After placing the Washington Metropolitan Police Department under federal control last Monday, President Trump announced on August 13 that the DC National Guard would be undertaking around-the-clock patrols and setting up vehicle checkpoints, an unprecedented show of federal law enforcement force in our capital city.
Defending Democracy Through Stories
Our democracy is built on laws, institutions, and norms, but also on our stories. Stories are how we remember our history, how we find empathy and compassion for our neighbors, and where we can find inspiration to keep fighting for what’s right. Use this week’s workouts to help protect the stories of our past, elevate others’ voices, and share your own experiences to advocate for a better future..
Dismantling the Pillars of Authoritarianism
With the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” increasing funding for Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) to levels higher than those of most countries’ entire armed forces, Americans are beginning to understand that we must begin learning the lessons of countering authoritarianism before it is too late. This week, we’re exploring the theory and the practice of dismantling the “pillars” propping up power in the United States.