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Insurrection Act Loopholes Raise Alarms

⚖️ In this Lest We Forget History episode, Lillian Cauldwell shares expert warnings about Insurrection Act loopholes and the dangers of unchecked authority. Learn how past reform efforts failed and why reckless military use could provoke a public reckoning demanding reform.

Burned U.S. government document with black redaction bars and a "DESTROYED" file folder, symbolizing erasure of presidential accountability.

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Erasing Accountability: Lessons from History

Lillian Cauldwell investigates how erasing accountability threatens democracy. Learn what history teaches us—and what’s at risk today.

Parchment copy of the Bill of Rights with quill and ink, symbolizing the protection of individual freedoms in the U.S. Constitution.

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Why the Bill of Rights Was Essential

Lillian Cauldwell explores the origins of the Bill of Rights and how Madison’s insistence on clear protections for liberty shaped U.S. democracy.

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Sanctuary Cities: Lest We Forget Historical

Lillian Cauldwell delves into the origins of Sanctuary cities in the United States

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What History Tells Us – Lest We Forget Historical

By distorting the truth through lies, manipulation, and exaggeration, Hitler crafted a version of history that served his agenda and silenced dissent.

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Lest We Forget: The Power of College Protests

Are we truly free to exercise this right without facing consequences?

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Special Reports: Authoritarian Vision Board

The administration appears to be steering away from the principles of a Republic or Democracy, aiming instead for a system where the rule of one dominates the many

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Special Report: Your Voice Can Make a Difference

Your Voice Matters: Simple Ways to Strengthen Our Democracy Even in uncertain times, one thing remains true: every voice has value. You don’t have to run for office or speak at a rally to make a difference. There are quiet, powerful ways to…

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Power and the Presidency: Overreach in U.S. History

Lillian challenges us to reflect on the safeguards designed to prevent such overreach and asks the critical question: Are we doing enough to stop the rise of unchecked power and prevent the emergence of a dictator?

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Special Reports w/Lillian C.: Tennessee Bill

A Tennessee state senator shared with Newsweek that representatives might feel pressured to support these policies, even if they raise constitutional concerns.