Tag Archives: Fighting fascism

More Maddow, Please

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Trish Nelson

As you know, Rachel Maddow was on a self-chosen one night a week schedule on MSNBC for some time and her replacement was Alex Wagner the other four nights. After Donald Trump won the election, she helped out the network … Continue reading →

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Are We Fired Up, Ready To Fight?

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker gave a time-to-get-serious speech to Democrats in New Hampshire on Sunday.  Here are some highlights, then you can watch the full speech below. “Stop wondering if you can trust the nuclear codes to people who don’t … Continue reading →

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A Crucial Question For Our Democracy

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #5 of twenty. Check here for a lesson every Monday or you can find them on YouTube.  They are all short videos, no ads. This is 9:48. “Professional groups are a … Continue reading →

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What If Today’s Symbols Mean Tomorrow’s Reality

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Trish Nelson

From the On Tyranny series by Timothy Snyder, lesson #4 of twenty. “The symbols of today enable the reality of tomorrow. Notice the swastikas and the other signs of hate. Do not look away. And do not get used to … Continue reading →

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President Biden Remarks On The 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Trish Nelson

“The brave service members who fought on D-Day represent the Greatest Generation in our history. Together, they stood to oppose the forces of fascism, volunteered to lay down their lives for our liberty, and answered freedom’s call at its hour … Continue reading →

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