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Communists like my uncle were sent to prison because they fought for democracy

January 15, 2021 By Roberta Wood

Uncle Roy was convicted of “conspiring to teach the advocacy of the overthrow of the U.S. government by force and violence.”

Social media, Trump, and the question of the First Amendment

January 14, 2021 By Al Neal

There is no constitutional right to tweet.

Authoritarianism, anti-abortion politics, misogyny: Trump’s presidency ties them all together

January 14, 2021 By Tim Libretti

The autocratic urge in U.S. society is not a solo endeavor on Trump’s part.

Trump impeached again, but he’s not the only threat to democracy

January 13, 2021 By C.J. Atkins

The president will be out in a week no matter the pace of a Senate trial, but the coup at the Capitol proved the threat of fascism won’t disappear with him.

133,010 steps to take back the Senate

January 12, 2021 By Marcey Lynn Jones

Marcey Lynn Jones was among the many volunteers organized by UNITE HERE to head down to Georgia to help take back the U.S. Senate. She shares her experiences here.