Voices Today: Reclaiming Democracy from Corporate Control
Today’s highlights include the legal fight for corporate accountability, press freedom under threat, and the internal fractures of global democracy.
As the fall season begins, we are seeing a renewed urgency in the fight to decouple corporate interests from our democratic institutions. From state-level efforts to curb political spending to the vital need for media moguls to defend the free press, the core of our civic life depends on holding concentrated power to account.
Simultaneously, we face difficult questions about international justice and the internal stability of our allies. Whether we are discussing the legal obligations of global leaders or the secular-religious divides threatening social cohesion, a progressive future requires a commitment to human rights and the rule of law both at home and abroad.
What the columnists are saying today
Israel Can’t Postpone Its Reckoning Forever
The Atlantic — Internal religious and secular divides represent a more significant threat to the nation's future stability than external geopolitical conflicts.
We’re Paying for Our Daughter’s Spring Wedding. But She’s Just Revealed Who She’s Keeping Off the Guest List. Yikes.
Slate Magazine — A parent navigates the complex family dynamics and ethical dilemmas surrounding wedding guest lists and intergenerational conflict.
Can the States Stop the Corporate Domination of Our Politics?
The American Prospect — Hawaii and Montana lead the charge in testing whether states can legally revoke the political spending power of corporations.
How to Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu
Thenation.com — Legal advocates argue that U.S. courts have the jurisdiction to prosecute the Israeli leader for crimes under American law during his visit.
What to Read This Fall
The New Yorker — Editors and critics provide a curated selection of the most anticipated literary releases for the upcoming autumn season.
Free Press Advocates Call on David Ellison to Publicly—and 'Harshly'—Condemn Trump's Ban on News Outlets
Common Dreams — Advocacy groups demand that media executives take a firm stand against executive branch attempts to ban and intimidate news organizations.
Concussions may raise dementia risk. Here’s how to protect yourself
The Washington Post — New research highlights the long-term cognitive dangers of head injuries and offers updated guidance for personal protection and treatment.
The fight for a transparent and accountable democracy belongs to all of us. Which of these issues do you believe is the most critical for protecting our civil liberties this year? Write to us and share your thoughts.
Sources
- The Atlantic: Israel Can’t Postpone Its Reckoning Forever
- Slate Magazine: We’re Paying for Our Daughter’s Spring Wedding. But She’s Just Revealed Who She’s Keeping Off the Guest List. Yikes.
- The American Prospect: Can the States Stop the Corporate Domination of Our Politics?
- Thenation.com: How to Arrest Benjamin Netanyahu
- The New Yorker: What to Read This Fall
- Common Dreams: Free Press Advocates Call on David Ellison to Publicly—and 'Harshly'—Condemn Trump's Ban on News Outlets
- The Washington Post: Concussions may raise dementia risk. Here’s how to protect yourself
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