Democracy Diary

March 2026

Abandon Hope - and Fear

On why we need more cutesy Evidence-Action-Justice-Everybody signs in our houses, and why the Republicans' biggest mistake may have been showing…

Mar 19 • Jonna Higgins-Freese

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"What is there left to say?"

From "Africa is a Country" (which is a weird name for an online magazine about how Africa is 55 countries, but I think maybe it's ironic?)

Mar 3 • Jonna Higgins-Freese

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February 2026

October 2025

An Amazing and Experience at the Capitol that confirms (again) that no one is coming to save us

In which I am asked to speak on the Capitol steps (see what I did there?) and then have appalling conversations with Dems who are clueless? feckless? a…

Oct 29, 2025 • Jonna Higgins-Freese

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August 2025

Henry and I speaking at the Fighting Oligarchy Rally in Davenport on Friday

Don't let the rich sacrifice my family on the altar of their god, greed

Aug 21, 2025 • Jonna Higgins-Freese

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July 2025

Talking with a Republican about the bill

Guest post from a friend

Jul 2, 2025 • Jonna Higgins-Freese

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June 2025

The oldest play in the book

Soon they will tell you we've always been at war with Iran. Also, I probably retract yesterday's praise for Newsom.

Jun 15, 2025 • Jonna Higgins-Freese

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Gavin Newsom takes a break from being an absolute wanker

I guess people are complicated and sometimes notice that the middle they want to retreat to is getting four year olds locked in basements without water.

Jun 15, 2025 • Jonna Higgins-Freese

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Joni Scrooge lies even when she tells the truth

Her hate church creed: All people have the right to an early death, oppression, and the pursuit of an affordable prescription

Jun 13, 2025 • Jonna Higgins-Freese

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