Partisan Narratives Leave Americans Divided and Pessimistic About the EconomyWhen asked about the US economy and inflation, those on the right view the situation as dire. They lament that President Biden and the Democrats have destroyed the booming economy created by Republicans. The country is in a recession. Inflation is out of control—reaching a four-decade high—caused by reckless and excessive spending by Democrats. The…
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Multi-Part Series
Federal Spending and the National Debt
In this 10-part series we’ll examine why the highly partisan approach being used to control federal spending and the national debt has both failed the country and further divided Americans. We’ll discover a better way to address these problems by conducting an analysis that enables us to understand why federal spending is inevitably in the red, and why the national debt has continued to grow.
Gun Violence in America
In this 4-part series we’ll focus on gun violence and mass shootings in America. We’ll explore why the highly partisan approach being used to address gun violence has both divided the country and failed to produce solutions. Through analysis and research we’ll better understand the multi-faceted nature of gun violence and identify common ground solutions that can reverse the growing tragedy of gun violence.
American Democracy: Is Dictatorship on the Horizon?
In this 4-part series we explore the threat of dictatorship and authoritarian rule coming to America. We’ll take a close look at proposals made by former President Trump and the Right. We’ll also explore whether it’s actually the Democrats who most threaten our democracy. The November presidential election promises to be a turning point, and every voter needs to decide where they stand on the proposals and threats to our democracy.