Tag Archives: Extremist

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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Increasing Challenges

Posted on November 6, 2022 by lewbornmann

As the world continues to become smaller every year due to better communications and reporting, it seemingly becomes an increasingly dangerous place. Now is a time when everyone – across all political sectors – needs to come together and strive to move forward to a stronger and brighter future. Continue reading →

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Increasing Social Unrest

Posted on September 19, 2022 by lewbornmann

Acute challenges to democracy include a deterioration in the integrity of constitutional democracy, manipulation of state election laws to limit or overturn the will of voters, and a global trend toward autocracy in places where democratic institutions once seemed solid. Republicans have become a violent and vocal minority who do not want to willingly relinquish power.  Convention matters and complacency when democratic conventions are flouted is dangerous. Continue reading →

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Constitutional Threat

Posted on March 28, 2022 by lewbornmann

Donald Trump is a serious threat to our republic. Republican operatives have been building an apparatus of election theft. and if they succeed, the ballots cast by U.S. voters will not decide future elections. Continue reading →

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