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We have some observations about a wannabe dictator and an emerging governing oligarchy. This message is for you, whether you donate to Portside or not.

Trump lawyers assert, in court, that as president he would have the right to assassinate political opponents. The GOP is flat-out embracing insurrectionists. Here is how we – Portside moderators – assess the danger to democracy. And how you can help.

Can democracy in the United States survive naked dictatorial ambition and Christian nationalism in 2024? Here is how we -- the Portside moderators -- see it. And how you can help Portside.

This message is for you, whether you choose to donate or not.

Could the clash between democracy and authoritarianism become even sharper in 2023? Yes – in fact, that may be the safest prediction we can make. Here’s how we – the moderators of Portside – see it:

Georgia Yes! Raphael Warnock put Georgia on our minds, and Georgia delivered. Portside works to put the most important issues on our minds every day. Once a year, we ask for your help to do so. This is that time.

We Portside moderators send you our thanks for responding generously to our annual appeal. You are one of 500 readers who contributed $32,000+.

If you've meant to contribute to support Portside but haven't yet done so, this is your last opportunity for the season. Every year, we ask our readers to support Portside - from Thanksgiving until the end of January. So please act now.

Because of Portside, a lot of people who are determined to make their own history will have the tools to do it -- the emotional sustenance, the information, the analysis, the connections -- to meet the extraordinary situation we all confront.

We'd like to say that everyone can breathe easier after the midterm elections, which delivered an emphatic judgment on Trump and Trumpism. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this achievement in any way.