In the heart of the 2024 campaign, the clarion call for protecting democracy resonates louder than ever. Two esteemed figures, Retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig and former Secretary of Homeland Security Jay Johnson, have sounded the alarm on the looming threat of authoritarianism. Their message is clear: the time to act is now.
In today's political climate, accusations fly thick and fast. One common refrain echoes through the halls of power and the chatter of social media: "He's a threat to democracy." But as I ponder this phrase, I can't help but ask myself, "What the hell did I do for democracy last week?" Did I merely exist, or did my actions truly make a difference?