A recurring theme you hear from me is that our democracy is in jeopardy and we must act decisively to save it.

I double down on that theme in this week’s program, asking my friends on the Left to avoid demonizing people who voted for Trump. Labeling Trump voters as stupid or racist is not only inaccurate, it’s counterproductive.

Given the murder of Charlie Kirk this week, I need to weigh in even more strongly against some of the comments being posted in my Facebook feed:

“Finally a political hack paying his dues!”

“He made his bed now he’s lying in it!”

“[W]e thank him for giving the ultimate sacrifice to support/protect the 2nd Amendment.”

These comments are neither kind nor helpful. Now, more than ever, if we’re going to rebuild a sense of unified purpose in America, non-violence must be our creed and our method. Continue Reading →