We had a good turnout at our Minneapolis meeting on March 4—a convivial group of newcomers and old hands—despite a winter storm that was beginning to rage. The topic our conversation was civic virtue. There was a broad consensus that we’re going through a period where people with power—and many who people who have very…
Institutions Aren’t Enough: Troglodytes and the Role of Virtue in a Democracy The brutal assault on our democracy by Trump, Musk, and their confederates has made it clear that institutions aren’t enough. A democracy needs people who speak up, speak out, and do the right thing. Where do those people come from? The text to…
About a dozen people joined us in Minneapolis on February 4. We had a spirited conversation — what does it mean to have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people? — discovered new allies, and took hope in our engagement. We were a diverse lot: people with lots of experience…
Our first meeting will be held in Minneapolis on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 7 pm. (Sign up on the Contact list if you’re interested in coming and need the location.) We’ll be getting organized, talking about democracy and what it means, and thinking about practical steps to re-energize our community’s democratic spirit. There are…
We’re in the first stages of a frenzied attempt by the new regime to fulfill the threats made during the Presidential campaign. Nevertheless, as the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) declares, All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help…