Autocracy: Rules for Survival by Masha Gessen

I haven’t read this yet but it is on my list. If you get a chance, watch an interview with her. She makes some interesting comparisons between Putin and our president-elect. I think her experience and perspective might be helpful to us in the coming days. Essentially – be observant be very observant!

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”― Edmund Burke (in a letter addressed to Thomas Mercer).

Artist Illustrates What To Do If You Witness Hate Speech Or Harassment

An action that we can all do to buffer HATE SPEECH. Be a helper!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/comic-islamophobia-racism-guide_us_582b6cd5e4b01d8a014aea4b

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" - Fred Rogers

1st Amendment Challenges

Just an FYI, I believe that our 1st Amendment rights needs to be protected from ALL sides (Democrats, Green Party, Libertarian, Republican, and any of the other smaller parties) and at ALL levels (Local, State, and Federal). I will not hesitate to share any impingements no matter where it comes from. As long as it isn’t “FAKE” news and we (you and I) can verify it’s truthiness.

Thanks

“Freedom of the press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to criticize and oppose.” 1984 author, George Orwell

1st Amendment Attacks

Here are 3 links to how the free press (1st Amendment) of our nation is being attacked by the president-elect and his supporters that he encourages.
1) Megan Kelly must have armed guards for herself, her husband and her CHILDREN!
2) The FBI doesn’t follow protocol and investigates a journalist for a joke.
3) AP pulls reporters and rotates others for their own protection from rally supports

NONE of these are “fake” stories but each is an example of how the 1st Amendment of the US constitution is being eroded little by little until it will be gone! Forward this email to your Representative and Senators. Speak up! We can all, each, make a difference!

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" - Fred Rogers

President-elect's Education Secretary Pick Wants To Make Christianity A Bigger Part Of Schooling

Hmm, the 1st Amendment, enough said!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/betsy-devos-religion-in-schools_us_583f04d1e4b04fcaa4d61c88

“Sometimes a people lose their right to remain silent when pressured to remain silent.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

Armed Man Targets D.C. Restaurant That Faced Violent Threats Because Of Fake News

This is what FAKE NEWS leads to . . .

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" - Fred Rogers

Of 8 Tech Companies, Only Twitter Says It Would Refuse to Help Build Muslim Registry

I was surprised by the 1 that responded and how it responded! Good for Twitter!!!! Microsoft, on the other hand, gobbily gook, cover all the basis - yuk!

https://theintercept.com/2016/12/02/of-8-tech-companies-only-twitter-says-it-would-refuse-to-help-build-muslim-registry-for-trump/

“Sometimes a people lose their right to remain silent when pressured to remain silent.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy