DC Statehood should be part of the fight for the soul of the nation. DC Statehood is not a constitutional or geographical dispute, is about democracy.
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2022 – A Momentous Year in American Politics and Foreign Policy
2022 shattered long-held beliefs and proved wrong past-based calculations and prognoses. Instead, it brought historical firsts, surprises, and unpredictable evolutions. One common thread was underestimating people, principles and commitments, and overestimating one’s own might. Russians underestimated the Ukrainian resistance and courage, as well as the capacity of the US to unite transatlantic partners while remaining … Continue reading 2022 – A Momentous Year in American Politics and Foreign Policy
US Midterms – The Return of Normal
These midterms reiterated the valuable lesson that voters should never be underestimated, much less the American voters rooted in a culture of participation and respect for rights. The American electorate has provided an example of democracy and normality, expressed both by a record turnout and by the rejection of the most radical candidates.