WINSLOW MYERS – It turns out that there is an all too close relationship between the first two A’s, “Affordability” and “Accountability,” and the third: the ICBM lobby is yet another group that needs to Account for its actions to U.S. voters, because we can’t Afford to improve our mass transit and electrical grid and our schools if we continue to mindlessly prepare for Apocalypse. Let the senators from Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah hear from you! (Read article to find out why.)
Beating burnout in social movements requires strategy
SAIMA DESAI – “For the Long Haul” by Chris Dixon diagnoses the roots of burnout among organizers and offers lessons from movement elders to combat it.
There’s no national security without international security
LAWRENCE WITTNER – Over thousands of years, war and militarism have failed to safeguard national security. International security might finally succeed at the task.
In a Country That Needs Heroes, Here Are a Few Standouts This Election Season
JEFF COHEN and NORMAN SOLOMON – In a play by Bertolt Brecht, the persecuted astronomer Galileo says: “Unhappy the land that needs heroes.” Right now, the United States is unhappy enough to need a lot of heroes – and during this election year, many have emerged. Here are five of the notable ones.
Can We Reverse Out-of-Control Campaign Spending?
SONALI KOLHATKAR – Every election, wealthy elites spend record-breaking amounts of money to influence outcomes. What can be done to stop it?
If you are among those who want to help elections safeguards hold and enforce election results, here’s how
DANIEL HUNTER – A NY Times editorial opined, “The Trump Era Is Fading.” That doesn’t quite capture it — but there are indeed signs: the MAGA coalition is splintering, much of the country has run out of patience with Trump, and Trump 2.0 is no longer the freight train it was. It looks more like the chaotic Trump 1.0 era. But MAGA’s goals for authoritarian consolidation remain real — complete with cabinet accomplices — making all the more need to sign-up and be ready for post-election nonsense.