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Five Journalists Who Save Democracy
And How They Promote Truth
In 1906, Mark Twain, a journalist of the humorous persuasion, explained, “Citizenship is what makes a republic; monarchies can get along without it.”
Today, the republic is threatened by an ex-president who wishes to make himself a king. It is incumbent on every American to educate themselves on the impending attack on this republic. I find that five journalists speak to the issues of the day, specifically the battle for the soul of our country.
First and foremost, American history professor from Boston College, Heather Cox Richardson illuminates the issues that challenge democracy. Her “Letters From An American” is a daily reminder of the facts. The truth is footnoted and written in plain English. It is free and emailed at midnight each day she has the energy (oh, what resilience she has). She is the author of “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.”
“Trump had lost the election but lied about it.”
Here is her latest update on the attack on the American system of fair elections: “Also on the topic of Trump’s attempt to overturn the election was a story by Jamie Gangel, Jeremy Herb, and Elizabeth Stuart of CNN about a forthcoming book by former representative Liz Cheney (R-WY). The trio…
