How to Flip the Script on the Authoritarian Playbook | Journal of Democracy Aspiring authoritarians share some common tactics for trying to dismantle a democracy. But recent cases also reveal lessons on how to defend against these attacks and slow the threat of democratic…

"An independent judiciary matters in itself, but also because it is typically among the authoritarian playbook’s first targets. Capturing the courts opens the way to other attacks on democratic norms and principles."

How to Prevent Political Violence | Journal of Democracy Political violence is rising in wealthy democracies. Polarized societies and bitter party politics are putting candidates and election officials in serious peril. Political leaders, more than anyone…

Political violence is rising in wealthy democracies. Polarized societies and bitter party politics are putting candidates and election officials in serious peril. Political leaders, more than anyone, have the power to stoke or stamp out this dangerous cycle of violence.

.@sarahemclaugh.bsky.social talks to the @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social about her new book and the authoritarian crackdown on scholars across borders.
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Proud of our leaders standing up for Cambridge. Burhan has been fighting since he was first elected to give everyone a home here. He knows that the our diversity fuels our friendships, art, ideas, and businesses. He won't let anything strip away who we are: not Trump, not the housing crisis.

Harvard just beat Trump in court. It wasn't just their lawyers. It was us: students, faculty, alumni, and the community writ large.

This moment feels overwhelming. We can't stop every attack, but we can slow them down and protect our own. That's the work and I need your vote to keep doing it.

Boston City Council Questionnaire Abundant Housing MA curated a series of questions for Boston City Council Candidates to weigh-in on current and future housing policy.

We asked Boston At-Large Candidates, "What specific housing policy initiatives will you prioritize as an elected official?” 🧵Here is what they said. tinylink.net/o5Hwm

Are you prebeared to vote on September 9th?

While riding the B or Q trains between Dekalb Ave station and the Manhattan Bridge, you may catch a glimpse of "Masstransiscope," a public art installation by Bill Brand. It was added to the #NYCsubway system in 1980.

How to Stop Democratic Backsliding | Journal of Democracy Democracy is in decline, growing weaker from within. But why? And can we reverse the damage before it’s too late?

Democracy is in decline, growing weaker from within. But why?

GOP Congressman calls Medicaid cut critiques as ‘whining and bedwetting’ Republican Rep. David Schweikert mocks critics of Medicaid cuts in a new radio show segment.

Not only did Rep. David Schweikert vote to kick over 31,000 Arizonans off their health care, but now he's mocking their outrage.

Rep. Schweikert has turned his back on #AZ01. We're going to make sure he's voted out of Congress.

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Trump escalates his attacks on cultural institutes | CNN Eleni Giokos speaks to historian David Blight about President Donald Trump’s attack on Smithsonian Institution museums, and his comments on slavery.

AHA member David Blight (Yale Univ.) was interviewed on CNN about the sweeping review of the Smithsonian ordered by President Trump. “They want to try to roll back about 60–70 years of historical scholarship. . . . They call it ‘wokeness.’ We call it good history.” 🗃️

It's 2018. The LA City Council is opposing SB827 because it overrides local control. Rent is $1,663

It's 2019. The LA City Council is opposing SB50 because it overrides local control. Rent is $1,791

It's 2025. The LA City Council is opposing SB79 because it overrides local control. Rent is $2,625

52 New Street - Welcome Home - This is what home feels like - Happy parents with 2 happy young children!

52 New Street - Application Period Closing Soon

1 week left to apply for affordable housing lottery at 52 New Street in Cambridge. Applications must be received before deadline Thu, Aug 28 at 3 p.m. The lottery will occur on September 16th, 2025 at 3 p.m.

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American Energy Policy Cannot Afford to Be This Dumb While China builds the economy of the future, Trump’s agenda combines the energy policy of the 1980s with the trade policy of the 1880s.

The MAGA energy agenda is pretty simple.

It's about combining the energy policy of the 1980s with the trade policy of the 1880s. And it's about trying so hard to own the libs at any cost, you raise electricity prices everywhere.

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Letting prisoners vote wouldn’t be radical. After all, Mass. did it for decades. - The Boston Globe The case for ending disenfranchisement behind bars.

"Restoring the right to vote in prison isn’t just good policy. It’s a moral imperative. And the objections don’t hold up." #mapoli www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/06/o...

Combating Domestic Violent Extremism Is No Longer a FEMA Priority Documents obtained by WIRED show FEMA plans to direct states and tribes to halt activities intended to combat domestic violent extremism so as to align with "current administration priorities."

SCOOP from me: FEMA is planning to order states to immediately stop activities intended to combat domestic violent extremism - the latest in a broad federal move to downplay the threat:

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The MA Senate Judiciary Comm advanced both Clean Slate bills to Senate Ways & Mean, and now we NEED YOUR HELP!
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Accomplishments — A Better Cambridge IEPAC

Security Deposits - Knowing the Law can Save you Thousands of Dollars.

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Then consider donating to ABC IEPAC so we can continue to elect pro-housing / pro-tenant City Councillors!

I’m proud of what we've accomplished. Our “Paris-style” reforms made headlines, from The Economist to The Daily Show. Some said for the first time they have real hope they can stay in the city they love

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Proud to have helped one blue city that is getting it right! Please donate now to ensure our progress is not rolled back and we can continue to get it right! #CambMA #mapoli

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