I have been reading Under the Eye of Power: How Fear of Secret Societies Shapes American Democracy, by Colin Dickey. He relates various panics in our history, from the Salem witch trials to QAnnon. He states that “enduring narratives (are) that… secret groups are conspiring to pervert the will of the people and the rule... Continue Reading →
Lord knows, Minneapolis is not perfect. Anyone who has driven down our streets, swerving around crater-sized potholes, or past trash-filled homeless encampments can tell you that. Our city council often seems more interested in renaming lakes or squabbling than in solving real-life problems. However, I was never prouder of my city than this past couple... Continue Reading →
If you watched last night’s debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, you likely felt either disappointed, if a Biden supporter, or elated, if a Trump supporter. For everyone else, who fervently wishes that they had a different choice, you likely felt uninspired. The overall impression I got is that Trump is a bully who... Continue Reading →
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