Tag: democracy
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Words in the Wind
← Back to Democratic Backsliding & Authoritarian Drift Actions have always spoken louder than words. It’s one of those truths so fundamental it barely needs repeating, yet it feels newly relevant in a political era built on the opposite premise. Promises mean nothing unless they’re matched by deeds that prove them real. Assertions fall into…
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The Constitution Comes First — Not Trump
← Back to Community Engagement I’ve been listening closely to the elevated rhetoric surrounding the recent video recorded by Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D‑MI), former CIA officer; Sen. Mark Kelly (D‑AZ), former Navy captain and astronaut; Rep. Jason Crow (D‑CO), former Army Ranger; Rep. Chris Deluzio (D‑PA), Navy veteran; Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D‑NH), national security lawyer;…
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The Broken Contract: How Government Abandoned Its People
← Back to Essays & Commentary Our government isn’t an ornament of power, or a stage for political theater. It is a contract, forged between the American people and their leaders, built on the promise of protection and the pursuit of a better life. We consent to be governed not out of love for authority,…
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We the People: Our Rights Are Not Theirs to Take
← Back to Community Engagement The Constitution is not a gift from government. It’s a declaration of our authority. It is a compact among the American people, drafted by our Founders and ratified by representatives chosen to reflect our will. Local, state and federal governments were created by us; not to rule over us, but…