Archive - How to Save Democracy, and other stories

May 2025

House Republicans and the Big Bad Bill

Not content to let Donald Trump and the executive branch have all the fun, last week House Republicans passed a budget reconciliation bill that is…

May 27 •

On Burnout and Trying and Choosing One Thing to Do to Fight for Democracy

Meditations, and a list

May 19 •

We Have to Talk about the Donkey in the Room

If you'll forgive a bit of a pun

May 12 •

Coping Mechanisms

for when you need them

May 5 •

April 2025

Line Up for Your Government Issued Baby

Comes with (1) Fulbright Scholarship

Apr 28 •

Tell the Story of What Happened Here

We have to remember, and we have to be honest.

Apr 21 •

This is the Constitutional Crisis You've Been Waiting For

Some ideas for action, and a request for more. With a newsletter called "How to Save Democracy" how could I not double post this week?

Apr 15 •

What Will We Choose?

Apr 14 •

March 2025

Just Asking Questions

And a note about extrajudicial rendition

Mar 31 •

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