2024 resolution: Save democracy
31 December 2023
This essay is based on the blog of Jennifer Rubin and discusses what you should do to save democracy.
Here are some highlights:
Some approach 2024 with a sense of foreboding. Could this be the year we lose our democracy for good? Will Russia destroy Ukraine while Republicans refuse to lift a hand? What other constitutional rights will the Supreme Court strip away? Let’s remember the opposite outcomes are within our grasp. The 2024 election provides an opportunity to crush the MAGA movement. Congress can get its act together to support Ukraine. And the Supreme Court’s outrages might continue to fuel an anti-Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization surge that blasts Republicans out of office. However, rather than play the prognostication game, let me suggest a few ways to navigate through the new year.
First, limit social media and go do something. Instead of constantly doom-scrolling or obsessing about the horrendous rise in antisemitism, for example, find a charity to support the hostage families in Israel or Jewish students on campus. If the MAGA movement constantly infuriates you, volunteer for a campaign opposing a MAGA candidate or support pro-democracy groups.
The Supreme Court and red-state legislatures’ contempt for women’s autonomy appalls you? Give to one of the abortion funds that helps transport and pay expenses for women who must travel out of state for reproductive health care; help a pro-choice ballot measure qualify for November; or work to elect pro-choice candidates.
Refusing to fall prey to fatalism is critical to the important task of saving democracy, the rule of law and a decent, stable world. More here.
See also my related blogs:
Make a New Year’s Resolution to Fight Trump, 26 December 2023
What are you doing to stop Trump as dictator?, 14 November 2023
Effective government requires our participation, 12 October 2023
Thoughts from Jennifer Rubin about what you should be doing, 22 September 2023
What you can do to promote democracy, 25 August 2023
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