Voices Today: Democracy Under Watch
On a solemn anniversary, we examine the expansion of the surveillance state and the ongoing fight for voting integrity.
Twenty-five years ago, the landscape of American civil liberties changed forever. As we look back today, the 'witches’ brew' of corporate and state surveillance highlights a critical tension: the trade-off between perceived security and the fundamental right to privacy. This erosion of boundaries remains a central challenge for the progressive movement.
Beyond these legacies, we are witnessing a concerted effort to undermine the franchise through partisan election boards and shifting judicial standards. From the workplace to the ballot box, the struggle for autonomy and fair representation defines our current political moment. Here are the voices leading that conversation today.
What the columnists are saying today
I’ve Been Able to Hide the Excruciating Thing That Happens to Me Every Month From My Colleagues. That’s About to Become Really Difficult.
Slate Magazine — A worker shares the struggle of managing chronic pain as remote work flexibility begins to vanish.
Imani Thompson’s Grad-School Thriller
Thenation.com — An exploration of Imani Thompson's new novel and its unique, satirical take on the campus experience.
I research ‘gut feelings’. Here’s how I know when to trust mine
The Washington Post — Scientific research suggests that while intuition is powerful, it is not always a reliable oracle for decision-making.
This Could Be the Biggest Issue of 2027. Dems Are Split on It.
The New Republic — Democrats face internal divisions over how to approach the looming challenge of AI regulation.
The Legacy of 9/11: A Surveillance Society
The American Prospect — A critical look at how post-9/11 policies created an unnecessary and invasive blend of government and corporate surveillance.
A MAGA Activist Flooded Georgia With Voter Challenges. Now He Works for the State Election Board.
Mother Jones — An activist known for aggressive voter challenges has moved into a formal role on Georgia's election board.
Inside the White House on 9/11
The Atlantic — John McConnell recounts his personal experiences working within the White House during the September 11 attacks.
Republicans suffered a stunning Supreme Court loss. It lasted minutes.
Vox — A brief Democratic legal victory in Missouri was quickly overshadowed by a single judge's intervention.
The fight for a more transparent and equitable society continues. How should progressives balance technological advancement with the need for privacy and fair elections? Let us know your thoughts.
Sources
- Slate Magazine: I’ve Been Able to Hide the Excruciating Thing That Happens to Me Every Month From My Colleagues. That’s About to Become Really Difficult.
- Thenation.com: Imani Thompson’s Grad-School Thriller
- The Washington Post: I research ‘gut feelings’. Here’s how I know when to trust mine
- The New Republic: This Could Be the Biggest Issue of 2027. Dems Are Split on It.
- The American Prospect: The Legacy of 9/11: A Surveillance Society
- Mother Jones: A MAGA Activist Flooded Georgia With Voter Challenges. Now He Works for the State Election Board.
- The Atlantic: Inside the White House on 9/11
- Vox: Republicans suffered a stunning Supreme Court loss. It lasted minutes.
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