September 23, 2026

Manski American Crisis, Elections, Constitution

A new 30 page report warns that the United States is entering a consequential six-month period in which threats to election administration, constitutional governance and civil society could converge with economic, climate or public-health emergencies. The American Crisis was inspired by Thomas Paine’s pamphlet of the same name 250 years ago. Ben Manski, the report’s co-author and Assistant Professor at George Mason University, discusses the report and needed action steps with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Stay Informed

Sign up with your e-mail address to keep up to date with events, workshops and other announcements from The Sanctuary.

Sign up for our Newsletter

Don’t worry, we ❤️ privacy and won’t sell your information, ever—and you may unsubscribe at any time.

About The Sanctuary

We use art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.

Learn More