Many citizens are trying to process Trump’s authoritarian plans and those of his allies. Meanwhile, a cornerstone of democracy, the right to vote, is once again being snatched from under our feet. In 1870, Congress passed the 15th Amendment, which provided Blacks with the constitutional right to vote. But conservatives effectively blocked that right for … [Read more…]
“No one is above the law.” Well, that myth was emphatically dispelled in 2019 when Special Counsel Robert Mueller unveiled his report on the investigation of Donald Trump and the Russia connection. Mueller reported ten probable instances of Trump obstructing justice but indicated that he was not moving for an indictment because a sitting president … [Read more…]
Far from being perfect, as many Americans have long thought, our institutions are critically imperfect. And they are supported by a constitution that is also imperfect, as Justice Thurgood Marshall proclaimed 34 years ago as he argued for recognition of the need to improve it. The U.S. Constitution, so highly revered in American society, is … [Read more…]
As many of us are working and hoping to prevent Trump and his Cult from taking over and destroying our democracy, we must realize that this democracy is already shaky. One of the processes we are trying to use to put stumbling blocks in Trump’s way is voting. A cornerstone of democracy is the right … [Read more…]
Last week, the U.S. experienced its 566th mass killing this year, with 18 people killed and 13 others wounded in Lewiston, Maine. And like many such killings, the killer used an AR-15 type assault weapon of war. And the killer, known to be mentally ill, possessed this weapon legally. Only in America! Yes, the ready … [Read more…]