I’ve covered authoritarian regimes all around the world.
We know how we got here:
1. A Supreme Court that has given the Executive almost unchecked power
2. A broken political party system where the party in power refuses to act as a check on the executive and a leaderless (for now) opposition 3. A federal government that has been gutted of independent levers of power 4. A President who seemingly believes he has total authority to use crushing federal power and is emboldened and enabled by his cabinet.
5. An activated and angry civilian population that has no trust in institutions.
6. The use of federal forces in defiance of the will of states
7. A business and elite class that is largely willing to bear the cost of the chaos.
8. A weakened independent Press and an expanding propaganda network that profits from partisan alliances on the left and right.
It will only take a handful of Republicans to stop Trump.
Stop screaming at Democrats. They are all on board. But by themselves, they have no power.
It will only take about 5 Republicans in the House, and a few in the Senate, to stop Trump.
Put pressure on THEM.
NOW.
MWC CHAMPIONS! @LawrenceXCTrack women win @MWCSports cross country title with 34 points! Lawrence's Cristyn Oliver becomes first female runner in league history to win three individual titles!
My contribution to Packers coverage. @mikespofford is a good dude, and a second generation Lawrentian. If you’re a Packers fan, give him a follow. https://t.co/xARPRuxPO1
Two new summer music programs at Lawrence University are launching in the coming days, both delivering immerse training to promising young musicians while providing live and local music opportunities. #music#localmusic#appleton#wisconsin
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I wrote this 30 years ago after Kurt Cobain died for my hometown newspaper. Kind of cringe but I trust my 16-year-old self to comment on this more than my 46-year-old self.
Pawo Choyning Dorji '06 and James Gandre '81 will speak to graduates and receive honorary doctorate degrees during Lawrence's 2024 Commencement weekend.
https://t.co/93OHDccNBi
Wonderful story this morning from the always great @KendraMeinert on @LawrenceUni alum Andrew Graff and his new novel set in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. https://t.co/fFhUY6zD0G
Roomful of Teeth gets the Grammy win for “Rough Magic.” Way to go, Esteli Gomez. Bringing that shiny trophy home to @LawrenceUni https://t.co/FlPAGRR3EK
Voice professor Estelí Gomez's vocal ensemble @roomfulofteeth has been nominated for two awards at the 66th Grammy Awards! @RecordingAcad
Roomful of Teeth previously won a Grammy in 2014 for their debut album.
#grammys#voice#vocal#sing#singer
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Kate Newmyer '94 was named 2024 @The_Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™, a year-long designation as an education ambassador for the race, sled dogs, and mushing life. (Pictured with sled dog Ukulele 😍) #snow#dogs#alaska#iditarod#eduation#educator
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"The Monk and the Gun," directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji '06, is shortlisted for the International Feature Film category of the 2024 Academy Awards. The nominations will be announced Jan. 23. #film#director#international#oscars#award
https://t.co/7eBos9QcpU
"This is really highlighting and supporting ways that the humanities are changing and growing and innovating." - Constance Kassor
#academia#college#highered#liberalarts
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In 2021, I wrote about @LawrenceUni history prof Jake Frederick and art prof Rob Neilson writing & recording an album as Junkyard Tornadoes in midst of pandemic. Happy to report they have a new album. Check out “American Planck Time” on bandcamp. https://t.co/Xg3Az8WqDS