We have a long way to go when it comes to building back up our democracy in the years to come—we can no longer ignore the deep crevices in the foundation of our republic. But there is one thing that we can all agree on: One person should not have the sole authority to launch nuclear weapons.
Author: Samantha Blake
Samantha Blake is the Women Legislators’ Lobby Program Manager at Women’s Action for New Directions.
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