PinnedA 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 been following a playbook used by authoritarian leaders to take over democracies around the globe. They have conspired to take over the Republican Party in the U.S. and…Democracy3 min readDemocracy3 min read
Jun 2What 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 Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. We see it in the efforts of many states to restrict voting rights, to ban books…Democracy2 min readDemocracy2 min read
Jan 25It 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 free, fair and well verified presidential election from being implemented. Our long and unbroken tradition of the peaceful transfer of power was indeed broken. We saw…Democracy3 min readDemocracy3 min read
Dec 5, 2022Why Are Republicans Using Authoritarian Practices?Why Are Republicans Using Authoritarian Practices? The simple answer is that, of the options they believe are available, authoritarianism has the most promise for keeping Republicans in power. The Democrats are on the morally correct side of the issues that need the most attention: environment, gun violence, immigration, racial justice…Authoritarianism4 min readAuthoritarianism4 min read
Nov 22, 2022Two 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 interruptions to voting around the country and no loud cries of voter fraud. However, 70% of the people in this country believe our democracy is broken, and they…2 min read2 min read
Jan 22, 2022On allthe good the “60 vote threshold” has done1.1K14LessigRight on target Lessig.Right on target Lessig. Their arguments make no logical sense. The only thing that makes sense to me is that McConnell controls them. Here's my read: https://fredvandeu.medium.com/are-senators-manchin-and-sinema-in-mitch-mcconnells-pocket-you-be-the-judge-2f4dc188d7ca1 min read1 min read
Jan 17, 2022Are 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 promised not to change the filibuster rules. After several days of wrangling, on Monday, January 24, 2021 Senator Joe Manchin and Senator Krysten Sinema each stated publically that…Filibusters2 min readFilibusters2 min read
Jan 2, 2022Our old management systems do one thing, which is measure and monitor profit. That’s a solved problem. Today’s is about how much of a negative impact we have on nature, balanced against how much of a positive impact we have on every human life. That ratio alone will define the survival of our civilization. But it will also define the institut…This is How We Fix the Future2.3K48umair haqueI really like your thoughts on this measurement system.I really like your thoughts on this measurement system. Each of us can evaluate the work we do and the jobs we accept. Is the work I do helpful to others, to the planet? Does it sustain me and meet my needs? If the answer is no or not as…1 min read1 min read
Dec 18, 2021The Conspiracy to Overthrow American Democracy1.98K26umair haqueSometimes you exaggerate Umair, but this time you are exactly on target.Sometimes you exaggerate Umair, but this time you are exactly on target. You can see it in the voter suppression laws that Republican state governments are passing that also make it easier to overturn an election. You can see it in the fact that the Republicans are not even willing…1 min read1 min read
Sep 8, 2021It’s Time to Fix the SenateFor the last ten years or more we have had to endure a seriously dysfunctional Senate where bills supported by the majority of Americans have been turned away without even a vote. All it takes is for one senator to say he plans to filibuster a bill, and then it…Democracy2 min readDemocracy2 min read
