I have a new page, with books on fascism, authoritarianism, violence and bigotry, and more, with links to book reviews and author interviews and information about the authors.
A Screeching Mob Holding Illegal Demonstrations or Kavanaugh Protesters
Senators on both sides said at the SCOTUS nomination hearing that demonstrations come with democracy. But Trump & co. portray Kavanaugh protesters as an existential threat.
American Democratic Values are Now Officially Meaningless
(October 6, 2018) Brett Kavanaugh is on the Supreme Court. The majority can do what they want, and for this GOP the end justifies all means. An independent judiciary, due process, democracy itself? They weren't convenient, so they threw out the rule book. It's gone. That's how fascism begins.
Fahrenheit 11/9: A Message for the Democratic Establishment From Michael Moore
(October 2, 2018) Michael Moore's new documentary Fahrenheit 11/9 begins with footage of a street rally/party for Hillary Clinton on the eve of the 2016 presidential election, interspersed with Democratic establishment politicians and pundits claiming confidently that Donald Trump is never going to be president. Moore argues that the Democratic Party establishment miscalculated and compromised too much. They paved the way for Trump.
Books on Fascism and Authoritarianism, Book Reviews and Author Interviews
On this page you'll find books that are relevant to my blog, each with links to a book review, an author interview and information about the author(s).
FBI Investigation of Sexual Assault Accusations Against Brett Kavanaugh
When the judge is the accused, suddenly an FBI investigation is useless for finding facts related to accusations of sexual assault
Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh on the Separation of Powers
(September 25, 2018) Chevron Deference, the scope of presidential power, and the Supreme Court. The Constitution requires three branches of government. This separation of powers would prevent tyranny. In reality, however, they also have to work together. And there's the rub. No matter who becomes the next Supreme Court Justice, these issues play a central role.
The Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing
(September 24, 2018) During the confirmation hearing, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh came across as a sincere, conscientious man who would honestly departmentalize his personal opinions (for the most part) and be an independent, impartial Supreme Court justice who understand the importance of the separation of powers between the three branches of government.
Dear Trump Voters, If This Isn’t You, Prove It!
Trump voters, if American democracy fails, you will be responsible. Some day you will be held accountable. If you don't want to associate yourself with what's happened and what will happen if Trump's allowed to continue, prove it in the midterms.
Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders’ Social Democracy v. a Gifted Car
Is Bernie Sanders a Democratic Socialist or a Social Democrat? What is social democracy? How democratic socialists, a CEO gifting a car and universal healthcare are connected.