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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · May 2

In America, elected officials should be elected. However, it took a law in one modern American city to guarantee that elections are held.

The #1 Amazon New Release in History Short Reads - Local Democracy in America - is available now.

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 1d

This reminds me of something you said in an interview with Chris Hayes on @allinwithchris.bsky.social nearly a year ago:

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · Nov 16

From @jamellebouie.net on @allinwithchris.bsky.social : "Any reading of any clause in the Constitution that essentially gives the President the prerogative of a king, that reading is wrong. It just is."

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 2d

“to whitewash the violence” smh

Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 2d

My newsletter went out before I could include reference to this story, but this is a stunning escalation from Noem.

"Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone."

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2d

“I … met with the governor, met with the mayor, met with the chief of police, and the superintendent of the highway patrol. They’re all lying, and disingenuous, and dishonest people,” Noem said, because they wouldn’t back up her baseless claims that the streets were overrun with terrorists.

ICE Barbie Says an Entire State’s Worth of Officials Are “Lying”

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone.

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 2d

The things we’ve taken for granted – a stable economy, the fair application of the rule of law... – are being continually undermined – it’s time to stand up and stand united.

My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Political Prosecutions and Frogs

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Political Prosecutions and Frogs — Mic Farris

The latest displays of weakness and strength From the Decisions Newsletter

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 3d

No Kings

George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3d

Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org

Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 3d

God bless Portland

Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 3d

PORTLAND, Ore. — A small group of federal agents in camouflage and face masks watched from atop the immigration processing center Thursday night as a unicorn, peacock, dinosaur and raccoon danced to Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time.” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Costumed protesters in Portland defy description of the city as a 'war zone'

Dancing frogs, peacocks and unicorns outside the federal immigration building present a joyful contrast to the Trump administration's portrait of the Oregon city, they say.

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 3d

a woman is sitting at a table with her hands folded in front of her .

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 4d

Replace "sparking debate" with "causing much eye-rolling" and we'd be closer to the mark...

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 4d

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 5d

The headline. The subhed. The fact of even writing the story in the first place.

These are all choices, and this makes me sad…

Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 5d

Given the legacy of the Washington Post, this is, indeed, embarrassing.

Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 5d

He’s gearing up to create conflict for the upcoming No Kings Day demonstrations. Likely wants them to be perceived as violent since they will likely be huge…

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 5d

"Trump ran a conspiracy to overturn the results of a election and thus the constitutional order itself. That's not just something bad..., it's the worst crime that can be committed in a democratic republic."

Yes! - this needs to be said more forcefully, consistently, and loudly.

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 7d

Jesus...

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 10d

"While there is national focus on the plight of American democracy, [] antidemocratic tendencies are not new and can come out when polarizing splits are present and the desire to keep power is evident."

From my new book - now available in paperback.

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Local Democracy in America: On Elections and Their Role in Self-Governance

Local Democracy in America: On Elections and Their Role in Self-Governance [Farris, Mic] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Local Democracy in America: On Elections and Their Role in Self-Governance

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 12d

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 16d

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 16d

Is it *literally* a war zone, though?

Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 16d

Age yourself with a film you saw in a cinema as a kid

Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 16d

An abbreviated newsletter this week - but three timely reminders on upcoming events emblematic of our vibrant American democracy.

My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Three Reminders

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Three Reminders — Mic Farris

In support of our American democracy From the Decisions Newsletter

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 16d

I talked this week with Chris Hayes and Anand Giradahadras, highlight was Chris mentioning No Kings protests on October 18th. Free speech is action not spectacle. Please join in.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 17d

I’ve seen three articles just today (NYT, CNN, Politico) with headlines starting “Trump says…” which should give everyone - including the editors - pause.

Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 17d

Headlines beginning with “Trump says…” ought to be signals to the editor to think again…

Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 18d

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Mic Farris @micfarris.com · 23d

If America stands for anything, it’s the freedom to express our beliefs peaceably and without fear of retribution from our government.

My latest: From the Decisions newsletter – Free Speech

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Free Speech — Mic Farris

If America stands for anything, it’s the freedom to express our beliefs peaceably and without fear of retribution from our government. From the Decisions Newsletter