The American Crisis: The View from Flyover Country, Part 2
In episode 6, Gaslit Nation continues its look at the decades of American crises that gave rise to Trumpism and paved the way for Russian interference in our democracy.
Democracy
Without Freedom of the Press, We Are Not Free
Attacks on the press, protected by the First Amendment, are an attack on our individual rights to read, write, and think independently.
Is a Civil War Brewing in the USA?
Once again we’re a nation divided over fundamental issues of human suffering and civil rights. With a cruel, corrupt president stoking the hatred, a revolt is inevitable.
Wait, Did Trump Just Call For a Purge?
The State of the Union address was so horrifying you may have missed 45's call to give federal agency heads absolute authority over hiring … and firing. Yeah, that's not how democracy works.
What Comes After a Trump Presidency?
Legal scholar Tobias Barrington Wolff identifies some of the crises that will likely accompany the end of this dangerous and unstable administration.
Why Should We Be Worried About Trump’s Efforts to Destroy Data?
The GOP administration has no use for facts. And they don't want us to have access to them, either. And this should terrify everyone.
How Long Can the Resistance Continue to Resist?
Chief Chaos Officer Steve Bannon is banking on the fact that we’ll have outrage fatigue. These activists and organizers offer advice on how to keep going—and win!