Democracy

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Dust in Our Eyes

The game being played in American politics right now is rigged in favor of the wealthy titans: corporations, billionaire donors and high tech leaders. The wealthy titans want only three things: They don’t want to pay taxes. They don’t want any regulation. They want a strong military to protect their interests at home and abroad. Wealthy titans get these three things rapidly and efficiently when democracy is eliminated and replaced by an authoritarian government. One note of caution: A lot of dust is being kicked up in the wake of our declining democracy. Don’t let the dust impair your vision.


Will the Center Hold?

Like many of you, I find that it is increasingly difficult to think positively about our country and its place in the world. I have spent the last twenty-five or so years of my career advocating for public-private sector partnerships, which are at the heart of my work in risk management, just as they are absolutely vital for the stature and effectiveness of the U.S. government. 


A Conversation with Presidential Historian Rick Shenkman

Rick Shenkman discusses the close election and how voters chose a populist demagogue, Donald Trump. Rick is also an award-winning political journalist and founder of the revered History News Network. His extensively-researched books on the behavior of American voters include Just How Stupid Are We and Political Animals.


Checks and Balances

This country has experienced chaos since it was founded. It was born out of a belief that there was a form of government that could be organized out of the consent of the governed, different than a monarchy, where the peoples’ rights were not acknowledged or protected.


Biden and Harris can enable the Democrats to win in November

Biden and Harris must place the interests of their party and nation first. Biden clings to the classic belief that only he can save the world. He declared to a meeting with Democratic governors, “No one’s pushing me out. I’m not leaving.” He followed up in an interview with George Stephanopoulos, saying only “the Lord Almighty” could drive him from the race.