“Giving Up Is Unforgivable” — Joyce Vance’s Warning for 2026

Описание: Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance issues a powerful warning — and a message of hope — for Americans facing what she calls a moment of democratic crisis.

Vance explains that overwhelm is the strategy of every would-be dictator — from Donald Trump to Viktor Orbán — designed to make citizens disengage and give up. But she argues that community and collective action are the antidotes, drawing lessons from the civil rights movement and America’s 250-year struggle to expand democracy’s promise.

In this interview, Joyce Vance discusses her new book, “Giving Up Is Unforgivable,” and explains:

📘 Guest: Joyce Vance
🎙️ Host: Patt Morrison
📅 Recorded October 2025

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