What lessons can Americans learn from South Korea's six-hour dictatorship? Read RDI's Christopher Schaefer in this week's #DemocracyBrief: rdi.org/articles/lesso…

We had seven friends debate immigration, free speech, and war. Spoiler alert: they didn't come up with conclusive answers. But that wasn't the point. Talking it out isn't the be-all and end-all, but it's a starting point for a healthier democracy. youtube.com/watch?v=zZ_Hwb…

Tonight, alongside Campaign For Uyghurs’s Jacob Roupe, we had the honor of joining Renew Democracy Initiative, Frontlines of Freedom program for their holiday celebrations in Arlington, VA. A truly memorable evening with an incredible group of people!

Shameful "achievement" - Belarus Ranks Fourth In The World Regarding Imprisoned Journalists Number charter97.org/en/news/2024/1…

Writing this book has been exciting & heart wrenching. I'm thankful to have lived to tell the story. In the next few days i'll reveal the title & cover. Join me for the big announcement and a special inside look lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/s8w4SLj Thank you for your love and support my

The shrimp pasta? A little dry. The conversation? Anything but... Watch real people break the taboo and talk politics at the table: youtube.com/watch?v=KY0YQw…

2024 was the year of elections. In 2025, we have to live with the consequences. Evan Gottesman and @hanmewada take a look at four very different elections—Taiwan, Venezuela, Romania, and America—and why they matter. Read more in RDI's #DemocracyBrief: rdi.org/articles/not-a…

He represents America’s poorest Congressional district. Meet Rep. Ritchie Torres. He sees a crisis brewing at the intersection of homelessness, mental illness, incarceration, and institutionalization—and it all ties back to America’s rivalry with Russia and China.

Been thinking a lot about productivity, burnout, and how to get things done even when everything else seems to be going insane and decided to share some thoughts over on Substack 👇 bit.ly/40WWgoH

(1/10): 🧵🇺🇦 It was supposed to be over in three days. Three years later, Ukraine is bravely holding the line against Russia. Here’s what stands out on the third anniversary of Russia’s re-invasion of Ukraine. 👇

.The Washington Post reports that Facebook, in a failed attempt to access the Chinese market, developed a censorship system and proposed shutting down the platform during “social unrest.” Zuckerberg also agreed to target the accounts of Chinese dissidents in the U.S. International

“How many Americans have been killed by Iran on American soil?” Uhh… it’s not for lack of trying! Tehran’s hitmen—who tried to murder US citizen Masih Alinejad 🏳️—in Brooklyn (!!!)—are on trial TODAY! x.com/TuckerCarlson/…

We stand with Masih!! The men who did this will be brought to justice and we will fight against transnational repression together!! 🏳️🌸 #weareallmasih #WomanLifeFreedom

“Dictators believe they can silence voices of freedom even beyond their borders but they are wrong” Nicaraguan activist Felix Félix Maradiaga speaks out in support of Masih Alinejad 🏳️ #WeAreAllMasih #WomanLifeFreedom

In 2022, Iran tried to assassinate American citizen Masih Alinejad 🏳️ in Brooklyn because she spoke out against the Ayatollah's repression of women. The men responsible are currently on trial in New York. This week, we heard directly from the hitman sent to kill her:

GUILTY!! 🙌🏻 The mobsters Iran hired to target Masih Alinejad 🏳️ are being brought to justice! #WomanLifeFreedom #WeAreAllMasih nytimes.com/2025/03/20/nyr…

An important message on legal orders, illegal orders, and moral courage from Ben Hodges:

This handbook actually has tactical answers to "what can we do?" when talking about how we can free political prisoners--an incredible resource for families and communities 👇