​Exploring 50 years of #protest songs that echo America’s struggles with war, justice, identity, and hope. Read more: https://loom.ly/NRq5lR4#protest #thefulcrum

Amid shifting legal and civic landscapes, Disability Rights South Dakota defends the dignity, equality, and inclusion of people with disabilities. Read more: https://loom.ly/3R4nuho #thefulcrum

How the removal of key government datasets is eliminating the public's ability to see reality and enabling narrative control. Read more: https://loom.ly/xZ5uBQc #thefulcrum

The growing divide between Donald #Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene over H-1B visas reveals the true, often misunderstood, meaning and hierarchy of priorities within Trumpian #MAGA politics. Read more: https://loom.ly/0luFx_I#Trump#MAGA#thefulcrum

Congress is considering a bipartisan bill to mint a new $2.50 coin for America’s 250th anniversary, reviving a historic 1926 design and separate from the debated Trump coin. Read more: https://loom.ly/txYIBB0 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

A deep look at how "All in the Family" remains a striking mirror of American politics, class tensions, and cultural manipulation—proving its relevance decades later. Read more: https://loom.ly/Jy-U_Eo #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

America faces a growing food emergency as political gridlock deepens hunger. Communities are stepping in, but real change requires engaged, accountable citizens. Read more: https://loom.ly/jItJrIo #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Learn why the toxic polarization narrative is misleading and how simple, year-round tips for constructive dialogue are more useful than holiday-specific advice. Read more: https://loom.ly/smhFzSs #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

The Fulcrum expands opportunities for the next generation of #journalists. After the success of the inaugural Fulcrum Fellowship this year, we will host two cohorts of students in 2026 🙌🏽 Read more https://loom.ly/xWEb3-M#journalists #education #TheFulcrum

America’s healthcare debate misses the real crisis: soaring care costs. Discover how inattentional blindness hides the $5.6T gorilla reshaping policy, work, and rural communities. Read more: https://loom.ly/UEteflw #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Across governors’ races, mayoral contests, and city councils, women won decisively in 2024. See why representation grows when election systems support equal opportunity. Read more: https://loom.ly/OZO4Us4 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Maine’s Rick Bennett has championed ranked-choice voting, open primaries, dark money reforms, and voter-first leadership for decades. Discover how his independence and bipartisan problem-solving have shaped Maine’s political landscape. Read more: https://loom.ly/SknFY5c #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Community foundations across the U.S. are proving that local collaboration can unite neighbors, strengthen communities, and drive real change. Read more: https://loom.ly/r3AhEdE #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

How ICE’s 25-year rise has fueled fear, voter suppression, and abuses of power—and what it means for the future of U.S. democracy. Read more: https://loom.ly/aYdgSO8 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

​Wisconsin municipal clerk and horror movie buff Toya Harrell discusses her experiences serving her community and administering elections at the municipal level. Read more: https://loom.ly/bIRz12M #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

The rising cost of #food was front and center in people’s minds during the 2024 #election, and it has gotten worse. Learn how communities are coming together to help each other this #Thanksgiving: https://loom.ly/86ISFVI#food#election#Thanksgiving#The50 #Virginia #foodinsecurity

How President #Trump's use of clemency for allies like Rudy #Giuliani and other 2020 #election deniers is an effort to "whitewash history and damage #democracy. Read more: https://loom.ly/9UpQWPU#Trump#Giuliani#election#democracy#thefulcrum

How the decline in attention span and the rise of "brain rot" threaten #democracy and civic engagement. Read more: https://loom.ly/wN5ZRZM#democracy #thefulcrum

#Trump’s praise of Zohran #Mamdani sparks #GOP backlash, fractures party messaging on inflation, affordability, and 2026 #elections. Read more: https://loom.ly/pGxAbaw#Trump#Mamdani#GOP#elections#thefulcrum

A deep dive into Congressional #termlimits, debating the merits of a 12-year consecutive limit. Read more: https://loom.ly/jYDBya0#termlimits #thefulcrum

Five proposed reforms to restore Congressional authority and rebalance the checks and balances system against executive overreach, particularly under the #Trump administration. Read more: https://loom.ly/87u4hQA#Trump #thefulcrum.us

Discover how to sustain the momentum by becoming a "good steward" of local information on online platforms. Read more: https://loom.ly/mnnCcoY #election #thefulcrum

Fortune 500 CEOs warn that Trump 2.0 is ignoring core business principles taught in AACSB schools, destabilizing markets, disrupting supply chains, and undermining U.S. economic institutions. Read more: https://loom.ly/s3q_q-4 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Dr. Valentina Greco reflects on how accent bias, internalized gatekeeping, and hidden prejudices shape academia—and how true change begins by confronting our own discomfort. Read more: https://loom.ly/6QPGAq8 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

A call to rethink AI governance argues that the real danger isn’t what AI might do—but what we’ll fail to do with it. Meet TFWM: The Future We’ll Miss. Read more: https://loom.ly/2A0aYnE #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

