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The Challenge To Democracy

Posted on December 5, 2022 by lewbornmann

Recent challenges to democracy include a deterioration in the integrity of constitutional democracy, manipulation of state election laws to limit or overturn the will of the voters, and a global trend toward autocracy in places where democratic institutions have long prevailed. The U.S. currently stands at a precipice necessitating a long overdue course correction. Continue reading →

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Living With Immigration

Posted on November 20, 2017 by lewbornmann

It seems to me…. “Ours is an open and accepting society and has historically provided an avenue for lawful immigration to all those willing to accept the responsibilities of citizenship.” ~ Spencer Bachus[1]. The entire world is in an age … Continue reading →

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