Tag Archives: #savedemocracy

What Is The Way Back From Concentration Camps To Democracy?

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Andrea Pitzer is the author of One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps, Icebound: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World, and The Secret History of Vladimir Nabokov. Times being what they are, lately when I read I … Continue reading →

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Marc Elias Sounds The Alarm On Republican Attack On Free And Fair Elections

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Trish Nelson

There are going to be elections in 2026.  The question is how free and fair? Marc Elias says Democrats MUST fight back against Republican plans to super-gerrymander states. We cannot leave tools on the table in this fight to save … Continue reading →

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The Definitive Conversation About The 3.5% Rule

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Pod Save America is one of the most popular political podcasts in the U.S. with over 20 million monthly listeners.  It is hosted by former Obama aides. Jon Favreau is host of the podcast being highlighted today. Most know him … Continue reading →

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Meet The Iowa Democrat Challenging Senator Joni Ernst

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Trish Nelson

In case you missed it, Nathan Sage was interviewed on The Weekend Show with Jonathan Capehart in April. Watch the video then click here to volunteer or donate to his campaign to defeat Joni Ernst.  

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Grassley At Town Hall: Trump Is “Not Above The Law”

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Trish Nelson

You’ve probably seen several so-called “highlight” videos of what happened at Senator Grassley’s Hampton town hall last Friday including these I posted here.  The internet likes short videos, reels and memes.  This is part of the problem of getting our … Continue reading →

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Showing Up For Democracy Every Day

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Follow Simon Rosenberg one of the great leaders of the #resistance 2.0. A transcript to this video with resource links is here.  Hopiumchronicles.com. Follow on Substack – paid subscribers get to participate and ask questions on Zoom calls. Also follow … Continue reading →

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Defending Democracy Without Fear

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Substack is no replacement for newspapers but it is a place to find good writing and good people fighting for democracy. It’s free or you can choose to be a paid subscriber to whoever you like. And it’s nice that … Continue reading →

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