WYM ModPaul Krugman asks: what if aliens attacked tomorrow? Paul’s “When Extraterrestrials Attacked the… ” uses a sci‑fi frame to probe how democracies can still mobilize fast—without fearmongering or losing rights. https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/when-extraterrestrials-attacked-the #Politics #Democracy #CivicLife (Sharp work from Krugman.)
Want proof decency survives brutal politics? Paul Krugman’s “American Decency Still Lives” tracks quiet courage and everyday pushback, showing how community norms can outlast cynicism. https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/american-decency-still-lives #Politics #Democracy #CivicLife (Smart, sharp work from Krugman.)
Digital Public Goods AllianceSocial media platforms have become central infrastructure for #CivicLife, #PublicDebate, and elections, yet they were never designed to support trust or democratic deliberation.
In a new blog, Liv Marte Nordhaug, CEO of the #DPGA Secretariat, outlines how #SocialTechnology and #DigitalPublicGoods can help countries reclaim healthier digital public spaces.
Read more:
https://www.digitalpublicgoods.net/blog/cutting-the-gordian-knot-of-social-media
Dennis JoinerPatriotism and Education Are Traditional American Values
How do patriotism and education shape the American spirit? This article explores the historic connection between national pride and learning—why civic values and schooling have long been woven together in the U.S., and how they influence community, citizenship, and identity.
Read more here: https://www.djoinerbooks.com/patriotism-and-education-are-traditional-american-values/
#AmericanValues #Education #Patriotism #CivicLife
Lawrence Nault- Stone & SignalGhost Democracy: when the rituals remain, but the relationship is gone.
When you can vote, protest, petition… and still be treated like you don’t exist.
I wrote an essay on Alberta’s “Sixth Sense” moment—speaking urgently, only to realize you’re already dead to power.
BrewminatePolicy becomes something else entirely when enforcement is determined by politics instead of principle.
History offers a clear record of how selective punishment reshapes societies. 📚🔥
#Politics #History #CivicLife #Brewminate
https://brewminate.com/trumps-new-drug-war-and-the-politics-of-selective-enforcement/
Power shifts become visible in how leaders demand loyalty, reward allies, and silence critics.
When those methods resemble a boss-style network, history gives us the framework to understand the stakes. 📚🔥
#Politics #History #CivicLife #Brewminate
https://brewminate.com/trumps-mob-ties-and-the-rise-of-a-boss-style-presidency/
Generations have always shaped American politics differently.
Youth movements drive social change, while older voters influence long-term policy and stability.
Understanding how age affects civic participation reveals the deeper rhythms of democracy. 🔥
#AmericanHistory #CivicLife #Politics #Brewminate
https://brewminate.com/age-and-political-participation-in-american-history/
AI6YR BenAh, look, the Thousand Oaks City Council meeting is streaming right now.
Thousand Oaks City Council Meeting - July 8, 2025
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈#FarRight #Extremists in #Colorado Attack #Olympian as Part of #Genocidal #Campaign #Targeting #Trans #People.
#Conservative #Activists opposed to trans #Inclusion in #Sports and #CivicLife are #Exploiting the #Controversy, despite the #Athletes not being #Transgender.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Colorado #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews
Conservatives Attack Olympian as Part of Anti-Transgender Crusade
Conservative anti-transgender activists in Colorado are using recent Olympic controversies to promote their political agenda and ballot initiatives, despite the fact that the athletes involved are not transgender. Algerian boxer...