Inspiration for “TrumpNation” by Per Haaland As a young man in Norway in the 1970’s I developed an interest in politics and political activism, first as a writer and publisher of left-wing countercultural magazines, later participating in the “squatting” movement, where activists occupied vacant buildings to bring attention to housing shortages and affordability. I started…
By Mary Lou Holleman and Nikki Howe Project Connect “I know of no safe depositor of the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves…” “They may be led astray for a moment, but will soon correct themselves.” — Thomas Jefferson Our national political culture incites division. Distrust has dug deep into the consciousness of…
Al Franken: Giant of the Senate “From Finding Common Ground Co-Leader Ken Koenig” I just finished reading Al Franken, Giant of the Senate. It is, of course, laugh-out-loud funny, but it’s more than that. He manages to explain complex ideas and processes with great clarity, using examples and stories. I learned a great deal from…