Darla Minnich
@darlaminnich.bsky.social
Wife, mom 2 amazing sons. 💙 my job-working towards inclusive democracy, running outdoors, yoga, & Peloton cycling.
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I was honored to attend the inaugural Kettering Democracy Prize ceremony this evening. I’ll have more to share soon. It was an incredibly inspirational evening, w/ two amazing laureates.
The Truth: democracy is up to us and we all, together, can build the country we deserve.
The Truth: democracy is up to us and we all, together, can build the country we deserve.
As we conclude tonight’s program, we thank you for joining us for the inaugural #KetteringDemocracyPrize and for standing alongside those whose extraordinary courage and steadfast commitment continue to shape a more inclusive democratic future.
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
I was honored to attend the inaugural Kettering Democracy Prize ceremony this evening. I’ll have more to share soon. It was an incredibly inspirational evening, w/ two amazing laureates.
The Truth: democracy is up to us and we all, together, can build the country we deserve.
The Truth: democracy is up to us and we all, together, can build the country we deserve.
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NEW RESEARCH
Americans who embrace Christian nationalism more likely to agree situation f/ people with disabilities is good as it is, disabled people demand too much from rest of society, & there have been enough societal efforts in favor of people w/ disabilities.
academic.oup.com/socpro/advan...
Americans who embrace Christian nationalism more likely to agree situation f/ people with disabilities is good as it is, disabled people demand too much from rest of society, & there have been enough societal efforts in favor of people w/ disabilities.
academic.oup.com/socpro/advan...
October 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
NEW RESEARCH
Americans who embrace Christian nationalism more likely to agree situation f/ people with disabilities is good as it is, disabled people demand too much from rest of society, & there have been enough societal efforts in favor of people w/ disabilities.
academic.oup.com/socpro/advan...
Americans who embrace Christian nationalism more likely to agree situation f/ people with disabilities is good as it is, disabled people demand too much from rest of society, & there have been enough societal efforts in favor of people w/ disabilities.
academic.oup.com/socpro/advan...
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The 16th annual American Values Survey from @prri.org is live! I break down some of the findings here and encourage you to check out the full report.
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How do religious Americans view the current state of the US?
Highlighting some findings from the 16th annual American Values Survey from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI).
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October 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The 16th annual American Values Survey from @prri.org is live! I break down some of the findings here and encourage you to check out the full report.
open.substack.com/pub/andrewwh...
open.substack.com/pub/andrewwh...
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🚨 🚨 NEW WHITEBOARD
A quick whiteboard explaining how the Democrats position on ACA subsidies stops a downward spiral of a spike in both costs and the number of uninsured Americans.
No wonder most Americans support our stance.
WATCH
A quick whiteboard explaining how the Democrats position on ACA subsidies stops a downward spiral of a spike in both costs and the number of uninsured Americans.
No wonder most Americans support our stance.
WATCH
October 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🚨 🚨 NEW WHITEBOARD
A quick whiteboard explaining how the Democrats position on ACA subsidies stops a downward spiral of a spike in both costs and the number of uninsured Americans.
No wonder most Americans support our stance.
WATCH
A quick whiteboard explaining how the Democrats position on ACA subsidies stops a downward spiral of a spike in both costs and the number of uninsured Americans.
No wonder most Americans support our stance.
WATCH
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"Any healthy democracy includes widespread civic participation, fair & free elections open to all, equal civil rights, & an appreciation of diversity . . . Christian nationalism opposes these factors in at least three aspects."
andrewwhitehead.substack.com/p/how-christ...
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How Christian Nationalism Weakens Democracy and What Can Be Done about It
Social scientific research provides evidence of how Christian nationalism and, by extension, initiatives like Project 2025 pose a threat to any pluralistic, democratic society.
andrewwhitehead.substack.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
"Any healthy democracy includes widespread civic participation, fair & free elections open to all, equal civil rights, & an appreciation of diversity . . . Christian nationalism opposes these factors in at least three aspects."
andrewwhitehead.substack.com/p/how-christ...
andrewwhitehead.substack.com/p/how-christ...
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@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social: It's not backsliding, it's a march to dictatorship.
Only @thebulwark.com
Only @thebulwark.com
August 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social: It's not backsliding, it's a march to dictatorship.
Only @thebulwark.com
Only @thebulwark.com
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This is my first column with @kettering.org f/ their "From Many, We" series. I'll be writing more on Christian nationalism & how it is shaping the moment we find ourselves in.
I hope we can work toward building a country of the people, by the people, & f/ the people, not just a select few.
I hope we can work toward building a country of the people, by the people, & f/ the people, not just a select few.
The NY Times says this administration considers diversity "taboo."
A healthy democracy includes a robust appreciation f/ diversity & widespread civic participation.
Research from the last 10+ years shows Christian nationalism threatens democracy in at least 3 ways:
kettering.org/how-christia...
