PinnedFred Van DeusenWe Need to Speak Out for DemocracyOur democracy is in danger, and our country is at a crossroads. It is critical that we who care about our basic freedoms and way of life…4 min read·Nov 21, 2023--3--3
PinnedFred Van DeusenA Real and Very Dangerous ConspiracyThe MAGA faction, led by Donald Trump and his associates Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, Roger Stone, Paul Manafort, and many others, has…3 min read·Oct 14, 2022--1--1
Fred Van DeusenThe MAGAs Are Coming!On April 19, 1775, the original Patriots’ Day, the citizens of Lexington, Concord, and surrounding towns came together to defend their…3 min read·Apr 13, 2024--1--1
Fred Van DeusenWhat is a Democracy Festival and Why is it Needed?There is no question that democracy is under attack In America and in countries around the world. We see it in Ukraine. We saw it in the…2 min read·Jun 2, 2023----
Fred Van DeusenIt Is Time for Democracy to Strike BackWe watched in horror on January 6, 2021, as right wing extremist groups attacked the Capitol Building trying to prevent the results of a…3 min read·Jan 25, 2023----
Fred Van DeusenWhy Are Republicans Using Authoritarian Practices?Why Are Republicans Using Authoritarian Practices?4 min read·Dec 5, 2022--1--1
Fred Van DeusenTwo Takeaways from the Recent Midterm Elections that Every American Should UnderstandThe very good news from the recent midterm elections is that our democracy survived to fight another day. There were no significant…2 min read·Nov 22, 2022----
Fred Van DeusenAre Senators Manchin and Sinema in Mitch McConnell’s Pocket? You Be the Judge.In January, 2021, Senator Mitch McConnell threatened to use the filibuster to prevent the start of the 117th Congress unless the Democrats…2 min read·Jan 17, 2022----