On this day of Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison, we must take up his commitment to democracy and human rights. One of the few outspoken critics of Putin and his regime, Navalny lived under the threat of assassination, which surely occurred today; he was only 47 years old.
As the majority of the Republican Party swear their allegiance to Donald Trump and, by extension, to Vladimir Putin, it is imperative that we honor Navalny by openly supporting the causes for which he gave his life. Trump has long expressed his admiration for Putin and other dictators and, with the help of his political colleagues, hopes to join their club.
Republicans are willing to sacrifice American Democracy for their own political power. In Navalny's name, we must reject their selfish and destructive policies. Vote Democratic!