A healthy democracy includes a robust appreciation f/ diversity & widespread civic participation.
Research from the last 10+ years shows Christian nationalism threatens democracy in at least 3 ways:
kettering.org/how-christia...
How Christian Nationalism Weakens Democracy and What Can Be Done about It
Social scientific research provides evidence of how Christian nationalism and, by extension, initiatives like Project 2025 pose a threat to any pluralistic, democratic society.
kettering.org
August 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This is my first column with @kettering.org f/ their "From Many, We" series. I'll be writing more on Christian nationalism & how it is shaping the moment we find ourselves in.
I hope we can work toward building a country of the people, by the people, & f/ the people, not just a select few.
I hope we can work toward building a country of the people, by the people, & f/ the people, not just a select few.
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The newest round of Gerrymandering.
Attack on mail voting.
Attack on census.
The model Trump is following actually conducts elections—because they want to claim legitimacy/mandate.
They just rig them in advance so they can’t lose.
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Attack on mail voting.
Attack on census.
The model Trump is following actually conducts elections—because they want to claim legitimacy/mandate.
They just rig them in advance so they can’t lose.
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August 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The newest round of Gerrymandering.
Attack on mail voting.
Attack on census.
The model Trump is following actually conducts elections—because they want to claim legitimacy/mandate.
They just rig them in advance so they can’t lose.
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Attack on mail voting.
Attack on census.
The model Trump is following actually conducts elections—because they want to claim legitimacy/mandate.
They just rig them in advance so they can’t lose.
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Don't say "birthing person."
Don't say "incarcerated person."
Don't say "the unhoused."
Don't say "chest feeding."
Don't say "centering.
Don't say "Latinx."
When voters hear this, they think Democrats are out of touch crazy people. Just talk normal. Be normal.
Don't say "incarcerated person."
Don't say "the unhoused."
Don't say "chest feeding."
Don't say "centering.
Don't say "Latinx."
When voters hear this, they think Democrats are out of touch crazy people. Just talk normal. Be normal.
August 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Don't say "birthing person."
Don't say "incarcerated person."
Don't say "the unhoused."
Don't say "chest feeding."
Don't say "centering.
Don't say "Latinx."
When voters hear this, they think Democrats are out of touch crazy people. Just talk normal. Be normal.
Don't say "incarcerated person."
Don't say "the unhoused."
Don't say "chest feeding."
Don't say "centering.
Don't say "Latinx."
When voters hear this, they think Democrats are out of touch crazy people. Just talk normal. Be normal.
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In the dark of night, they came to erase our show of solidarity, our declaration that we will never forget.
The cowards who feel threatened by our lives should feel lucky they didn’t have to bury the ones they love — then watch the state come & desecrate their memory.
The cowards who feel threatened by our lives should feel lucky they didn’t have to bury the ones they love — then watch the state come & desecrate their memory.
In the dead of night, Ron DeSantis ordered the rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse memorial painted over — defacing a sacred space in the heart of Orlando that honors the 49 lives stolen in one of the deadliest massacres in U.S. history.
August 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
In the dark of night, they came to erase our show of solidarity, our declaration that we will never forget.
The cowards who feel threatened by our lives should feel lucky they didn’t have to bury the ones they love — then watch the state come & desecrate their memory.
The cowards who feel threatened by our lives should feel lucky they didn’t have to bury the ones they love — then watch the state come & desecrate their memory.
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“Mike Johnson told Ohio voters that an independent commission would be bad in Ohio, and supported a devious strategy to kill it. Less than a year later, he now declares that a similar commission in California counters gerrymandering and should be respected.”
Johnson’s gaslighting:
Johnson’s gaslighting:
Mike Johnson’s Gerrymandering Gaslighting
Projection at Its Finest
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August 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“Mike Johnson told Ohio voters that an independent commission would be bad in Ohio, and supported a devious strategy to kill it. Less than a year later, he now declares that a similar commission in California counters gerrymandering and should be respected.”
Johnson’s gaslighting:
Johnson’s gaslighting:
💗 Nicolle Wallace!
"But at this moment, this very moment, all of us not only should, but must, rise to our feet and demonstrate to Donald Trump our full support of this American patriot and hero of America’s free press.
There will not be another moment.”
There will not be another moment.”
August 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
💗 Nicolle Wallace!
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A case study of how broken Ohio is….
This is the very definition of a broken system. In Ohio, we prioritize private school students over public school students when it comes to busing — and it’s all tied to our Republican-controlled legislature’s budget choices. 👇🧵
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ohio requires buses for private school kids. Public school students have to find their own ride
School districts are responsible for transporting private and charter school kids, leaving thousands of public school students behind
www.theguardian.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A case study of how broken Ohio is….
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I talk to people all the time who want to know what they can do to start fighting back against Donald Trump.
The answer is simple: Use your voice.
The answer is simple: Use your voice.
June 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I talk to people all the time who want to know what they can do to start fighting back against Donald Trump.
