Episode 23: Declining Democracies and Human Rights
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Title: Episode 23: Declining Democracies and Human Rights
Summary:
In this episode of "Human Rights in America: A Revolutionary Mindset," host Sue Young reflects on the podcast's success and future aspirations in 2024, highlighting the importance of legislating and protecting human rights in the U.S. Sue discusses the significance of inclusive language and shares insights from "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz as guiding principles for personal and societal growth in 2025.
The discussion shifts to a critical examination of declining democracies worldwide, noting a significant drop in the number of countries with democratic governance from 2016 to 2023. The United States, in particular, is identified as experiencing democratic erosion due to election manipulation and executive overreach, leading to its categorization as a flawed democracy since 2016. The episode underscores the link between declining democracies and reduced human rights, comparing various nations' human rights scores, with the U.S. ranking 59th globally.
Sue calls on listeners to actively participate in democracy, advocating for revolutionary thoughts and actions to improve the state of human rights and democracy. The episode concludes with a powerful quote from Thomas Jefferson, emphasizing the importance of active participation in governance to prevent tyranny.
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