Category Archives: democracy

Bernie Explains the Tragedy Of GOP/MAGA Policies

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Arlen Grossman
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NYTimes: How To Fight Back

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have done more damage to American democracy than anything else since the demise of Reconstruction. Mr. Trump is attempting to create a presidency unconstrained by Congress or the courts, in which … Continue reading →

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The Danger From Elon Musk

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The richest man in the world keeps moving toward authoritarianism. The dangers he poses to democracy are growing, and he must be restrained.  By Robert Reich/ RobertReich@substack.com/ May 7, 2025 Friends, Some people would like to believe that Elon Musk … Continue reading →

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How Can Trump Be Curtailed?

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

President Trump continues tearing down the federal government and American democracy, doing worse things every day. On today’s Hatitics Youtube video podcast host Hal Ginsberg and I discuss what can be done to halt the continuing damage from Trump and … Continue reading →

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100 Days and 100+ Nightmares

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

More of the country is understanding that Donald Trump doesn’t know what he is doing and is making a mess of democracy and our government. The most recent polls are showing the increasing disapproval of his job. That is why … Continue reading →

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Who Cares About Our Planet’s Health?

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Yesterday was a tough day for the current administration: A bizarre, angry Easter message from the president, another Signal-gate chat scandal from Sec of Defense Hegseth, Trump wants Federal Reserve chairman Powell to disappear, and a rough day on Wall … Continue reading →

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The Wealthy vs. The Rest Of Us

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

“To be fabulously wealthy today means not having to come across anyone who isn’t. It therefore means having not a clue about how average working people live or what they worry about it.  The billionaire class doesn’t care if producers … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: What We Must Do Now

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich/ RobertReich.substack.com/ April 18, 2025 Robert Reich: If you don’t like living in a dysfunctional fascist dictatorship serious action is needed. It’s time for a national civic uprising. A general strike? Perhaps. (TBPR Editor) Friends, If the Trump … Continue reading →

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Moving From Democracy to Dictatorship

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Robert Reich sees democracy on the line this week. How far will Trump go to nail down a full-on Fascist dictatorship? If he openly defies the Supreme Court to stop Kilmore Abrego Garcia from returning to the U.S.from El Salvador, … Continue reading →

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The two tipping points for when we officially become a dictatorship could occur this week

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

by Robert Reich/ RobertReich.substack.com/ April 14, 2025 Friends, I wouldn’t intrude on your day for a second time if this weren’t deadly serious. The Trump regime is on the cusp of a showdown with the Supreme Court. Depending on what … Continue reading →

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