Hayward Zwerling
@hzwerling.bsky.social
Blog: IHaveAnIdea.us
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Democracy: RetireesForDemocracy.org
Retirement syllabus: ihaveanidea.us/designingyourretirement/
Creations: HaywardZwerling.com
Diary: IHaveAnIdea.us/MyRetirementDiary/
Democracy: RetireesForDemocracy.org
Retirement syllabus: ihaveanidea.us/designingyourretirement/
Pennsylvania 1776 Constitution considered & rejected:
"An enormous proportion of property vested in a few individuals is dangerous to the rights, and destructive of the common happiness of mankind; and therefore every free state hath a right by its laws to discourage the possession of such property”
"An enormous proportion of property vested in a few individuals is dangerous to the rights, and destructive of the common happiness of mankind; and therefore every free state hath a right by its laws to discourage the possession of such property”
February 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Pennsylvania 1776 Constitution considered & rejected:
"An enormous proportion of property vested in a few individuals is dangerous to the rights, and destructive of the common happiness of mankind; and therefore every free state hath a right by its laws to discourage the possession of such property”
"An enormous proportion of property vested in a few individuals is dangerous to the rights, and destructive of the common happiness of mankind; and therefore every free state hath a right by its laws to discourage the possession of such property”
I have posted a new entry in My Retirement Diary at ihaveanidea.us/myretirement...
February 17, 2026 at 1:04 AM
I have posted a new entry in My Retirement Diary at ihaveanidea.us/myretirement...
Oust the oligarchs.
Ban the billionaires.
Follow the money.
Anchor America to…
…We the People.
America ain’t no democracy no more:
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
Ban the billionaires.
Follow the money.
Anchor America to…
…We the People.
America ain’t no democracy no more:
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
February 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Oust the oligarchs.
Ban the billionaires.
Follow the money.
Anchor America to…
…We the People.
America ain’t no democracy no more:
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
Ban the billionaires.
Follow the money.
Anchor America to…
…We the People.
America ain’t no democracy no more:
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
Contemporary history has shown that America's democracy is fragile.
Here are 30 second videos of politicians, judges, professors, and historians commenting on the demise of #democracy and the rise of #authoritarianism and #fascism in America.
Don't take my word for it-> ihaveanidea.us/iasad
Here are 30 second videos of politicians, judges, professors, and historians commenting on the demise of #democracy and the rise of #authoritarianism and #fascism in America.
Don't take my word for it-> ihaveanidea.us/iasad
February 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Contemporary history has shown that America's democracy is fragile.
Here are 30 second videos of politicians, judges, professors, and historians commenting on the demise of #democracy and the rise of #authoritarianism and #fascism in America.
Don't take my word for it-> ihaveanidea.us/iasad
Here are 30 second videos of politicians, judges, professors, and historians commenting on the demise of #democracy and the rise of #authoritarianism and #fascism in America.
Don't take my word for it-> ihaveanidea.us/iasad
Oust the oligarchs.
Ban the billionaires.
Follow the money.
Anchor America to…
… We the People.
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
#WeThePeople
#AnchorAmerica
#DemocracyMatters
#democracy
Ban the billionaires.
Follow the money.
Anchor America to…
… We the People.
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
#WeThePeople
#AnchorAmerica
#DemocracyMatters
#democracy
February 15, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Oust the oligarchs.
Ban the billionaires.
Follow the money.
Anchor America to…
… We the People.
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
#WeThePeople
#AnchorAmerica
#DemocracyMatters
#democracy
Ban the billionaires.
Follow the money.
Anchor America to…
… We the People.
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
#WeThePeople
#AnchorAmerica
#DemocracyMatters
#democracy
Oust the oligarchs.
Ban the billionaires.
Anchor America to We the People.
.
.
.
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
.
#WeThePeople #AnchorAmerica #DemocracyMatters
Ban the billionaires.
Anchor America to We the People.
.
.
.
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
.
#WeThePeople #AnchorAmerica #DemocracyMatters
February 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Oust the oligarchs.
