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It’s more important than ever that our elected leaders stand up and fight for the core non-partisan principles of our democracy & republic.
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democracyFIRST
@democracyFIRST
Cross-partisan group working to preserve free/fair elections, our constitutional republic, and the Promise of democracy.
- Watch & share this video of author historian @TimothyDSnyder — a leading expert on how democracies fall to authoritarians. "Democracy is always in danger. The moment you think it's someone else's problem or institutions will come to the rescue, you make that danger greater..."
00:00 - Two of the "United to Preserve Democracy & the Rule of Law" speakers @TimothyDSnyder & @ruthbenghiat discuss the stakes for democracy in 2024. Their voices —& all the historians, experts, & thought leaders on this project— are so important today. msnbc.com/ana-cabrera-re…
- These patriotic Americans are critical voices to communicate the historic threat to democracy & the rule of law we face in 2024. We’re proud to join @Alyssafarah, @SarahAMatthews1, @casshutchinson_ & @Liz_Cheney in PA on Oct. 9 for this historic event.
- Historian and author @ruthbenghiat explains how baselessly calling elections rigged and corrupt negatively impacts our democracy as a whole. Watch her comments at our "United to Preserve Democracy" event in Grand Rapids and find an event near you.
00:00 - In Grand Rapids, historian @ruthbenghiat leads a conversation on authoritarianism, what’s at stake this year for our democratic republic, and why Americans need to unite to preserve our democracy and the rule of law.
- Watch Yale Historian & leading expert on the history of political violence Joanne Freeman (@jbf1755) explain why she doesn't take democracy for granted anymore & believes it's "the most important lesson of our time."
00:00 - “When the moment called for it, I spoke out to defend our country… that’s why I’m traveling to PA next week w/ @Liz_Cheney, @SarahAMatthews1, Cassidy Hutchinson” @Alyssafarah announcing Oct. 9 democracyFIRST event on need to preserve our republic, democracy, & the Rule of Law.
00:00 - Watch & share this video of @jbf1755 — one of our country’s leading experts on the Early Republic and founding — explaining why she believes one of the “great lessons of our time” is to never take our democracy for granted.
00:00 - Don’t miss @HC_Richardson & @jbf1755 on Wed. at 7 PM (EST) for a free live-streamed event ahead of the election. With so much at stake for democracy & the Rule of Law, the wisdom from these two inspiring historians is more important than ever. RSVP👇 democracyFIRST.org/heatherjoanneL…
- "Not long ago, it would have been remarkable to see so many close aides to a former president warn that he was unfit and unstable..."
- NEW: @StephenMarche will now join @ruthbenghiat in West Chester (PA) at Bookmarks Bookstore at 7 pm on Monday, Oct. 7. RSVP before tickets (free) run out:
- We have a long tradition of leaders from both parties respecting the peaceful transition of power. A fundamental principle of American democracy & our republic that was threatened in 2021. We cannot let it happen again.
00:00 - If you're in or near West Chester on Monday, October 7th, join us for an in-depth discussion of democracy and the rule of law with historian and author @ruthbenghiat!
