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🏛 The Horizons Project has been focusing on how various Pillars of Support, notably faith-based organizations, businesses, unions & professional associations, and veterans/military groups, have contributed to authoritarian systems and how they have supported pro-democracy movements in the US and globally. Check out this short video on what pillars of support are, why they matter, and what it means to both engage and pressure key pillars as part of pro-democracy organizing. 📣 This week we released 25 "caselets" together with the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University exploring the specific tactics and strategies these sectoral Pillars have employed throughout history and around the world to support a pro-democracy agenda. 👀 Check out the link to these caselets in the comments.

This theoretical frame has been enormously helpful to me in understanding how authoritarianism works. Check out the video!

Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, Galveston, Texas, held a momentous celebration of freedom. Despite the Civil War's conclusion on April 9, 1865, slavery persisted in various states, with Texas being the final Confederate state to abolish the practice. The 135th US Colored Troops, which included my great-grandfather, played a pivotal role in paving the way for General Sherman's journey to Texas. For more information, see my blog on Diggingdeepcoach.com #Juneteenth #usct

Mass Conscription: What Does It Mean for Society? When we hear the term mass conscription, it often brings to mind large-scale national crises. Recently, #Russia ordered mass conscription, a move that has sparked debate on the impact of such actions on citizens and society. Mass conscription refers to the mandatory enlistment of civilians into the military, and unlike voluntary recruitment, it gives no choice—when the government calls, you serve. Historically, this strategy was used in World War I and II, with millions of people being drafted to serve in times of war. For nations like Russia, this decision can reshape society in profound ways, pulling individuals from families, careers, and communities into military service. Proponents argue that it's necessary in times of national defense, but critics point out the long-term psychological, social, and economic costs on those conscripted and their loved ones. As the global landscape shifts, it’s worth asking: does mass conscription still have a place in modern society, or should we rely on professional volunteer armies? What are your thoughts on Russia’s decision, and is mass conscription ever justifiable in today’s world? #History #Conscription #Military #Russia #Society #NationalService #Geopolitics #Defense

"𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" In a significant development, the parliamentary committee has advocated for equitable benefits for our brave Agniveers, aligning them with the privileges accorded to regular military personnel. Recognizing the inadequacy of existing provisions, the committee emphasized the extension of benefits to the families of Agniveers who make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Under the proposed scheme, families of Agniveers slain in action will now receive the same benefits as those provided to the next of kin of regular soldiers, including pension rights. Additionally, the committee has recommended augmenting the ex-gratia amount for families of soldiers who perish in the line of duty. This move underscores a commitment to honor and support our valiant defenders and their families. #agniveers #military #honoringservice #nationalsecurity #positivenews

“Our ultimate goal is to help the dreamers, but get a path to citizenship for all 11 million or however many undocumented there are here.” - Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer Your tax dollars are being used to entice illegal entry into our country from all over the world, while we have Veterans and other American citizens in trouble, then the Democrat Party wants to reward this even more and make them citizens? I wonder why that is? Any ideas? Bueller? If this Democrat Party stays in the WH beyond Jan. 2025, you’re going to experience what living in a former first world country is like very quickly, right here. We’re currently on a dangerous trajectory that leads to losing our reserve currency status. If this occurs the inflation we’ve experienced during Biden Harris will be nothing. When people can’t buy wonder bread for less than $10 a bag, people will give in to social programs more and more. This will create a socialist state at first and eventually communist one to control the discontent. It’s coming and your choice is very important November 5th. This is not just another election. This is it. 🇺🇸 As always please consider sharing for exposure and share your thoughts, for others consideration. We need to have a serious conversation both here and in the living room and kitchen with our families. We all have family members doing everything they can to ignore what’s going on, you need to speak with them and show them things like this. People don’t realize what the left is doing because they’re not paying attention. No service member that ever died for us, did so protecting a socialist or communist state in decline. They paid the ultimate price for freedom. #breakingnews #news #trending #trendingnews #military #army #navy #marines #coastguard #airforce #nationalguard #airnationalguard #armyreserve #navyreserve #airforcereserve #coastguardreserve #merchantmarine #veterans #freedom #usa #thisweek #thoughts #dnc #rnc #democrat #republican

CHUCK SCHUMER AND THE DEMOCRATS WORLD!!! - 🌎 This is what happens when you allow Marxist socialism to take root. The so-called "democratic" system they claim to uphold is nothing more than a façade for power and control, draped in lies that promise a better life for the middle class. Open borders, no matter the devastating cost to those they supposedly represent. The truth behind their policies is exposed, and as the American voter begins to understand, they respond by flooding the country with anyone willing to keep them in power. PERIOD. The Democratic Party’s leadership and policy promote all this, and even worse, are aiding and abetting it. This isn’t a new tactic. It’s about destroying American values at ALL COSTS, even if it means tearing apart the lives of legal, law-abiding Americans. The recent event paints a horrific picture: an illegal alien approached Officer Burke's vehicle, recording with his phone, muttered a few words, and then executed the officer in cold blood. As the head of the Police Union put it, "It’s now a war zone, and the days of trivial 911 calls are gone." This November, the stakes couldn't be higher. The decisions we make at the ballot box will either restore American values or lead us further into chaos. VOTE DIFFERENTLY THIS NOVEMBER OR WE ALL WILL SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES! Our nation's future, safety, and values depend on it.

The idea that illegal immigrants need a "pathway to citizenship" often overlooks an existing route: legal immigration. The U.S. already provides multiple avenues for individuals to immigrate lawfully, including family sponsorship, employment-based visas, and asylum processes. For those who wish to become American citizens, the legal immigration system is the proper channel. The real issue lies not in the lack of a pathway but in the lack of political will to enforce existing immigration laws. Instead of focusing on creating new pathways, enforcing current laws would address illegal immigration more effectively. However, political debates often sidestep enforcement, driven by varying ideological agendas, which complicates the process. This has resulted in a complex system that allows illegal immigration to persist, while lawful immigrants face lengthy backlogs and bureaucracy. Ultimately, the immigration system itself isn't broken; what's missing is the commitment to uphold and execute the laws already in place. If the system was enforced as intended, it would maintain fairness for those who respect the rules and deter illegal immigration, ensuring that those who enter and remain in the country do so legally.

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If this moves you, even in the slightest, we’re somewhat alike! We all need to get involved and stay involved in local and state politics. Whose on and running for your local school board? What about town council and Mayor? If you don’t like their agenda or even lack thereof it’s not up to others to find a suitable person to run, rather it’s up to YOU. Imagine for a moment how you, another family member, neighbor, friend or coworker would do on the school board, town council, Mayor or city Ben serve as a local state representative? Remember, you don’t need political experience to run for a political position, in fact we have way TOO MUCH political experience in political positions. Do we agree?! If you plan on getting involved and helping your local and state situation between now and our national election in November, please share and always motivate others to get involved, as you lead the way! Do you know who your county Republican Chairman is? Find out and call them! Ask them where they need help and how you can help! On local office primary election day for local Republican offices here in New Hampshire, I’ll be standing outside with signs of those I feel are the most conservative with the best agenda for success. I’ll be doing the same in November, when we vote for all offices, including President! Do you know how you’re helping yet?! ANY amount of time is better than nothing! Let’s go!! #election2024 #republicans #libertarians #conservatives #constitution #usa #freedom #trump #trump2024 #america #gop #military #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard #vet #vets #veterans