The Supreme Court weighs Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, probing executive authority, rising consumer costs, manufacturing strain, and the future of U.S. trade governance. Read more: https://loom.ly/G6pINdU #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

On World Children’s Day, and beyond, there's a call to confront escalating online sexual violence against children and adopt holistic, preventative, and tech-strong child protection strategies. Read more: https://loom.ly/X0v5O10 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

A deep look at what “American values” truly mean, contrasting liberal, conservative, and MAGA interpretations through the lens of the Declaration and Constitution. Read more: https://loom.ly/EH--pwQ #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

An analysis of the 530 lawsuits filed against the Trump administration in 2025, how they compare to past presidents, key Supreme Court rulings, and what unresolved cases could mean for constitutional checks and balances. Read more: https://loom.ly/Luxv99g #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

A comparative look at how New Jersey and Texas regulate refinery and chemical-plant pollution—and how weakened federal protections leave communities breathing unequal risks. Read more: https://loom.ly/bKRlEh0 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

The real story is not simply about the fate of a bill. It is about political courage—and the cost of breaking ranks with #DonaldTrump. Read more: https://loom.ly/JEZnrV4#DonaldTrump #EpsteinFiles #thefulcrum

A deep dive into ongoing threats to U.S. democracy—from MAGA election interference and state voting restrictions to filibuster risks—as America approaches 2026 and 2028. Read more: https://loom.ly/YEV-U3w #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

A look at how the “welfare queen” myth—from Linda Taylor to modern AI deepfakes—racializes poverty, masks systemic corruption, and fuels political scapegoating. Read more: https://loom.ly/yu1npWE #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

U.S. science faces a growing crisis as NIH and NSF funding cuts shrink the STEM pipeline, threaten innovation, and push young researchers out of the field. Read more: https://loom.ly/zkef7cY #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Zohran Mamdani’s stunning NYC win marks a turning point for the Democratic Party, revealing generational revolt, establishment decline, and a new progressive wave. Read more: https://loom.ly/XKXqmsU #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

How the rigid policing of the gender binary, often fueled by #transphobia, unfairly targets all #women—particularly Black women and #female athletes—and why true protection requires demanding justice and inclusion for all women. Read more: https://loom.ly/CxzjK4g#transphobia#women#female#thefulcrum

Templeton explores the historical, statistical, and psychological evidence linking male behavior to global conflict, crime, and 'destructive self-interest. Read more: https://loom.ly/imo4o1I #thefulcrum

Fulcrum Roundtable discusses the moral and civil rights implications of increased #ICE raids and #NationalGuard deployment under the #Trump Administration. Read more: https://loom.ly/b508ajY#ICE#NationalGuard#Trump#thefulcrum

A personal journey through Alabama reveals a family's buried racist past, confronting slavery, lynching, and civil-rights history while seeking truth, healing, and accountability. Read more: https://loom.ly/XBv0_E8 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

The Fulcrum's latest "Congress Bill Spotlight" covers the fight over rescinding Medals of Honor from U.S. soldiers at Wounded Knee, the political clash surrounding the Remove the Stain Act, and what’s at stake for historical justice. Read more: https://loom.ly/uf9zL2A #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Robert Reich, Heather Lofthouse, and others ask: How can Americans make real change? The answer lies in building relationships that drive lasting advocacy. Read more: https://loom.ly/ookSWfA #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Looking for meaningful holiday reads? New books by Jeffrey Rosen and Jill Lepore illuminate America’s founding ideals and the enduring power of the Constitution. Read more: https://loom.ly/ws2XXF0 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

America’s drug policy focuses on punishment, not prevention. It’s time to treat addiction as a health issue—with education, compassion, and harm reduction. Read more: https://loom.ly/kstNH80 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

​In The Fulcrum’s “Judges on Democracy” series, a Reagan-appointed jurist calls for renewed vigilance to protect the rule of law, judicial independence, and constitutional checks and balances. Read more: https://loom.ly/4IZjJ0c #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

John Lennon’s “Imagine” comforts, but his forgotten songs like “Working Class Hero” and “Gimme Some Truth” confront power — and that’s why they’ve been buried. Read more: https://loom.ly/Tpf95AU #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

When ICE detains U.S. veterans, it betrays the very people who swore to defend America. These arrests expose a moral failure in our immigration system. Read more: https://loom.ly/TG3DFIw #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

AI is reshaping politics like social media did for Obama. From relational organizing to deepfakes, explore how technology will define the 2026 elections. Read more: https://loom.ly/OI04yOA #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Ronald L. Hirsch writes how America’s founding ideals demand government action to ensure equality in food, housing, education, and health care for all citizens. Read more: https://loom.ly/Ts8r4xA #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Major redistricting cases in Louisiana and Texas threaten the Voting Rights Act and the representation of Black and Latino voters across the South. Read more: https://loom.ly/KbwdIdo #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

As Hurricane Melissa breaks records, scientists warn Earth’s life-support systems are failing—while U.S. leaders censor climate data and delay real action. Read more: https://loom.ly/daPuMIg #thefulcrum #citizenconnect