One of the most dangerous myths about democratic norms is that they collapse only when a majority rejects them.

That’s rarely how it happens.

When violations of dignity, equality, or restraint are repeated often enough, and face few consequences, the boundaries of what feels acceptable begin to move.

Not all at once. But steadily.

That is how the moral environment of a society changes.
https://associationredefine.substack.com/p/before-the-violence-there-were-speeches?r=6l8ed8

#Democracy #RuleOfLaw #PoliticalDiscourse #DemocraticBacksliding

A 'social experiment' lets people from Texas and San Francisco randomly connect on a payphone

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/experiment-connects-texans-and-californians

Trump Shares Racist Meme: Targeting Obamas Caller Demands Accountability. Host flips the script.

Trump Shares Racist Meme: Targeting Obamas Caller Demands Accountability. Host flips the script.

Social media has become a central arena for political debate – with far-reaching consequences. 🗳️📲

At the NRW State Parliament in Düsseldorf, Professor Nicole Krämer presented research on the effects of social media on political discourse during a meeting of the CDU parliamentary group.

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Photo: Landtag NRW/Bernd Schälte

Episcopal priest beautifully explains patriotism vs. nationalism and what sets them apart

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/patriotism-vs-nationalism-explained-ex1

Leave Nothing Unanswered: A Holiday Call to Speak Truth with Civility at the Dinner Table

Democracy isn’t defended only at the ballot box. It’s defended when ordinary people challenge lies—civilly—at the dinner table.

thoughtful message / reception revisit — worth a listen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhvwciQf-xs

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