Read “The People Are Going To Rise Like The Waters Upon Your Shore: A Story of American Rage” by Jared Yates Sexton

@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @HandmaidsOnHulu #ThePeopleAreGoingToRiseLikeTheWatersUponYourShore by @jysexton & #CounterPointPress documents 2016 election & democracy’s sicknesses. Prof. Jared Yates Sexton is live on Thurs., Jan. 13 at 8 pm ET, w/ “If America Fails?” on the TruthWorks Network YouTube channel, for our discussion on democracy in The Handmaid’s Tale & threats in current American culture.

Read “‘January 6 Was Practice.’ The Atlantic Publishes Special Issue on American Democracy in Crisis,” by Barton Gellman

@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @TheAtlantic Jan/Feb issue is keeper on threats to American democracy, w/cover article by @bartongellman – ‘January 6 Was Practice.’ Watch Thurs., 8 pm ET, 1/13 – 4/7/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”

Listen in as Dr. David Ikard Offers a TED Talk on Black History Myths

@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG Angry his son had to school his teacher on Black history, @blkeducator offers @TEDxNashville talk on importance of correcting myths & teaching history accurately, seen by millions. Join Thurs., 8 pm ET, 1/13 – 4/7/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”

SERIES INVITATION: Thursdays, 8 pm ET, Jan. 13 to April 7, 2022, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny”

@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @HandmaidsOnHulu #DemocracyDefenders @blkeducator @jysexton #CynthiaAnnBaron @cassady2euca @Frank_Schaeffer @DrJamesCMcInto1 @ruthbenghiat @Ritzenhoffk @djenebajalan @MattMitrovich @ellenhbrown @Nkechi_Taifa join Thurs., 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”

Proud Boys and the American Justice System: Clear and Present Dangers

@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG The #KyleRittenhouse acquittal reminds us of the dangers posed by both the Proud Boys and the American justice system. See reflection by @richardsudan of @AlterNet. Join Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”

Accelerating the End of Capitalism and Radical Social Change

@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG The intent & history of “accelerationism,” motivating some white men to kill as they seek to hasten social collapse, is explored in depth by @zackbeauchampzack for @vox.com. Join Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”

Neo-Nazis Infiltrate German Military & Prep for Social Collapse

@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @kbennhold reports on neo-Nazi infiltration of German military forces & prep for “Day X” for @nytimes in strategies that replicate far-right extremists in the U.S. Join “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny,” Thursdays at 8 pm ET, beginning January, 2022.

Neo-Nazis Infiltrate German Police

@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @kbennhold reports on neo-Nazi infiltration of German police forces for @nytimes in chilling overlap of developments in that country and the U.S. Join “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny,” Thursdays at 8 pm ET, beginning January, 2022.

White Support of Social Justice Issues Declining

@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG In @AlterNet article @GeauxMeaghan reports on study that “finds white support of social justice issues has severely declined.” Given the challenges we’re facing, it’s an unfortunate development, and I hope those turning away from social justice, do not live to regret it.