On this day of remembrance, Veteran’s Day, let us not merely intone the clichéd “Thank you for your service,” as if that evens up the debt we owe. Continue Reading …
Today I offer the final installment of Freedom Fridays, a series based on the Dr. Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny: 20 Lessons from the 20th Century.” Continue Reading …
My Freedom Fridays series is ending soon, but this week’s lesson is vital. We must fully grasp the difference between nationalism and patriotism. Continue Reading …
We call upon Hecate today, to guard and support us in this time of deepening darkness. May She protect people, as well as our imperiled democracy. Continue Reading …
This week in Freedom Fridays, we look at what I believe is the most pivotal, climactic tool in the playbook of those who would establish a tyranny. Continue Reading …
This week, we look at trigger words common to tyranny. Because those who insist liberty is the trade-off for safety usually intend to deny you both. Continue Reading …
“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one; and if you repeat it frequently enough people will sooner or later believe it.” Continue Reading …
Reinforcing the mechanics of micro-democracy within an organization, we deepen the normalcy of mutual collaboration, and become stronger for it. Continue Reading …
In Lesson 14, Dr. Timothy Snyder warns that we must protect our private lives. “Tyrants seek the hook on which to hang you. Try not to have hooks.” Continue Reading …
“Power wants your body softening in your chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen.” Join me for Freedom Fridays, Lesson 13, and resist. Continue Reading …
