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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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Expanding Presidential Power: A Close Look at Proposals from the Right
Read more: Expanding Presidential Power: A Close Look at Proposals from the Right(Part 2 of a 4-part series) In this article we focus on proposals from Trump and the conservatives that give rise to concerns about dictatorial and authoritarian rule. We’ll touch on why Republicans view the proposals as necessary to correct for abuses of the Left and an out-of-control federal government. Then, after enumerating the major…
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Expanding Presidential Power: Has the Right Made its Case?
Read more: Expanding Presidential Power: Has the Right Made its Case?(Part 3 of a 4-part series) Part 2 of this series explores the Right’s recommendations to expand presidential powers. The analysis reveals that many of these proposals are dictatorial or authoritarian in nature. Several also conflict with the Constitution. And, finally, if implemented, they will threaten our democracy. Trump and the Republicans maintain that increased…
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Saving Our Democracy: It’s Not About Dictatorship, It’s About Governing
Read more: Saving Our Democracy: It’s Not About Dictatorship, It’s About Governing(Part 4 of a 4-part series) In this series we explore recommendations from the Right seeking to expand presidential power in the direction of dictatorial rule. This gambit is the latest in an escalation of tactics designed to win elections and seize control of policymaking. Our country has devolved from one where political parties work…
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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.