Oct 31, 2021 • 8M

When a Jewel of Democracy is Lost (audio)

For over two centuries, America's dedication to the peaceful transfer of power was a shining expression of its commitment to democracy

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Steven Beschloss
Audio recordings of regular posts, narrated by author and journalist Steven Beschloss, focused on democracy, justice, politics and society.
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This is not a photo of the peaceful transfer of power. From January 6, 2021. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images)

Dear Friends,

As I note in this audio post read aloud here (for paid subscribers only), it’s hard to overstate the shattering consequence of Donald Trump’s refusal to follow the country’s sacred commitment to the peaceful transfer of power. Much…

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