Ban the billionaires.
Anchor America to We the People.
.
.
.
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
.
#WeThePeople #AnchorAmerica #DemocracyMatters
Ban the billionaires.
Anchor America to We the People.
.
.
.
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
.
#WeThePeople #AnchorAmerica #DemocracyMatters
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
February 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
America ain’t no democracy no more.
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
“In a statement, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the data provide "unprecedented visibility into funding" from countries that threaten "America's national security." “
Yet Trump and clan have received billions, and she hasn’t uttered a word of criticism.
www.npr.org/2026/02/12/n...
Yet Trump and clan have received billions, and she hasn’t uttered a word of criticism.
www.npr.org/2026/02/12/n...
US Colleges received more than $5 billion in foreign gifts, contracts in 2025
New data from the U.S. Education Department show the extent of international gifts and contracts to colleges and universities.
www.npr.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:57 AM
“In a statement, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the data provide "unprecedented visibility into funding" from countries that threaten "America's national security." “
Yet Trump and clan have received billions, and she hasn’t uttered a word of criticism.
www.npr.org/2026/02/12/n...
Yet Trump and clan have received billions, and she hasn’t uttered a word of criticism.
www.npr.org/2026/02/12/n...
Only the ignorant and willingly ignorant fail to understand that America is no longer a democracy; authoritarianism is our new reality.
Https://ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
Https://ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
February 11, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Only the ignorant and willingly ignorant fail to understand that America is no longer a democracy; authoritarianism is our new reality.
Https://ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
Https://ihaveanidea.us/iasad/
Massachusetts’ reactive Governor
@massgovernor.bsky.social
Attorney General
@massago.bsky.social & dysfunctional legislature must take a proactive stand to defend us from Trump’s authoritarian takeover. Think different! Here’s a plan:
ihaveanidea.us/authoritaria...
@massgovernor.bsky.social
Attorney General
@massago.bsky.social & dysfunctional legislature must take a proactive stand to defend us from Trump’s authoritarian takeover. Think different! Here’s a plan:
ihaveanidea.us/authoritaria...
Massachusetts’ Final Bulwark: A Proactive Defense Against the Authoritarian Tide
As democracy's guardrails fail, Massachusetts must be the final bulwark. Reclaiming our role as the Cradle of Liberty, we must deploy proactive and extra-legal tools.
ihaveanidea.us
February 11, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Massachusetts’ reactive Governor
@massgovernor.bsky.social
Attorney General
@massago.bsky.social & dysfunctional legislature must take a proactive stand to defend us from Trump’s authoritarian takeover. Think different! Here’s a plan:
ihaveanidea.us/authoritaria...
@massgovernor.bsky.social
Attorney General
@massago.bsky.social & dysfunctional legislature must take a proactive stand to defend us from Trump’s authoritarian takeover. Think different! Here’s a plan:
ihaveanidea.us/authoritaria...
Is America Still A Democracy?
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social
Insights from people with experience, knowledge, and wisdom, in 30 seconds.
youtu.be/onDcUCOXDR0
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social
Insights from people with experience, knowledge, and wisdom, in 30 seconds.
youtu.be/onDcUCOXDR0
Is America Still A Democracy?: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
YouTube video by Hayward Zwerling
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Is America Still A Democracy?
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social
Insights from people with experience, knowledge, and wisdom, in 30 seconds.
youtu.be/onDcUCOXDR0
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson @mayorofchicago.bsky.social
Insights from people with experience, knowledge, and wisdom, in 30 seconds.
youtu.be/onDcUCOXDR0
It will take all of We the People to defeat authoritarianism in the USA.
February 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM
It will take all of We the People to defeat authoritarianism in the USA.
Is America Still A Democracy?
Judge J. Michael Luttig (retired)
Insights from people with experience, knowledge, and wisdom, in 30 seconds.
youtu.be/Uh8LDZCygp4
Judge J. Michael Luttig (retired)
Insights from people with experience, knowledge, and wisdom, in 30 seconds.
youtu.be/Uh8LDZCygp4
Is America Still A Democracy? Judge J. Michael Luttig (retired)
YouTube video by Hayward Zwerling
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Is America Still A Democracy?
