There is something deeply frustratingâalmost surrealâabout watching lawmakers in a country that constantly brands itself as the worldâs leading democracy actively flirt with policies that make voting harder, more complicated, and more exclusionary. The SAVE Act, framed by its supporters as a measure to âsecureâ elections, feels less like a genuine attempt to protect democracyContinue reading “The SAVE Act and the Politics of Making Voting Harder: If You Build Barriers, Then Everyone Should Have to Climb Them”
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The Dangers of Trump’s “Joking” About Canceling Elections in 2026: A Path to Illegitimacy and Tyranny
In 2026, the United States is under the shadow of an alarming shift in its political landscape. Former President Donald Trump, now in his second term, has once again stirred up controversy by âjokingâ about the possibility of canceling the upcoming elections. On the surface, these comments may seem like the typical inflammatory rhetoric we’veContinue reading “The Dangers of Trump’s “Joking” About Canceling Elections in 2026: A Path to Illegitimacy and Tyranny”
Interfaith Friday #21: Voting Values: Secular and Sacred
As election season heats up, religious and non-religious Americans alike are urging civic participation. Black churches are organizing Souls to the Polls, Unitarian Universalists are hosting forums, and atheist orgs are running voter registration drives. While their motivations differ, they are united in resisting voter suppression and protecting democracy. Sources: