This was the sixth week of videos from the 250 to 250 Project that we’re producing to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and it’s been quite a week.
I would love to to watch an episode about how we the people are coping with the threat of loosing our democracy and what are we doing to prevent that from happening. We are in the mist of the most important moment for our country since the Civil War.
A 2014 Princeton University study found that US is no longer a democracy, using the criteria of politicians' responsiveness to citizens. (Link below.)
I date the elimination of US democracy from the rejection of the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1980s. If men do not wish to share political power equally with women, then there can be no democracy.
It is Jen. We are well aware of Proyect 2025 but I'm pretty sure there's also a Proyect to prevent a Blue tsunami in November. The regime paid a lot of attention at what happened in Hungary and they are working hard to prevent similar at home. Thanks for your comment 👍
But don't underestimate this regime. They invested a lot of money and time to grab the power they enjoy now and they won't let go easily. Although, keep the faith!!!!😄
It has been one hell-of-a-week. The white masks in DC were unbelievable yesterday. What gives people so much hate? We're they all abused as children? I can't help but wonder.
FYI, all children with normal psychology are socialized by playing with other children BEFORE THE AGE OF SEVEN. It's possible home schooling prior to age 8 should be illegal.
I'll join the ranks of Americans thanking you, HCR, for this series of historic videos. A major problem in today's world, in my humble opinion, is the lack of historic understanding making clear how we got to where we are. Today's bit about Justice Marshall, Archie Bunker, Madam Walker and the birth of NATO are all very relevant and worthwhile information. Thank you, Prof. Heather for this series.
ThankYou. A welcome refutation of and resistance to the Republican regime's lies.
Vote Blue No Matter Who is the only path to effectively refuting and resisting the unmitigated catastrophe of the Trump administration. And again, it is about the Supreme Court. A Democratic majority Senate is the best hope to stop Republicans from perpetuating the abuses of the Roberts Court past Trump's term.
Before it was primarily purity tests by the Left which significantly dissipated unity at the ballot box. Now that progressive Democrats are winning, centrist Democrats are hell bent - ie GOP majority bent - on splitting the potential Democratic vote.
If we are going to win the US Senate, we must win the Maine US Senate race - with a virtue signaling Mills-stone around our neck. As though giving the race to Susan Collins, the Senate to Republicans, and the next two years entirely to Trump were the virtuous thing to do.
Thank you for these, and for putting them all in one place! I've caught a few but now I have a way to work my way through. I think going through this 250th would be much more painful without you and your team and your expression of confidence in the structure holding if we do the work!
Wonderful set of presentations, and two days after the Senate has agreed to take up legislation to embed Election Day, 2026, within "Anti-Communism Week", all the more prescient.
I'm with Faith Petric - who was a "Rosie the Riveter" building Liberty ships during WW II, worked for racial equality, was targeted during the McCarthy era, and is known for her protest song "Ain't Done Nothing If You Ain't Been Called A Red."
Ain't Done Nothing If You Ain't Been Called A Red (Live / 1984)
Heather, thank you for the series. Yet I’m concerned that you left the voices of Native Americans out. We must keep the horrific genocide of Native Americans front and central when we bring attention to our history. Let’s always remember that millions of lives were murdered or died from disease for this countries “freedoms” and expansion.
I would love to to watch an episode about how we the people are coping with the threat of loosing our democracy and what are we doing to prevent that from happening. We are in the mist of the most important moment for our country since the Civil War.
A 2014 Princeton University study found that US is no longer a democracy, using the criteria of politicians' responsiveness to citizens. (Link below.)
I date the elimination of US democracy from the rejection of the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1980s. If men do not wish to share political power equally with women, then there can be no democracy.
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/princeton-experts-say-us-no-longer-democracy
And it’s terrifying!
It is Jen. We are well aware of Proyect 2025 but I'm pretty sure there's also a Proyect to prevent a Blue tsunami in November. The regime paid a lot of attention at what happened in Hungary and they are working hard to prevent similar at home. Thanks for your comment 👍
I’m encouraged by the outpouring of activism by people here at home and across the world. If Hungary can do it, and NYC can do it….
