Reveling in our hard-won victories in the White House and Senate is complicated for those who truly “never forget” and can recognize the fungibility of American democracy.
The writer was terrified by her dark fantasies of fleeing from Nazis with her Jewish family. But what disturbed her even more was learning that she wasn’t alone in her paranoia.
From their chants in Charlottesville to their words about Heather Heyer in the wake of her murder, white male supremacists have publicly revealed that they’re terrified they don’t measure up.
Under Obama, people hoarded guns for fear he’d take them away. Since November 9, a new demographic is buying them—for protection against an administration that incites hate.
With last week’s appointment announcements, Trump is following through on his platform of hate. And backtracking on his promise to help the middle- and working classes.