‘Saving Democracy’ - What We Do Matters

A ‘Speakeasy’ invite with David Pepper, a very rare flash sale, and gratitude xo

As Ruth Ben-Ghiat taught us - never underestimate the American people.

And as I have repeatedly said for months - 2023 is the year we find out if we are still a rule of law country.

We are in the “find out” phase.

My iPad broke so I’m dashing off this quick missive to you on my phone:

Save the date: On Sunday, June 18, democracy coach David Pepper returns to Bette’s ‘Speakeasy’ zoom forum for a robust chat on his latest book, ‘Saving Democracy’. He will teach us how to do just that.

It starts with a belief that we can save democracy and a willingness to put in the work.

Please buy David’s book in advance here and please come prepared with sharpened No. 2 pencils as there will be a quiz. Jk. Registration link and invite reminders will be sent next week.

INDICTMENT PARTY

I am still a bit buzzed on the contact high of last night’s impromptu two hour RadPod & Chill with Jeff Sharlet. We had an indictment party, and it feels good man.

We know that chaos and destabilization events are being plotted, but let’s take this win and keep on winning. We have so many wins in recent days, focus on the wins. Despair is our enemy. We are winning.

JOIN BETTE

The only other time I’ve offered a 30% discount for a Bette membership is the first Trump indictment. I said I would never do so again, but these are unprecedented wins for democracy, and I’d like as many of you to join our vibrant community as possible so I’m offering a 30% discount off annual memberships - offer through the weekend. Come join our party.

Tuesday’s Happy Hour is also becoming quite the scene.

Lastly, Sleaford Mods put out a banger about espionage and the self saboteurs who commit espionage titled ‘Dirty Rat’. It made me think of someone.🤔

Lol.

Love to everyone who makes Bette Dangerous rock.

Stay kind, stay focused, stay loud.

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Bette Dangerous is a reader-funded magazine. Thank you to all monthly, annual, and founding members. Thank you as well to all those who support my work with your generous coffee tips and who buy my ebooks. Some of you prefer making subsidizing donations via venmo, and it’s always greatly appreciated. Thank you to everyone who pitches in with a monthly membership - each time they come in, it always feels like pennies from heaven.

A private link to an annual membership discount for older adults, those on fixed incomes or drawing disability, as well as activists and members of the media is available upon request at bettedangerous@gmail.com.

Our next Bette Dangerous ‘Speakeasy’ Zoom for paid members is Sunday, June 18, with the return of David Pepper!; Paid members also receive invites to our weekly Bette’s Happy Hour, a wellness checkin every Tuesday. This Tuesday, our checkin is at 5 pm PT. Registration links will be sent in advance.

Thank you to everyone - you must know how grateful I am for all your monthly and annual memberships and all your additional support. And thank you to those of you who spoiled me on birthday last week. xo

Below, press play and dance!