Without unencumbered voting, real democracy can’t exist. So, if you haven’t been paying attention to the current state of voting rights across the US, now is the time to do so. Today, be sure to familiarize yourself with the current state of voting rights across the United States, and then write about it. And be sure to share the thoughts and feelings you write about voting rights with others!
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It’s no secret that two-party politics has been dividing our country for decades now, if not longer.
It’s also no secret that many of the founders of the U.S. warned against warring two-party political factions centuries ago, as we can see without a doubt now, for very good reason.
Over the last decade or so, the U.S. has experienced a noticeable increase in voters who claim party independence. [1] But how many of us independent voters truly speak about the two-party system as if it is indeed a false dichotomy (or, false choice) in our everyday lives?[2] And is a democratic political system even possible without this dichotomy, whether or not it serves us well, and whether or not it is ultimately a figment of our collective political imagination?
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Yesterday, I shared my thoughts on President Joe Biden’s inaugural address. Below are my annotations to the excerpts I highlighted yesterday, which I think are worth remembering and discussing at greater length.
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Joe Biden’s inaugural address was one filled with sincere hope and held a sincere call for unity. And it also offered a realistic view of the challenges that Americans face today and the road we now have before us.
Here are a few lines from the address that struck me as important to remember for many years to come. Today I just want to reflect on them and what they mean. Tomorrow, I’ll offer some annotations.
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Today’s presidential inauguration will be historic for a variety of reasons. And the entire world will be watching.
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Tomorrow, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America. And Kamala Harris will be sworn in as Vice President of the United States of America. She will also be the first woman and first woman or person of color to be elected to the office of Vice President in our nation’s history.
I’ll be tuning in to see the coverage of the historic event and hear everyone’s speeches and addresses. I’ll also attempt to continue to process a lot of what’s been going on over the past few weeks. To say that there’s been a lot going on lately in the U.S. is a gross understatement.
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Thomas More’s Utopia was published in 1516, but its ideals are still relevant today, especially as Americans begin to consider candidates for the upcoming 2020 presidential election.
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