Where Guarantees End, Hope Begins

Democracy is not static. It bends, it falters, it rebuilds. History shows that progress is rarely linear, and the road to justice, equity, and stability is littered with setbacks. But also, with remarkable recoveries. While democracy is fragile, it is never beyond repair.

Should Y.M.C.A. be America’s Theme Song?

The irony is not lost on me that our current administration chose a song performed by a campy disco band featuring a black policeman, a gay American Indian, a cowboy (also gay), a construction worker, a leather-clad biker, and a sailor as their theme song.