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The Price of Apathy: Rediscovering Civic Duty in Troubled Times

How Authoritarianism Threatens Our Republic—and What History Teaches Us About Fighting Back

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Taylor Darcy
May 02, 2025
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The Old Car We Took for Granted

Imagine owning a classic car—reliable, cherished, but showing signs of wear. Over time, you overlook the rust, the sputtering engine, the worn-out tires. One day, someone attempts to steal it. Suddenly, you realize its value. You fight to reclaim it, and once it’s back, you commit to restori…

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