The Belligerent Optimist on Mythryl: “A few weeks ago, I posted a few lessons I'd learned from experiences…”

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A few weeks ago, I posted a few lessons I'd learned from experiences alongside democratic movements and under authoritarianism. I've since expanded on it, and hope it can offer those of you experiencing, processing and facing down threats to democracy a reason (or two) not to lose hope altogether.

thebelligerentoptimist.ghost.ioNotes From the Edge of DemocracyA few bits of belligerent optimism for anyone feeling the weight of (and perhaps even facing down) authoritarianism.

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