Setting Off Alarm Bells

Democracy’s erosion is, for many almost, imperceptible. [Browser View](1f9d0/ct0_0/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) | 6/18/18 [] [Common Dreams Home Page](1f9d0/ct1_0/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) [] Dear Friend, “Because there is no single moment—no coup, declaration of martial law, or suspension of the constitution—in which the regime obviously ‘crosses the line’ into dictatorship, nothing may set off society’s alarm bells. Those who denounce government abuse may be dismissed as exaggerating or crying wolf. Democracy’s erosion is, for many, almost imperceptible.” - This is How Democracies Die, Daniel Ziblatt, Steven Levitsky Alarm Bells: - Thousands of Children Ripped from Their Parents Arms at Our Border. - The Media is “is the Enemy of the American People,” according to Trump. - Climate Crisis Science Purged from All Government Publications - Income Inequality Reaches Highest Level in Decades. - Millions of American are Without Health Care. - Over 60,000 Americans Died Last Year From Drug Overdoses. - A Gag Rule of Planned Parenthood to Take Away Women’s Basic Rights. - Trump Vows to 'Pardon' Himself and His Cronies. - Supreme Court Rules that Voter Registration Files can be Purged. - Mueller Investigation a 'Witch Hunt,' Says Trump - Not Just the Supreme Court, Trump Packing Lower Courts with Far-Right, Lifetime Appointments. Everyday, Common Dreams and independent media, sound the alarm bells. And now, more than ever, Common Dreams must survive. Our Mid-Year Campaign is critical to our survival—and off to a very slow start. [Please make a contribution today and help keep us alive.](1f9d0/ct2_0/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) [Take me to the donation form](1f9d0/ct2_1/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) With deep gratitude, Craig Brown Co-founder for the whole Common Dreams news team P.S. Help us remain strong by [becoming a monthly sustaining donor.](1f9d0/ct3_0/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Support Common Dreams with a tax-deductible donation](1f9d0/ct4_0/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) If you prefer to donate by phone, call 207.775.0488 or by check, print [this form](1f9d0/ct5_0/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) [Common Dreams](1f9d0/ct1_1/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a), PO Box 443, Portland, Maine 04112 | 207.775.0488 Common Dreams is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your contribution is tax deductible. EIN: 20-3368194. [Manage subscription preferences](1f9d0/q-004f/zout?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) [Rate us on Google](1f9d0/ct6_0/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) | [Follow us on Facebook](1f9d0/ct7_0/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a) | [Follow us on Twitter](1f9d0/ct8_0/1?sid=TV2%3A1ZLGbk31a)