We are at a crossroads in defining what it means to be an American…
The choice is yours: Bedford Falls or Pottersville
Nobody put the choice we face in clearer terms than George Bailey in the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Like the analogy? Learn more here
In struggling to define who we are as a people, our guide should be these four freedoms
Freedom from Fear
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
Freedom from Want
Everyone has the right to work; to just and favorable compensation ensuring an existence worthy of human dignity.
Freedom of Speech
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression, including the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.
Freedom of Worship
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
These freedoms are described in a famous speech by President Franklin Roosevelt and in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
This website will help define what it means to be an American by telling us:
~ How to make sense of what’s going on in our country
~ Who you can trust to “tell truth to power”
~ What you can do to make things better for yourself and all Americans
We face powerful, entrenched threats to our democracy
Militarization
Breeds constant fear and paranoia
Privatization
Encourages exploitation, entrenches inequality
Demoralization
Creates cynicism and helplessness
Demonization
Channels anger and resentment
Cut through the noise and clutter of information and begin your journey here
~ A way to evaluate and judge current events in the context of our history
~ A better understanding of the assumptions behind today’s headlines/tweets/sound bites
~ A path toward becoming a better citizen and defender of democracy