Time to address the elephant in the room, because change is here, whether some want it or not. As Barbara F. Walter highlighted in her TED Talk, "The people who tend to start civil wars, especially ethnically-based civil wars, are the groups that had once been politically dominant but are in decline." This insight strikes a deep chord when we look at the current landscape of the U.S. In the U.S., the rise of militias, primarily driven by white men who see America's changing identity as a direct threat to their status, is alarming. These were the same individuals who marched on the Capitol on January 6. Their tactics to preserve dominance are insidious and multifaceted, in attempts to manipulate the system using institutions like the Supreme Court to do their dirty work by: ** Taking Away Reproductive Rights: The assault on women's reproductive rights is a blatant effort to control and subjugate women. ** Attempting To Make Interracial Marriages: There are even attempts to roll back progress by challenging the legality of interracial marriages. ** Installing Minority Puppet Leaders: Installing minority leaders who will act as pawns to keep their communities in check is another insidious tactic. So, why is this happening now? As Walter puts it, "It's happening now because of demographic change." The shifting demographics of the country are seen as a threat by those who once held unchallenged power. To address this potential slide into anocracy, Walter suggests, "We have to improve the rule of law. We have to ensure equal access to every citizen to the vote. We have to reduce corruption and we have to improve the quality of government services." However, reforming a government is a monumental task. It takes time and often seems impossible. This is exactly where the U.S finds itself today, almost paralyzed. Change is coming, and while it may be met with resistance, it is ultimately for the betterment of all. I see this as a pivotal moment. What are your thoughts? WHAT IS AN ANOCRACY GOVERNMENT? Anocracy, or semi-democracy, is a form of government that is loosely defined as part democracy and part dictatorship, or as a "regime that mixes democratic with autocratic features." https://lnkd.in/eMAw46P6
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NEW: Accountable.US and the Center for American Progress conducted a poll confirming that Americans see Project 2025 exactly for what it is — an extreme plan to: 👉 Consolidate power in the presidency like in other authoritarian governments 👉 Gut checks and balances to give extremists more control over everyday Americans’ lives 👉 Take away our personal freedoms It’s no surprise that conservatives keep trying to distance themselves from Project 2025. The far-right agenda is deeply unpopular with everyday Americans, who clearly don’t support this outrageous power grab by extremists, big corporations, and special interests allies. We can’t let these powerful interests take total control over our lives, our rights, and our freedoms. Read about our new polling in this summary memo — https://lnkd.in/eKigHfYp — and learn more about Accountable.US’s work to expose who’s behind Project 2025 at ExposeProject2025.org.
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"Who's on top?" is a political issue. The SUPREME COURT, CONSTITUTIONALLY, LEAVES POLITICS TO THE LEGISLATIVE AND THE EXECUTIVE branches. But not this, our own Supreme Court. That majority's views--all the majority Justices are or were Christian Fundamentalists--track exactly, like a carbon copy, the agenda of the farthest-right Fundamentalists and Evangelicals. Three of these were named by Trump to please those voters. Alito on abortion rights, Thomas on guns (and vice versa) complete the five-person majority, with the ambitious Chief Justice sometimes being the sixth vote for the right-wing and sometimes not--he saved Obamacare more than once. What follows is to look at how a majority can become tyrannical and politically popular among extreme and extremist groups. Read de Tocqueville's classic, "Democracy in America" (1835 and 1840) in which he predicts the likelihood of majorities commanding minorities, regardless of what kind. Americans today, but especially minorities and women, are under the tyranny of the Supreme Court majority. #TripartiteGovt #LackofEthics #OathofOffice
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STATEMENT OF CONDEMNATION! Violence for political gain or any other reason is unequivocally condemned by Voices of Muslims. Nonviolence is an important part of our faith and values, and we must practice and promote it everywhere in the world. Despite political differences, violence has no place in our society and should be absent from all forms of discourse. We must prioritize inclusiveness, diversity, and unity to build a stronger United States, the country we all love. The prompt response by law enforcement to protect the former president, Donald Trump, is commendable. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family, and we wish him a quick recovery. Together, through our collective activism and engagement, we will strive to create a future where justice and equality prevail for all. United We Stand, United We Rise! #VoicesOfMuslims #VOMS2024 #SolidarityStatement #UnitedWeStand #UnitedWeRise #HumanityFirst #ProJustice #Democracy #Nonviolence #DonaldTrump #UnitedStates #President
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As we enter 2024, the complex political landscape in the United States, marked by division and a struggling Congress, presents unique challenges and opportunities for Christian engagement in public policy.