Yes Jen....we can do it 👏
But don't underestimate this regime. They invested a lot of money and time to grab the power they enjoy now and they won't let go easily. Although, keep the faith!!!!😄
I’m fully aware.
How many accounts do you have Richard?
Love these! Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the creation of these gems - so important and healing!
We do have agency. Thank you for these!
It has been one hell-of-a-week. The white masks in DC were unbelievable yesterday. What gives people so much hate? We're they all abused as children? I can't help but wonder.
FYI, all children with normal psychology are socialized by playing with other children BEFORE THE AGE OF SEVEN. It's possible home schooling prior to age 8 should be illegal.
I have just loved these little gems of history. All of them. Thanks to the whole team and narrators that have brought these to us.
Heather - I hope you'll put together a segment on the Watergate Hearings
with Jill Wine-Banks narrating :)
I'll join the ranks of Americans thanking you, HCR, for this series of historic videos. A major problem in today's world, in my humble opinion, is the lack of historic understanding making clear how we got to where we are. Today's bit about Justice Marshall, Archie Bunker, Madam Walker and the birth of NATO are all very relevant and worthwhile information. Thank you, Prof. Heather for this series.
ThankYou. A welcome refutation of and resistance to the Republican regime's lies.
Vote Blue No Matter Who is the only path to effectively refuting and resisting the unmitigated catastrophe of the Trump administration. And again, it is about the Supreme Court. A Democratic majority Senate is the best hope to stop Republicans from perpetuating the abuses of the Roberts Court past Trump's term.
Before it was primarily purity tests by the Left which significantly dissipated unity at the ballot box. Now that progressive Democrats are winning, centrist Democrats are hell bent - ie GOP majority bent - on splitting the potential Democratic vote.
If we are going to win the US Senate, we must win the Maine US Senate race - with a virtue signaling Mills-stone around our neck. As though giving the race to Susan Collins, the Senate to Republicans, and the next two years entirely to Trump were the virtuous thing to do.
Graham Platner | Democrat for U.S. Senate
.https://www.grahamforsenate.com/.
Need to flip Ohio and Iowa.
Thank you for these, and for putting them all in one place! I've caught a few but now I have a way to work my way through. I think going through this 250th would be much more painful without you and your team and your expression of confidence in the structure holding if we do the work!
*These were great and up-lifting for the heavy-lifting that lays ahead. Thank you, Ma'am! Tuition check is in the mail! 🙏🏾
As with the whole series, these are pretty awesome. Thank you Dr. Richardson!
These short vignettes are wonderful! I look forward to them each week.
Wonderful set of presentations, and two days after the Senate has agreed to take up legislation to embed Election Day, 2026, within "Anti-Communism Week", all the more prescient.
I'm with Faith Petric - who was a "Rosie the Riveter" building Liberty ships during WW II, worked for racial equality, was targeted during the McCarthy era, and is known for her protest song "Ain't Done Nothing If You Ain't Been Called A Red."
Ain't Done Nothing If You Ain't Been Called A Red (Live / 1984)
.https://youtu.be/63Tk9QxvZHo?si=Xiac0bt5-yesWgKq.
Heather, thank you for the series. Yet I’m concerned that you left the voices of Native Americans out. We must keep the horrific genocide of Native Americans front and central when we bring attention to our history. Let’s always remember that millions of lives were murdered or died from disease for this countries “freedoms” and expansion.
Here’s a video about the Great Plains Shelter Belt. One the greatest man-made fixes for one of greatest man-made problems.
You’ve heard of the dust bowl era which you may or may not know was a human made disaster.
Guess what? Us Humans fixed the problem too.
Here is that story.
It was my first YouTube video awhile back so enjoy the excitement.
https://youtu.be/sR4srWtA1JE?si=rCCyMpRpU3b2StQp