America’s democracy is faltering, but our hope remains in collective action, fairness, and resistance against authoritarianism. By living our values, we can reclaim the nation’s promise.
Looks like our future and the future of the nation is in the hands of two members of the Supreme Court, will the Chief Justice and Associate Justice Barnett join the three liberal justices or fold and allow the tsunami to sweep away our democracy
Thank you once again, Jeremi, for reminding us what we once were and what we could be again. It looks like if we want to return to those democratic ideals, we're going to have to fight for it. I don't think that necessarily means throwing our bodies up against the barricades, though we may be heading for that moment. But I think it does mean pushing back at every opportunity against the hatred, the cowardice, the disgusting abandonment of our allies of over 80 years in their moment of greatest need. We don't have to quietly allow our values to be perverted and eroded. That's a battle that's going to take a long time to win, but it's a battle worth fighting. I guess we'll find out what the American people are truly made of.
I really enjoyed this post. As an African American, I grew up with a very different perspective on our country, so it's a meaningful reminder that many people have formed their core beliefs about America from a more optimistic starting point. Even so, like you, I never imagined we would reach this moment. For me, the civil rights movement is what gives me hope—a reminder that even when everything seems to be unraveling, not all is lost. In my view, this is what democracy looks like—an institution we cannot take for granted and must continually fight to uphold.
"Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will"
Looks like our future and the future of the nation is in the hands of two members of the Supreme Court, will the Chief Justice and Associate Justice Barnett join the three liberal justices or fold and allow the tsunami to sweep away our democracy
Thank you once again, Jeremi, for reminding us what we once were and what we could be again. It looks like if we want to return to those democratic ideals, we're going to have to fight for it. I don't think that necessarily means throwing our bodies up against the barricades, though we may be heading for that moment. But I think it does mean pushing back at every opportunity against the hatred, the cowardice, the disgusting abandonment of our allies of over 80 years in their moment of greatest need. We don't have to quietly allow our values to be perverted and eroded. That's a battle that's going to take a long time to win, but it's a battle worth fighting. I guess we'll find out what the American people are truly made of.
Well said, John. I agree 100%.
I really enjoyed this post. As an African American, I grew up with a very different perspective on our country, so it's a meaningful reminder that many people have formed their core beliefs about America from a more optimistic starting point. Even so, like you, I never imagined we would reach this moment. For me, the civil rights movement is what gives me hope—a reminder that even when everything seems to be unraveling, not all is lost. In my view, this is what democracy looks like—an institution we cannot take for granted and must continually fight to uphold.
Spot-on, Daryle. Thank you for your clear and strong voice.