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The Anatomy of Autocracy: Timothy Snyder (2021)

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Do You Need a Blue Ribbon Commission to Write a First Draft of History?

Timothy snyder, professor history at yale university. He says there's no easy solution to the politics of grievance that we're seeing in America. But he suggests three things that are helpful: being shocked and taking responsibility for what you do. The welfare state is really important; health care isn't immediately going to change political views but it does create a sense of predictability which makes it easier for all s to listen to one another.

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