ERLC: Top issues for Christians to watch in 2024 - The Baptist Paper
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Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and dedication echo through the halls of history, a constant reminder of the price paid for the liberties we hold dear. Let their memory inspire us to be better citizens, cherish the peace they fought for, and never take our blessings for granted. #MemorialDay #memorialdayweekend #MemorialDay2024 #explorepage #memorialweekend
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Sounding the Alarm ‼️ There will not be another time to Fight Against the Takeover ‼️ The Republican GOP PROJECT 2025 government take over plan in the 2024 Presidential Election to include four Pillars “Mandate, Recruitment Project, Presidential Training Academy, and the Playbook.” https://lnkd.in/eyjy9VQz Project 2025 envisions widespread changes across the government, particularly economic and social policies and the role of the federal government and its agencies. The plan proposes slashing funding for the Department of Justice (DOJ), dismantling the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), sharply reducing environmental and climate change regulations to favor fossil fuel production, eliminating the Department of Commerce, and ending the independence of federal agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Project 2025 recommends abolishing the Department of Education, whose programs would be either transferred to other agencies, or terminated. Cutting funding for climate research while the National Institutes of Health (NIH) would be reformed along conservative principles. The Project urges government to explicitly reject abortion as health care and eliminate the Affordable Care Act coverage of emergency contraception. The Project seeks to infuse the government with elements of Christianity. Project 2025 proposes criminalizing pornography, removing protections against discrimination based on sexual or gender identity, and terminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, as well as affirmative action. The Project advises the future president to immediately deploy the military for domestic law enforcement and direct the DOJ to pursue Donald Trump's adversaries by invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807. Policy - to build a total authoritarian dictatorship, to gut governmental bodies (administrative Agencies) which governs federal and state level government, FDA, EPA, CDC, DOH, FBI, etc! Placing all national power to the President under the control of the elite! Outlawing China media control technology, Pornography, Same sex marriage and LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 Outlawing and removal of Books that speaks of anything that doesn’t follow and include National Christianity Tracking government position application databases - To select individuals that will follow the 2025 Project appointed by the President Training - To prepare candidates to serve under the new administration Project 2025 critics described it as an authoritarian Christian nationalist movement and a path for the United States to become an autocracy. Several experts in law have indicated that it would undermine the rule of law and the separation of powers. Some conservatives and Republicans criticized the plan, for example in the contexts of centralizing power, climate change, and foreign trade.
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Happy Juneteenth! Today, as we commemorate Juneteenth, symbolizing freedom for enslaved African Americans, it's crucial to reflect on our progress and the challenges ahead in achieving true equality. PBS NewsHour today highlighted a profound aspect of American history deeply resonant with Juneteenth. The story revealed the promise of "40 acres and a mule" granted to formerly enslaved individuals for a fresh start. However, many were forcibly removed from their land, robbing them of potential generational wealth worth millions today. This underscores enduring struggles and systemic injustices faced by Black communities. It's a poignant reminder of economic disparities persisting over generations, hindering wealth-building and economic security. As we honor Juneteenth, we celebrate the resilience of those who fought for freedom. Let's recommit to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equity in all facets of our society. Through education, advocacy, and action, we can continue toward a more just future for all. Watch the PBS News Hour segment for a deeper understanding of this crucial history. Celebrate Juneteenth with reflection, education, and progress toward a society where everyone can thrive. #Juneteenth #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity #SocialJustice #Community
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Four-score-and-eleven years ago, under Nazi control, the Reichstag passed a new law which made it a crime to speak out against the new government or criticize its leaders. The Malicious Practices Act, law made even the smallest expression of dissent a crime. Those who were accused of “gossiping” or “making fun” of government officials could be arrested and sent to prison or a concentration camp. Then on March 24, 1933, the Reichstag passed the Enabling Act by a vote of 141 to 94. It “enabled” the chancellor of Germany to punish anyone he considered an “enemy of the state.” The act allowed “laws passed by the government” to override the constitution. https://lnkd.in/eXd8dMki. Beware of #Project2025! Kjell Kristian Dørum Richard Faint Bill Tipton #democracymatters #historymatters #factsmatter #truthmatters #charactermatters #valuesmatter #history #totalitarian #autocracy #despotism #tyranny #freedommatters #societyandculture #democracy #fascism #freedomofexpression #freedomofreligion #theocracy #USpolitics #politicalnews #separationofchurchandstate #USConstitution https://lnkd.in/eUtEx6x6
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The writing has long been on the wall. As elections around the world seem to bring out the reality of upending regression, this is a call for action and mobilization: « Logo, silo and ego come before systemic change. This has to change…There is so much talk about systemic change, but so little action to bring it about.’ » No more grandstanding and useless talk people, it’s time to organize and act! Must read article by Barry Knight . Excerpt : ‘There is a failure of imagination and of strategies of progressives – we are losing ground rapidly because we are not joined up, organizing, able to work together and because funding is still not conducive to the kind of strategic and tactical organizing needed.’ ‘Philanthropy still operates as if we are at the end of history when it seemed that the rise of democracy was the only game in town, economic development would deliver ever growing prosperity, and citizens would play active roles in bringing about a good society.’ ‘Right now, there is too little trust, reactions are too slow and disjointed and there is no long-term plan. Logo, silo and ego come before systemic change. This has to change. We believe it’s important for us to come together to talk all this through in a safe, inclusive, but challenging space, sharing thinking and most importantly learning and understanding.’ ‘There is so much talk about systemic change, but so little action to bring it about.’ #danger #threat #regression #hate #fear #politics #changecannotwait #actnow #nomoretalk #philanthrophy #civilsociety #future #uncertainty #leadershipmattersmorethanever
On a day when France goes to the polls, I post a warning about the fascist threats to civil society. Progressive funders have been sleepwalking to disaster for many hears. Time to wake up. https://lnkd.in/eUD4JupR
‘This has to be a wake-up call’: Final warning for philanthropy and civil society - Alliance magazine
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