Democracy Under Siege
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Documentary by Laura Nix with Ann Telnaes - with a razor sharp critique of political hypocrisy from top American political commentators Heather Cox Richardson, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Elie Mystal + more! www.kinema.com/films/democracy-under-siege-m7wjh9
Political cartoons can make us laugh or make us uncomfortable, but that's the point. In a timely conversation on why satire and political cartoons matter to democracy, Kettering Foundation Global Fellow, journalist, and political cartoonist Patrick Gathara explores how humor challenges power.
On Harvard Ash Center’s Terms of Engagement, Jen Domagal-Goldman and constitutional rights attorney Yael Bromberg discuss student voting rights, civic participation, and the growing fight over the student vote. ash.harvard.edu/resources/te...
Terms of Engagement - The Fight for the Student Vote: Campus Democracy Under Pressure – Ash Center
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Thank you to True North Action Alliance for including Democracy Under Siege in the Good Trouble Film Series. We’re especially grateful to the Boston Public Library, our panelists and co-sponsors, and everyone who came out to watch, listen, and be part of the conversation. ❤️
I’ll take back the country I love. I’ll check my registration. I’ll help someone check theirs & …we’ll vote @anntelnaes.bsky.social (Archives 2018)
Democracy Under Siege@democracydoc.bsky.social · 3w agoIt's National Voter Registration Day! Reach out to three friends and make sure they are registered and ready to vote. Our democracy depends on it! www.vote.org @hcrichardson.bsky.social @elienyc.bsky.social @profmmurray.bsky.social
It's National Voter Registration Day! Reach out to three friends and make sure they are registered and ready to vote. Our democracy depends on it! www.vote.org @hcrichardson.bsky.social @elienyc.bsky.social @profmmurray.bsky.social
Today is National Voter Registration Day — and we're less than 50 days from the midterms. The best time to check that your voter registration is up to date is right now. And remind your friends and family to do the same. This is absolutely vital. ⬇️ https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/
National Voter Registration Day
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President Donald Trump’s latest effort to steal the midterms has played out in plain view. But on Monday evening, the court refused to okay the scheme.
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s mail ballot scheme
The decision prevents massive disenfranchisement and chaos in November.
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Who gets to participate in democracy? New Hampshire’s new voting rules no longer allow high school and college student IDs as voter ID, prompting voting rights advocates to push back in court.
Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction
New voting rules in New Hampshire are changing how students and residents prove their identity. The Coalition for Open Democracy has filed a lawsuit to keep high school and college IDs valid for votin...
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“Single leaders cannot kill a democracy on their own. Single leaders, no matter how popular they may be, need accomplices. And those accomplices almost always come from among mainstream politicians.” @stevelevitsky.bsky.social argues that democratic erosion is an elite choice.
As Congress debates the future of Medicare and Medicaid, Senator Andy Kim draws on historical perspective and firsthand experience defending these programs, from Truman’s Fair Deal to the landmark 1965 legislation that transformed health care for millions, and why they remain worth protecting today.
250 to 250@250to250.bsky.social · 2mo agoSenator Andy Kim is an American politician and former diplomat from New Jersey, working as a key defender against Medicare and Medicaid cuts and privatization. Senator Kim traces the road to Medicare and Medicaid, from Truman's Fair Deal to Lyndon Johnson's expansive 1965 signing. #WeAreAmerica250
This Thursday, August 6, at 7:00 PM PT, the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles will be hosting a free online screening of "Democracy Under Siege," followed by a Q&A with Director @lauranix.bsky.social! Visit the link below or scan the QR code to get your tickets!
In DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE, Harvard political scientist Steven Levitsky explores what happens when political power and majority rule diverge and what that means for American democracy.
Join us on Thursday, July 30, at 7:00 PM ET for a special free virtual screening of Democracy Under Siege, followed by a live panel discussion featuring @mariamcfarlandsm.bsky.social, Steven Levitsky, moderated by @ericumansky.bsky.social.