Judge J. Michael Luttig (retired)
Insights from people with experience, knowledge, and wisdom, in 30 seconds.
youtu.be/Uh8LDZCygp4
Judge J. Michael Luttig (retired)
Insights from people with experience, knowledge, and wisdom, in 30 seconds.
youtu.be/Uh8LDZCygp4
I am pleased to report that my wood platter appears in Jan/Feb issue of Fine Woodworking magazine! @finewoodworking.bsky.social ihaveanidea.us/fine-woodwor...
February 5, 2026 at 8:50 AM
I am pleased to report that my wood platter appears in Jan/Feb issue of Fine Woodworking magazine! @finewoodworking.bsky.social ihaveanidea.us/fine-woodwor...
“Yes, It’s Fascism”
“…the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.“
By Jonathan Rauch
Worth reading.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
“…the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.“
By Jonathan Rauch
Worth reading.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
February 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
“Yes, It’s Fascism”
“…the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.“
By Jonathan Rauch
Worth reading.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
“…the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.“
By Jonathan Rauch
Worth reading.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
“Yes, It’s Fascism”
“…the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.“
By Jonathan Rauch
Worth reading.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
“…the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.“
By Jonathan Rauch
Worth reading.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
February 2, 2026 at 8:19 PM
“Yes, It’s Fascism”
“…the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.“
By Jonathan Rauch
Worth reading.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
“…the resemblances are too many and too strong to deny.“
By Jonathan Rauch
Worth reading.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Everybody needs to understand that Trump is erasing America’s democracy and Making America an Authoritarian State [MAAS] at a record pace:
February 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Everybody needs to understand that Trump is erasing America’s democracy and Making America an Authoritarian State [MAAS] at a record pace:
This judicial decision was a delight to read: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
US District Judge Fred Biery's opinion ordering release of 5-year-old Liam Arias and father
A federal judge has ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejos Ramos and his father from the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, according to a ruling obtained by CNN.
www.documentcloud.org
February 1, 2026 at 12:56 PM
This judicial decision was a delight to read: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
To @massago.bsky.social
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Stop PERFORMATIVE POLITICS.
Do something meaningful.
Here are some suggestions.
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Stop PERFORMATIVE POLITICS.
Do something meaningful.
Here are some suggestions.
January 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
To @massago.bsky.social
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Stop PERFORMATIVE POLITICS.
Do something meaningful.
Here are some suggestions.
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Stop PERFORMATIVE POLITICS.
Do something meaningful.
Here are some suggestions.
To @massgovernor.bsky.social
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Stop PERFORMATIVE POLITICS.
Do something meaningful.
Here are some suggestions.
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Stop PERFORMATIVE POLITICS.
Do something meaningful.
Here are some suggestions.
January 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
To @massgovernor.bsky.social
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Stop PERFORMATIVE POLITICS.
Do something meaningful.
Here are some suggestions.
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Stop PERFORMATIVE POLITICS.
Do something meaningful.
Here are some suggestions.
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
@Warren.senate.gov
@Schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@Markey.senate.gov
@Pressley.house.gov
DEFUND ICE!
Uphold your oath to the Constitution or resign.
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
@Warren.senate.gov
@Schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@Markey.senate.gov
@Pressley.house.gov
DEFUND ICE!
Uphold your oath to the Constitution or resign.
The Height of Close-Combat Weaponry Is on This Woman’s Doorstep
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:12 PM
ICE IS TRUMP’s ARMY ATTACKING AMERICANS!
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
@Warren.senate.gov
@Schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@Markey.senate.gov
@Pressley.house.gov
DEFUND ICE!
Uphold your oath to the Constitution or resign.
Seeing is believing:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
@Warren.senate.gov
@Schumer.senate.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@Markey.senate.gov
@Pressley.house.gov
DEFUND ICE!
Uphold your oath to the Constitution or resign.