Our Opus for Unity on Earth Day
In an increasingly divided world there is one thing that we can consistently unite around: our love for our planet.
Tag: President Trump
Expanding the Supreme Court is Authoritarian
Changing the composition of the courts is straight from the authoritarian handbook, and the justification comes from a misunderstanding of history.
It’s Time To Move On
Our political bubbles prime us to see the other side as hypocrites. That doesn’t make it true.
Disagreement is Not Disunion
The inauguration of our new president is almost a week old. There’s one especially striking moment from his speech that can’t and shouldn’t yet slip from our memories.
A Farewell To Political Arms
The basic bargain of democracy is that citizens mutually forswear political violence.
Mapping Public Disagreements about Election Challenges
Disagreements over the integrity of our recent presidential election don’t appear to be going away anytime soon. In such a heated atmosphere, there is remarkably little comprehension (on either side) as to the nuances of their opponents’ actual beliefs. That’s where a map like this might just come in handy.
When Does the Poison of Our National Suspicion Become Lethal?
Early this morning, President Trump stood before the American people on the verge of another astounding upset and accused his opponents of fraud. When will the mounting levels of mutual suspicion and accusation take us past our breaking point as a country?
An Agonizing Choice for Lovers of Liberalism
This election is an agonizing choice for those who value liberalism. President Trump is personally illiberal in his tendencies but his administration has largely been committed to procedural protections and the rule of law. A Biden administration presents the exact mirror image. Either way, liberalism loses.
#NeverTrump; #AlwaysLiberalism
Trump is not as bad as his critics would have you believe, but he remains the antithesis of the American liberal ideal. We should use this chance to repudiate him.
Would the Left Accept Four More Years?
President Trump’s comments have been rightly scrutinized for their potential impact on America’s post-election environment. Far less attention has gone to certain themes of progressive commentary, which in combination arguably heightens the volatility of our post-election atmosphere.
Latter-day Saints for Trump
Kim Coleman of Latter-day Saints for Trump explains why they have chosen to support Donald Trump’s candidacy for President. They argue his immigration, economic, and foreign policies make him the best choice for President.
Mapping Public Disagreements about Covid-19 Response
However nice it would be to feel unified in our response to COVID-19, there are many ongoing differences in perspective between thoughtful, good-hearted people. Could it help to map out fairly what those disagreements are?
