Guest Editorial | Protest Sacred Part of American Democracy

Guest editorial | Protest sacred part of American democracy

From the Boston Tea Party to the Civil Rights Movement, from women’s suffrage marches to anti-war demonstrations, many of this country’s greatest leaps toward justice have begun with people gathering

American democracy is at a pivotal moment and none of us should be silent

None of us should be silent about the recent use of federal agents by this administration to bully, arrest, and investigate political opponents. Just as none of us should accept as normal or OK its use of the military against…

Editorial: Protest is sacred part of American democracy

From the Boston Tea Party to the Civil Rights Movement, from women’s suffrage marches to anti-war demonstrations, many of this country’s greatest leaps toward justice have begun with people gathering to say, “This isn’t right. We can do better.”

American democracy is at a pivotal moment and none of us should be silent – Jackson Advocate

By Ben Jealous Jackson Advocate Guest Writer None of us should be silent about the recent use of federal agents by this administration to bully, arrest, and investigate political opponents. Just as none of us should accept as normal or okay its use of the military against Americans exercising their First Amendment rights.   Donald Trump’s gleeful embrace of fascist tactics is on display almost daily. As he tries to run roughshod over the courts …

American democracy at pivotal moment—none of us should be silent - Nashville PRIDE, Inc.

Ben Jealous exposes federal overreach and political intimidation under the Trump administration, urging Americans to stand up for democracy amid escalating abuses against elected officials and protesters. The post American democracy at pivotal moment—none of us should be silent appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc..