H.L. Mencken, writing nearly a century ago, on reclaiming democracy from the mob mentality that masquerades for it.
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H.L. Mencken, writing nearly a century ago, on reclaiming democracy from the mob mentality that masquerades for it.
Debbie Millman and other designers respond constructively to what can be done about the political situation today.
Also see Carl Sagan on moving beyond us vs. them.
That moment when you grasp in your bones why Dr. King was such a remarkable human being for preaching and practicing nonviolence amid enraging circumstances. May we never forget his wisdom, but especially today.
Today more than ever, Rebecca Solnit’s much-needed wisdom on hope in the dark and what we can do instead of outrage and resignation
How to live with those who voted for a racist, sexist, misogynistic, homophobic, xenophobic political leader? Carl Sagan, who would’ve been 82 today and outraged at a president who didn’t believe in science, had some beautiful wisdom on moving beyond us vs. them, bridging conviction with compassion, and meeting ignorance with kindness.