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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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As Gun Violence and Mass Shootings Surge, Partisan Politics Has Failed Us on Solutions (Part 1 of 4)
Read more: As Gun Violence and Mass Shootings Surge, Partisan Politics Has Failed Us on Solutions (Part 1 of 4)The nightmare has become all too familiar. A gun-wielding person enters a school, a church, a market, a night club or some other place and opens fire, killing or maiming many innocent victims before being killed, committing suicide, or getting arrested. In the aftermath, there is swift public outrage condemning the violence and demanding action. …
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Gun Violence: What Can Research Teach Us? (Part 2 of 4)
Read more: Gun Violence: What Can Research Teach Us? (Part 2 of 4)In this second article of the series, we’ll dive into research and analysis in order to better understand all the factors or causes that contribute to gun violence and mass shootings. We’ll proceed by addressing a series of questions that enable us to better understand the multi-faceted nature of gun violence, both in terms of…
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Why Have Mass Shootings Surged and How Do We Stop the Carnage? (Part 3 of 4)
Read more: Why Have Mass Shootings Surged and How Do We Stop the Carnage? (Part 3 of 4)In this third article of the series our focus is the alarming and tragic increase in mass shootings in the United States. Through research and analysis, we’ll identify the multiple reasons for this surge. While assault rifles and high-capacity magazines clearly have contributed to the increase, and while they are clearly part of the solution,…
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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.