Democracy Is Hard
Ruth BraunsteinBreaking down religion, politics, and money. Dive into why democracy is hard — but worth the work.
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Voting is the best
I always vote.
Because I can.
Because generations of people who came before me worked to develop a system of government that was responsive to citizens.
And then, generations of activists fought to ensure that ordi...
What to read beyond the news
How to keep our brains ✨sparkly✨
My strong belief #1: It is our responsibility as citizens to be informed about what is happening in our community and the world.
My strong belief #2: That does not mean we need to read every news aler...
Trusted data is dangerous to dictators
Fascist. Dictator. Authoritarian.
In this moment of global democratic backsliding, we often hear words like these to describe movements undermining liberal democratic institutions and norms around the world.
We could debate which t...
Why is it so hard to disagree well at church?
The dark side of small talk
I have long been fascinated by small talk.
Can you believe this heat?!
Are you planning to take the Parkway or the Turnpike? At this time of day?!
How about that local sports team?
Small talk is a high...
An ode to a local tax debate
Latest news
This installment of Democracy is Hard is brought to you by the slower pace of summer break. 😎
And in that spirit, I am happy to announce that our newsletter schedule will change a bit for the coming months.
We current...
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Award-winning sociologist studying things you're not supposed to talk about at parties: religion, politics, and money | Creator of When the Wolves Came | Author of My Tax Dollars, Prophets and Patriots & Religion and Progressive Activism
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