Ceasefire
I’ve seen a man on Marietta Square holding a sign that asks for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. I stopped today to talk with him, and wrote this post to honor him.
Read Moreby Jack Hassard | Jan 10, 2024 | War and Peace
I’ve seen a man on Marietta Square holding a sign that asks for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. I stopped today to talk with him, and wrote this post to honor him.
by Jack Hassard | Jan 6, 2024 | Autocracy, Democracy
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.
by Jack Hassard | Dec 28, 2023 | Autocracy, Fourteenth Amendment
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.”
by Jack Hassard | Dec 26, 2023 | Insurrection, The Trump Files
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.
by Jack Hassard | Dec 19, 2023 | Insurrection
The Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from the state primary ballot today. Read why in this post.
by Jack Hassard | Dec 11, 2023 | Indictment, Politics
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.
by Jack Hassard | Dec 10, 2023 | Autocracy
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.
by Jack Hassard | Dec 9, 2023 | Progressive World-View
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.
by Jack Hassard | Dec 5, 2023 | Democracy, Politics
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.
by Jack Hassard | Nov 20, 2023 | Reform, Standards
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.