Safeguarding Democracy: Preventing Authoritarianism in the United States

In recent years, concerns about the rise of authoritarianism have become more prominent globally and within the United States. This post is a call to action so that you can engage in meaningful action.

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Exit, Maine, Mr. Trump

Maine’s Secretary of State wrote: I am mindful that no secretary of state has ever deprived a presidential candidate of ballot access based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. I am also mindful, however, that no presidential candidate has ever before engaged in insurrection.”

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Trump is Disqualified Not Because of Age, or Birth, But because he meets the 14th Amendment Disqualification Clause

Donald Trump’s disqualification from running for president is front and center of American politics. The U.S. Constitution makes it very clear what qualifies and disqualifies a person who seeks the presidency.

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Is Donald Trump Above the Law?

Special Counsel Jack Smith has petitioned the Supreme Court to decide if former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution related to charges from his term in office, as detailed in indictments from January 6. Trump’s lawyers argue he was fulfilling official duties and is thus immune. Smith has requested an expedited review, which if approved, could allow a trial to proceed in March 2024. It’s the first instance of a president being charged with crimes during his term.

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Far-Right Republicans Meet with Far-Right Hungarians in D.C.: Authoritarians @Work

Far-right Republicans are set to meet far-right Hungarian officials in Washington, D.C. This meeting comes amid shared support for Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, a far-right politician supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They aim to push for ending US military support to Ukraine. The assembly will highlight issues like Ukraine’s war and transatlantic cultural wars and will happen amidst disagreements over Ukraine’s future in Washington.

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Was it a Training Exercise? And for Whom?

Dr. Bandy X. Lee, a forensic psychiatrist and expert on violence, has criticized former US President Donald Trump and his governance style in her books. She raises concerns about the potential ramifications if Trump’s alleged misdeeds, including interfering with the 2020 election, instigating violence, and utilizing divisive language, go unpunished. According to her and other experts in the field, Trump’s actions mirror autocratic tendencies, emphasizing the necessity of holding him accountable to prevent future upheavals in the context of the upcoming 2024 election.

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2024: It’s Not About a Number, It’s About Democracy

The relentless assault on democracy by the Trump-guided Republican Party and its supporters is a topic of serious concern. The discourse contrasts President Joe Biden and George Washington’s task to defend democracy, likening their circumstances. Notably, the article suggests that former President Trump aspires to adopt right-wing autocratic rule, referencing Ruth Ben-Ghiat’s book ‘Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present‘ about the rise of such leaders. An MSNBC interview held with her and ex-GOP Congressman, David Jolly, underlines the necessity to defeat the now perceived dangerous, anti-democratic party in the upcoming election.

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Beyond the Scientific Method by Charles R. Ault

The guest post by Dr. Charles Ault, an Emeritus Professor of science education, challenges the current scientific educational approach. He critiques the traditional “unity” view that suggests science processes are universally applicable across all scientific disciplines. Dr. Ault advocates for recognizing the diversity and uniqueness of methods within each scientific discipline. He demonstrates this using examples of how geology and physics operate uniquely. He also introduces his concept of “scientific diversity,” which emphasizes that the interpretation and implementation of core scientific ideas should be adaptable to the specific discipline they are applied to. Furthermore, he suggests rethinking the traditional scientific method and adapting it to the disciplinary contexts.

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An Existential Threat

The Trump Files, by Jack Hassard, presents Donald Trump as an existential threat to not only the US but the entire world. It details his efforts to push an authoritarian state, his disrespect towards American allies, and detrimental impact on various areas like democracy, human rights, science, and public health. The author fears Trump’s potential return in 2024 and warns of the grave implications. However, the author upholds faith in the democratic process and underscores the power of voting in preventing a downside for the American society.

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