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Bigger Than Me is a rapid-response audio blog from the Bigger Than Me Democracy Project. Hosted by Bonnie Ross, this blog helps listeners make sense of the moments that don’t just make news — they challenge democratic norms. Each episode breaks down what happened, why it matters, and how it fits into the authoritarian playbook described in On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. Here are the 20 lessons we return to again and again: 1. Do not obey in advance. Authoritarianism thrives when people preemp ...
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Take Action If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know. 📧 Email Template Subject: Defend Judicial Independence — Investigate the Arrest of Judge Dugan Dear [Representative/Senator Name], I am writing…
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The Top 5 Misleading Statements Shaping the Immigration Debate
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📧 Email Template Subject: Uphold Truth and Justice in Immigration Policy Email Body: Dear [Representative/Senator], I am writing to urge you to bring honesty, clarity, and constitutional accountability back into the conversation around immigration. Today’s immigration system faces real challenges, but too often, the public narrative about it is dis…
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When the Courts Are Ignored: Deportations Without Due Process
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When Universities Become Targets: How the Big Ten Is Pushing Back
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When the Law Bends: Appeasement in the Legal World
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Deporting Citizens: The New Line This Administration Is Willing to Cross
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Take Action If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know. 📧 Email Template Subject: This Is a Constitutional Crisis—You Must Act Now I am writing to express my deep alarm at the administration’s propos…
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Take Action If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know. 📧 Email Template Subject: Protect the Integrity of Social Security Services Dear [Senator/Representative] [Last Name], I’m writing to express m…
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What Really Made the Government Back Down on Tariffs?
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The State Punishes Dissent: Trump’s Executive Order Escalation
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Take Action: If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know. 📧 Email Template Subject: Congress Must Act: Stop the President’s Abusive Executive Orders Dear [Representative/Senator] [Last Name], Presiden…
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