An Event: In Conversation with Steve Schmidt

A couple of weeks ago, Steve Schmidt reached out to suggest our readers might enjoy a live event where we discuss issues, share similar and different views, and take questions.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 7, 8-9 p.m. EST, we’re on!

We’ll talk about the state of our democracy, the stress on our institutions and the challenges they face, and especially, the context of the diminishment of the rule of law.

What hooked me was Steve’s observation that much of what the Nazis did between 1933 and 1945 was legal—at least under laws they passed. Authoritarian regimes often try to appear lawful so they can remain within the community of civilized nations. That knowledge underlines how important it is for us to be aware of and question developments in U.S. law, including the reversal of long-standing precedent, like abortion rights, and the erosion of civil rights, like voting rights. This is especially true when courts reverse course, seemingly more because of changes in personnel than due to changes in the facts and the law. When politics override justice, abuses of political power—for instance in states like Florida, Arizona, and Texas—are often aimed at the most vulnerable populations.

• What does it mean to be a rule of law country? Is it ever appropriate to defy a law?

• What are we entitled to expect from our courts? Are they living up to that, and if not, what should be done?

• What does it mean to have a former president who is under indictment?

These are just some of the many questions and topics that Steve and I will cover in our one-hour conversation, which will be moderated by Suzy Shuster, an Emmy Award–winning broadcaster and the founder of Magnetic Media Group.

This event is accessible to all subscribers, both paid and free. I hope you’ll join us!

Please pre-register with Zoom for this event at the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oduusrjguH9K1k6tcLgbrAqmAgakfn07R

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We’re in this together,

Joyce