Fannie Lou Hamer turned personal courage into national change. By standing up for the right to vote, she helped reshape American democracy and inspired countless others to do the same. Her legacy continues to call us toward a more just and inclusive future. #WeAreAmerica250 #America250
250 to 250@250to250.bsky.social · 4mo agoMonica Land is a journalist, producer, and niece of civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer. Land remembers the inspiring life of the Mississippi voting rights activist who asked “Is this America?” #WeAreAmerica250
In episode 68 of The Context, @profmmurray.bsky.social discusses democratic decline, the courts, and why our biggest challenges may have less to do with the Constitution itself and more to do with the recent abdication of Congressional power. kettering.org/thecontext/?...
The Context Podcast
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On this episode of The Brian Lehrer Show, @elienyc.bsky.social discusses why universities matter, what's at stake as higher education faces growing political pressure, and why these attacks have consequences far beyond campus. wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Brian Lehrer Weekend: Elie Mystal Assesses the Supreme Court Term; Are We in a 'Postliterate' Age?; Wild NYC: Insects | WNYC
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.
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The path from Thurgood Marshall to Governor Wes Moore is a story about expanding opportunity in America. Marshall's fight for equal justice helped open doors for future generations of leaders. Moore reflects on that legacy and what it means to carry it forward today. #WeAreAmerica250 #America250
250 to 250@250to250.bsky.social · 3mo agoGovernor Wes Moore is a combat veteran, bestselling author, former nonprofit CEO, and is Maryland's first Black governor. Moore celebrates Thurgood Marshall, the legendary civil rights lawyer who won Brown v. Board of Education and became the first Black Supreme Court Justice. #WeAreAmerica250
“No matter what you think about TPS, it is flatly unconstitutional for the US government to make its decisions based on racial animus. Or at least it was unconstitutional until Trump took office.” - Elie Mystal
Thank you to everyone who screened Democracy Under Siege this holiday weekend. We'd love to continue bringing these conversations to communities across the country. If the film moved you, help us keep the conversation going by spreading the word and organizing a screening in your community.
Today is the LAST day to watch Democracy Under Siege for free. We’re raising $15,000 through Women Make Movies to support free screenings in libraries, schools, houses of worship, and community spaces nationwide.
Today marks 250 years of American independence—a moment of both celebration and reflection on our history and present. We honor those who’ve expanded democracy: immigrants, women, Black communities, labor organizers, queer communities, faith leaders, and everyday people.
As struggles over voting rights, free speech, and democracy continue, we hope Democracy Under Siege sparks reflection and action. Stream it free July 3–5. Help us bring free screenings to libraries, schools, houses of worship, and community spaces nationwide by donating today.
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Do you have plans this weekend? SAVE THE DATES! July 3rd-5th, you can stream Democracy Under Siege for free! Stay tuned for more details!
The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in Mullin v. Doe, ending TPS protections for more than 350,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants. In the “land of the free,” the ruling signals a continued shift toward stronger executive control over immigration policy and less judicial oversight of humanitarian protections.
Looking forward to our screening + fantastic conversation with Ann Telnaes, Seth Stern of the Freedom of the Press Foundation, Milo Vassallo, and Laura Nix! @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social @anntelnaes.bsky.social @freedom.press @lauranix.bsky.social FREE Thurs @ 7PM! kinema.com/events/Democ...
Honoring the ongoing fight for Black voting power this Juneteenth with 🔥 Elie Mystal @elienyc.bsky.social on the crucial impact of the Voting Rights Act. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Fop...
DEMOCRACY UNDER SIEGE Clip: Elie Mystal on the Voting Rights Act working
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ElieNYC@elienyc.bsky.social · 5mo agoDemocratic attempts to re-gerrymander their states to offset losses in the South are proper and necessary. But they can’t stem the destruction of black political power. Here’s my latest @thenation.com newsletter:
