My Turn. A Blog for Democracy

The importance of Holocaust education and enthusiasm of the younger generation.

Patriots' Day in New England reminds us about the struggle for freedom against tyranny and empire. Hungarians this week reminded us how important that continues to be.

How Jewish, Christian, and Muslim religious traditions and the U.S, Constitution are designed to resist tyranny.

As we witness antidemocratic forces we must embrace nonviolent resistance that rejects hate and division. What can FDR's generation teach us about freedom from fear?

On St, Patrick's Day I think about how immigrants found freedom and helped to build the US and the hate that tried to target them.

How President Trump and Secretary Hegseth betray American values in their rush to war without consent.

Reflecting on the power of goodness in Le Chambon during World War II and thinking ab out Minneapolis' resistance to ICE.

How the Nazis manipulated the democratic system to get power. What warning signs do we hear?

Can we compare ICE activities to the Brownshirts? Can we compare what is happening in the US to Nazi Germany?

President Trump's betrayal of the international order and American ideals has made the US a pariah nation and opened the potential for a disastrous future.