The answer is simple: Use your voice.
The answer is simple: Use your voice.
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James Comey
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James Comey | Substack
Former government person, author, teacher, father, grandfather. Tall and really quite funny. Click to read James Comey, a Substack publication. Launched a few seconds ago.
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May 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
James Comey
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The brilliant Judge Luttig sharing FACTUAL insights on the administration's lawlessness. You won't want to miss this gift article.
May 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The brilliant Judge Luttig sharing FACTUAL insights on the administration's lawlessness. You won't want to miss this gift article.
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While anti-equality legislators keep trying to erase our community, @chastenbuttigieg.bsky.social is right: LGBTQ+ families are a piece of a modern American family.
There’s room for all of us at the table.
There’s room for all of us at the table.
May 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
While anti-equality legislators keep trying to erase our community, @chastenbuttigieg.bsky.social is right: LGBTQ+ families are a piece of a modern American family.
There’s room for all of us at the table.
There’s room for all of us at the table.
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Schools. Parks. Public lands.
Ohio GOP keeps selling us off to the highest bidder. While we pay the price.
Ohio GOP keeps selling us off to the highest bidder. While we pay the price.
Ohio oil & gas commission okays fracking part of Valley Run WA. Then security prevents reporter from asking a question. bit.ly/4jJrSoE
DNR claims it's trying to improve "media access" at meetings. How abt citizen access?
@julie-g.bsky.social @laurahancock.bsky.social @davidpepperoh.bsky.social
DNR claims it's trying to improve "media access" at meetings. How abt citizen access?
@julie-g.bsky.social @laurahancock.bsky.social @davidpepperoh.bsky.social
Ohio opens more state land for fracking, then police officer physically prevents a reporter from asking questions
A state commission approved fracking in one wildlife area and delayed action on thousands more acres. Then, police physically barred a reporter from asking questions.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Schools. Parks. Public lands.
Ohio GOP keeps selling us off to the highest bidder. While we pay the price.
Ohio GOP keeps selling us off to the highest bidder. While we pay the price.
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“On Monday, Luttig told MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace that Trump's comments ‘are perhaps the most important words ever spoken by a president of the United States.’ He added that the story is ‘one of the most important stories of our times.’”
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Trump uttered 'most important words ever spoken' by a president: conservative ex-judge
Conservative former Judge Michael Luttig pointed to the recent interview President Donald Trump did and called it possibly the "most important" statement made by a U.S. president. The comment was part...
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May 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
“On Monday, Luttig told MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace that Trump's comments ‘are perhaps the most important words ever spoken by a president of the United States.’ He added that the story is ‘one of the most important stories of our times.’”
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Very soon, I’ll provide a toolkit on how you can help fight back against this in Ohio (which we must do loudly), and other states.
But first, I wanted to ensure folks knew how dangerous this all was.
For my whiteboard and my newsletter on this, link here: davidpepper.substack.com/p/name-it-vo...
But first, I wanted to ensure folks knew how dangerous this all was.
For my whiteboard and my newsletter on this, link here: davidpepper.substack.com/p/name-it-vo...
🚨 🚨 Name It: Voter Registration Manipulation
The Unseen Threat To Democracy, WAY Beyond The "Save Act"
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May 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Very soon, I’ll provide a toolkit on how you can help fight back against this in Ohio (which we must do loudly), and other states.
But first, I wanted to ensure folks knew how dangerous this all was.
For my whiteboard and my newsletter on this, link here: davidpepper.substack.com/p/name-it-vo...
But first, I wanted to ensure folks knew how dangerous this all was.
For my whiteboard and my newsletter on this, link here: davidpepper.substack.com/p/name-it-vo...
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Trump literally posted the image on his own social media account...
May 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Trump literally posted the image on his own social media account...
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This is a shockingly mistaken understanding of due process by Stephen Miller. It is likely this misunderstanding that is informing the President’s misunderstanding.
May 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is a shockingly mistaken understanding of due process by Stephen Miller. It is likely this misunderstanding that is informing the President’s misunderstanding.
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Amazing support for public education outside the Statehouse!
Time to make it the same INSIDE this corrupted place.
Time to make it the same INSIDE this corrupted place.
May 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Amazing support for public education outside the Statehouse!
Time to make it the same INSIDE this corrupted place.
Time to make it the same INSIDE this corrupted place.
@davidpepperoh.bsky.social is brilliant!
Organizers believed that citizens had a right to hear what their so-called Representative—even in his absence—says about their concerns and questions in other settings and in public.
So they used AI to draw from his own words and public positions to simulate how he might answer
….
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So they used AI to draw from his own words and public positions to simulate how he might answer
….
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FULL VIDEO: “ChatGOP” and the Empty Chair Town Hall Meeting
Yesterday’s International Response for our Middletown Meeting
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April 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
@davidpepperoh.bsky.social is brilliant!