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From Liberty to Tyranny: How Attacks on Checks and Balances Threaten Our Republic

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One of the ways our Constitution provides for a “more perfect” union is by establishing a variety of checks and balances on federal government power. But a nation that can be “more perfect” can also become “less perfect,” and advocates for the elimination of those checks and balances are heating up the water in the proverbial pot. Frogs, pay attention. Among the least noted of these safeguards are the distinct methods by which the Founders determined legislative, executive, and judicial branch officials would come to power: House members elected by…

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Decline in Religion Doesn’t Bode Well for the Republic

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Over the last several decades, a growing number of Americans have abandoned their faith — usually Christianity — to join the ranks of the nonreligious. These “Nones” describe themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular.” Some may shrug at this, but you don’t have to be religious to know that this shift doesn’t bode well for a nation founded on the principles of self-government. For most of the 20th century, 70% of Americans belonged to a house of worship. As recently as the early 1990s, nearly 90% of Americans…

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How the Republican party threatens the US republic – The Guardian

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How the Republican party threatens the US republic  The Guardian Vulnerable Republican senators split over Democratic effort to protect preexisting conditions from Trump administration lawsuit  CNN Republicans Are Less Confident Than Democrats That The Election Will Be Conducted Fairly  FiveThirtyEight Opinion: Republicans would like us to forget about Merrick Garland. Let’s not.  Eastern Echo View Full Coverage on Google News “us republicans” – Google News

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The New Normal of US Politics – New Republic

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New Republic The New Normal of US PoliticsNew RepublicFor the millions of Americans who've spent this week watching horrific footage from the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville last Saturday, and listening to heated debates over President Trump's atrocious response, it's all too easy to assume that …Trump isolated as US military, business and political leaders condemn racismCNN Trump Comments on Race Open Breach With CEOs, Military and GOPNew York TimesDonald Trump condemns the removal of 'beautiful' statues of Confederate generals and slave ownersThe IndependentThe Guardian –The Globe and Mailall 10,229…

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