The Roman empire's collapse can teach us a lot in this moment. History shows that change doesn’t come from the top down... it starts when people decide they're done waiting.
I cannot believe how much I love the fact that I have a State Representative who is writing pieces comparing the Gracchi Brothers and their attempted Roman land reforms to the current situation we face— a comparison I have often thought of, and considered writing about, but couldn't quite figure exactly how.
I missed reading this a month ago, and am so amazed at the salience and relevance of this that I'm nearly speechless.
This is totally unrelated, but if you have ever wondered what reforming Rome would look like WITH DRAGONS, please check out the book "Fireborne" by Rosaria Munda. She was inspired by Plato's Republic.
THIS! “the GOP supermajority in Tennessee is treating democracy like a chew toy”. BEST line I have read all day
I like your take! Thank you Aftyn
Thank you. Wonderful, intelligent writing.
What clarity of thought this offers. We must elect more Aftyn Behns. Lets go get it!
Thank you for and intelligent and hopeful newsletter.
I’m feeling energized to work on those parallel structures. Muchas gracias.
Wonderful message of hope!! Thank you so much. Very proud to be represented by you.
Yes, the old boomerlib order is collapsing. Progressive propaganda networks are falter under their own weight.
We are in a new age now. Democrats are being shaken off, voted out, like a bad case of fleas.
I cannot believe how much I love the fact that I have a State Representative who is writing pieces comparing the Gracchi Brothers and their attempted Roman land reforms to the current situation we face— a comparison I have often thought of, and considered writing about, but couldn't quite figure exactly how.
I missed reading this a month ago, and am so amazed at the salience and relevance of this that I'm nearly speechless.
Nearly.
Keep rockin' these substacks, and THANK YOU.
This is totally unrelated, but if you have ever wondered what reforming Rome would look like WITH DRAGONS, please check out the book "Fireborne" by Rosaria Munda. She was inspired by Plato's Republic.
I love love love the trilogy, but there is some violence and trauma. As might be expected.