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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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An Open Letter to MAGA Devotees
Read more: An Open Letter to MAGA DevoteesYour goal is worthy. I join you in wanting America to be great. This is a quest that should unite all Americans. But I worry that our country can’t truly be great as long as we remain divided, angry, and unable to agree on basic facts. It seems like all we do is fight and…
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A Look Inside the Powerful Yet Polarizing Fox News Juggernaut
Read more: A Look Inside the Powerful Yet Polarizing Fox News JuggernautFox News is widely known as the news source of choice for Republicans. The outlet is notorious for biased reporting in favor of the Republican Party, its politicians, and conservative causes. Catering to these constituencies has produced enormous profits. Fox News is also remarkably influential in shaping the perceptions and views of conservative Americans. But…
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How Much Do You Know About Your Echo Chamber?
Read more: How Much Do You Know About Your Echo Chamber?Do you ever wonder how accurate and impartial your news sources are? Do you view yourself as fully informed on all sides? Or are you caught inside an “echo chamber” or “filter bubble” that reinforces your preexisting beliefs and insulates you from conflicting information? Social scientists tell us that “confirmation bias” is alive and well…
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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.