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Read more about the article 21st Century Democracies, Lost and Found

21st Century Democracies, Lost and Found

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:May 10, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/International
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What Hungary's election ending Orban's rule can teach us in the U.S.

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Read more about the article Tax Day

Tax Day

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:April 15, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/International
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I'm among those who stand to lose my right to vote if the SAVE Act passes, and what that means at tax time.

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Read more about the article Ukraine: Four Years of War, Terror, and Resilience

Ukraine: Four Years of War, Terror, and Resilience

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:February 24, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/International
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How to help Ukraine as the Russian invasion enters its fifth year and the U.S. government switches sides.

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Read more about the article Celebration of Creativity

Celebration of Creativity

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:February 9, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/International/Languages
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Celebrating Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance and the joy of freedom and diversity that it embodied.

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Read more about the article The Dignity of a Free People

The Dignity of a Free People

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:January 23, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/International
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The concept of dignity and what it means for people resisting the encroachment of dictators.

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Read more about the article Vigil for Good

Vigil for Good

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:January 14, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/Germany
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Attending a church vigil for Renee Nicole Good and honoring a church and its pastor who stood up against a dictatorship four decades ago.

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Read more about the article The Dictators’ Teams

The Dictators’ Teams

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:December 17, 2025
  • Post category:Blog/International/Portugal
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The history of dictators using sports as a means of gaining support and loyalty during the Cold War and today, along with an audiobook sale for Eyes Open.

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Read more about the article Outside the U.S. and Alarmed? How You Can Help

Outside the U.S. and Alarmed? How You Can Help

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:October 12, 2025
  • Post category:Blog/Chile/International
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If you're a reader of this blog outside the U.S., a list of ways you can support people fighting for democracy in the U.S.

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Read more about the article The Grim Reaper and the Dictator

The Grim Reaper and the Dictator

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:September 3, 2025
  • Post category:Blog/International
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Why rumors surrounding a leader's demise are endemic to dictatorships and why only the good die young.

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Read more about the article Eyes Open Audiobook Promotion!

Eyes Open Audiobook Promotion!

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 11, 2025
  • Post category:Blog/Portugal/Writing
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Announcing a 50% discount on the audiobook of Eyes Open and why it's a great choice for beach or road trip listening.

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