January 20th, 2025: A National Day of Mourning

Following Trump’s inauguration, a reality many thought we’d put behind us has reared its ugly head

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Many of my articles on politics of recent weeks have been rooted in an optimism pointed toward the bleak future ahead. I believe that real causes for hope exist. I’m not of the mind that thinks Trump’s inauguration means that all is lost. But it’s hard to deny that it represents a dark day for American democracy and for t…