I haven’t posted on Substack in a long time, but here’s a recent essay/memoir meditation on a world gone mad. I’d be most grateful (assuming you like what you’ve read) if you share with others. More to come & thanks, Carol Muske-Dukes “You can’t eat democracy!” proclaims a pop-up dictator, his photo op: a hot slice of crocodile grin and a wink. Voila President Bukele of El Salvador, who dispensed with due process and the constitution in a countrywide crackdown on gangs and gang violence, leading to a 90% approval rating.
Thanks for this important piece Carol -- so worth sharing. Hard to believe we've lived through Roosevelt (FDR), Nixon and now this, all in a lifetime. We must work hard, turn heads, read and refute out loud. For those who missed it do read Robert Pinsky's Op-Ed piece in January 19th NY Times. Another awakening.
an uncomfortable yet very clear perspective, and as always, your words are like crystal. These days, I find myself holding my breath a lot, like little kids when they hear their parents fighting. I hope the next sound is not a door slamming shut...💔
Thanks for this important piece Carol -- so worth sharing. Hard to believe we've lived through Roosevelt (FDR), Nixon and now this, all in a lifetime. We must work hard, turn heads, read and refute out loud. For those who missed it do read Robert Pinsky's Op-Ed piece in January 19th NY Times. Another awakening.
Beautiful piece--puts the last 50+ years into
an uncomfortable yet very clear perspective, and as always, your words are like crystal. These days, I find myself holding my breath a lot, like little kids when they hear their parents fighting. I hope the next sound is not a door slamming shut...💔