The following are several government systems where the same leader is sustained for prolonged periods of time.
These governments often lack regular, competitive elections or have mechanisms that allow leaders to stay in power for extended periods.
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy / Petitions
FIRE Elon Musk
We did not elect Elon Musk to any office or position of authority for U.S. governance. His donation of approximately $288 million to the 2024 presidential election has embolden him to blatantly pilfer the largest powerhouse and purse in the world – our country’s.
Musk is the richest man in the word but, greed is just that; there’s never enough.
Well, we’ve had enough – FIRE MUSK.
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy
Jan 6 – We Must Not Forget What the Rioters on the U.S. Capitol
Pardoning of the rioters on the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6, 2021 directly after a rally speech from the defeated 45th U.S. President, was issued today.
The following videos are the rally before the riot, a couple of videos of the riot, and the statement to the rioters as it was occurring.
We may need to revisit the parameters of pardoning. (4 videos)
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy
The New Deal and Expanding Federal Power: FDR’s Second Bill of Rights
When Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced the Second Bill of Rights (Bill of Economic Rights) during the challenges of the Great Depression era, this was part of his speech:
“Delivering his State of the Union address during his third term as President, FDR said, ‘People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.'”
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy
Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Project
Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Project.
A unique approach to conceptualizing and measuring democracy with five high-level principles of democracy by collecting data to measure five principles.
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy / Petitions
Defend Trans Freedom
The scapegoating of marginalized communities is one step in the authoritarian playbook.
Let this administration and Congressional body know you do not support the scapegoating of the transgender community and taking away their basic rights.
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy
Why the Economy Benefitted the Middle-Call pre-1980s
[video] Get more insight on how our economic system worked pre 1980s to benefit the middle-class – is this where we are headed, now? (Boston College American History Professor, Heather Cox Richardson. video 10:45 mins.)
Focus 2: Identifying Misinformation / Focus 3: Reforming Democracy
The Rise of AI Influencers
The improving quality of AI is going to make it impossible to differentiate what is real; deep fake will be more convincing than ever. (video)
Focus 3: Reforming Democracy / Petitions
No Kings Act
Petition Signing!!
On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court declared that criminal law doesn’t apply when you are President.
Sign the petition telling Congress to pass a constitutional amendment (No Kings Act) restoring presidential liability – no one is above the law: We elect presidents, NOT kings.