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With so much happening today—the 100th anniversary of the start of Italian Fascism, Elon Musk buying Twitter, and the terrible attack on Paul Pelosi…

Oct 28

Antisemitism is tied to designs to take down American democracy

Dec 3

Strongmen believe that as head of state it is their right to possess and exploit anything in the nation, from natural resources to economic assets to…

Aug 17

Democracy advocates around the world are cheering Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's victory in last weekend's Brazilian elections --and Jair Bolsonaro's…

Nov 6

Never Underestimate the American People

Nov 9

Making an example of Disney, Sports Teams, and the Special Olympics

Jun 5

And reflections on the dangers of normalizing Ron DeSantis

Nov 12

Today I offer some reflections on the danger to our democracy presented by state GOP party resolutions that no longer recognize Joe Biden as a…

Jul 16

Welcome back to Lucid, and a big hello to all new subscribers. Mark your calendars for our next Q&A. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we will not meet…

Nov 24

When democracy is in the crisis, extremists gain influence and political capital

Oct 7

Reflections on the Howard University Democracy Summit

Nov 22

The complex American entanglements of the "Orban" persona

Aug 7

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