Actually, history shows us how dictators have gained power, and one of the first things they do is gut the non-partisan civil service. Why? Because civil servants quietly keep the institutions of democracy and govt from being corrupt and from being used as political weapons.
Whole lot of folks, drenched by misinformation, are about to figure out that the 'deep state' they've been taught to despise are actually civil servants who keep our planes in the air, stop diseases from ravaging our communities, prevent banks from preying on us, et al.
In light of Trump's inauguration, I asked some of Houston's top chefs what their concerns were about another era riddled with uncertainty and threats of mass deportation. fun fact: I cried a lot doing these interviews! @chron
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When you buy a gun, you’re shown pictures of gunshot victims.
If your neighbor suspects you of buying a gun, they can call a hotline.
If you’re from a state where guns are illegal, you can be arrested if you buy a gun out of state.
Oh sorry, these are all abortion laws.
@jodyserrano I'm so sorry- I don't know how much weight it would have since I'm not on the journo side, but if you see any openings at wsj that are a fit for you I'm always happy to refer!