OPINION: Why Some People Are Pretending About Charlie Kirk’s History and the Truth About This Dangerous Moment
When the truth is unthinkable, we lie to ourselves and one another, writes historian Dr. William Horne.
When the truth is unthinkable, we lie to ourselves and one another, writes historian Dr. William Horne.
The disparity between the letter and practice of the law has been a defining feature of white conservatism.
Berger’s telling of this history offers both a window into and a bridge towards a better world, one that is ours—all of ours—for the taking.
Richardson’s work is as much about the contradictions of our shared past as it is an urgent call to action around the current authoritarian crisis threatening American democracy.
The danger in antisemitic conspiracy theories lies not only in the direct threat they pose to Jewish communities, but also in the way fascists and authoritarians have used them as tools to undermine democracy.
In her analysis of Reconstruction, Kidada Williams reminds us that a better world has always been possible.
From the White League Coup of 1874 to the January 6 Insurrection, white conservatives have used direct violence in attempts to seize power.
Growing opposition to Republican policies disincentivizes the GOP’s already waning commitment to democracy and increases the risk of racist mass violence.
We have a fascism problem. Solving it requires that we correctly identify this problem and the dangers it creates.
On this Democracy Day, I want us to remember: democracy isn’t just something we inherit, it’s something we build — one election, one conversation, one act of civic engagement at a time, writes Bob Harvie.
Because authoritarianism is most visible in hindsight, people often don’t recognize it until it’s too late.
When the truth is unthinkable, we lie to ourselves and one another, writes historian Dr. William Horne.
“These communities in Bucks County were built for working-class people, and for decades it stayed that way. But since 2017, rent has gone up in our region by 50 percent,” said Prokopiak.
“Regardless of where the money comes from, this makes our communities more dangerous because it deteriorates the trust of police and crimes will go unreported,” said Project Libertad Executive Director Rachel Rutter.