democracy

“TO THE VICTOR BELONG THE SPOILS OF THE ENEMY” This quote, or at least some paraphrased version of it, has passed through the mouths, pens, keyboards and camera lenses of millions of people from nearly every position and profession for literal centuries since it was coined some 213 years ago.

MLK Day 2025 marks the 40th holiday observance. The theme, “Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365,” is challenging in this politically polarized era.

Local community leaders share their disappointment about the recent U.S. presidential election results, along with their praise for Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign.

Project 2025 will create a dystopian country of haves and never-haves, leading to chaos that will enable those in power to steal and to create an authoritarian regime that may never yield to the power of the people. It must be stopped now.

Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine should induce every American to appreciate the difference between democracy and totalitarianism. Unfortunately, there is a great tendency for Americans to take democracy for granted.