Saving democracy takes practice: Practical skills you need to survive Trump's second term
On Monday, it was unseasonably warm here in Chicago. Work on improving your “sleep hygiene.” We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism Find creative outlets for one’s energy — especially anxiety, dread, fear, and feelings of powerlessness. How does one “reasonably accommodate”, “triangulate with”, “find consensus”, or “try to understand” and “empathize” with people who support autocracy, authoritarianism, and/or fascism? Milton Mayer’s book “They Thought They Were Free: The Germans 1933 – 1945” contains the following account: “You see,” my colleague went on, “one doesn’t see exactly where or how to move. Beware the hope peddlers and other such leaders and public voices who tell you that everything is going to somehow be okay because “America….” and “the American people are fundamentally decent…” and “democracy…” etc.

Discover Related

Donald Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term as president

Trump says he's considering ways to serve third term as President

Donald Trump looks into ‘ways’ for third term as US President: Can it happen?

Trump reveals he's serious about finding a way to serve a third term

Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term as president

Could conservatives save democracy in the United States?

The only thing standing between democracy and dictatorship in America

Trump again publicly muses about serving a third term: ‘Am I allowed?’

Democracy Advocates Fear Trump Is Already Proving Their Warnings Correct

'He has proven himself': MAGA Republican already proposing to let Trump run again

D for Donald, not doomsday: Why Trump 2.0 shouldn't scare you. 5 big points

Trump's 2nd term brings hope but also fear. Here's what he's promised to focus on

Republicans Saved Democracy Once. Will They Do It Again?

Steve Bannon Falsely Suggests Trump Could Run For President Again In 2028

A "roadmap" for "hope, resistance and reconstruction" in a second Trump presidency

Attorney details tricks Trump could use to stay in power after 2028

Donald Trump quips about running for the 3rd time: ‘I won’t be running again unless…’

Trump joked about a third term in 2028. So can he run again?

Trump's Win Shows That Despite Everything, the US Political System is Robust

'Figure something out': Ominous comment suggests Trump may not leave in 2028

Donald Trump says he's open to a third term in office. Can he be elected again?

'He was always running for dictator': Internet shudders as Trump teases third term

Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term

Democratic state leaders prepare for a tougher time countering Trump in his second term

Column: What can a new President Trump really do on Day One? A guide for the worried

There is nothing inevitable – or permanent – about Trumpism 2.0
