In my public television special “The Story of Fascism in Europe,” we learn from Europeans whose families lived through fascism that a strong democracy requires vigilant and engaged citizens. We are all participants, we are all responsible, and freedom isn’t guaranteed. That lesson feels especially urgent today, as we watch extremist forces dismantle protections for immigrants, people living in poverty, and marginalized communities. They're counting on us to be intimidated and to stay quiet — but

James Talarico's Stand Against Theocracy: A Call for Inclusive Democracy in a Diverse America In a powerful rally speech, Texas Democrat James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian and U.S. Senate candidate, warns against the dangers of theocracy. He argues that it threatens democracy by prioritizing divine mandates over constitutional oaths. Leveraging his Christian faith, Talarico rejects Christian nationalism and advocates for a multiracial, multicultural democracy rooted in Jesus' command to l