In this powerful episode of Ignite: Fighting Fascism in the Age of Its Rise, host Dan delivers a tactical, actionable strategy for defending American democracy. No more waiting. No more hoping someone else will save us.
Drawing profound inspiration from the White Rose resistance movement's fourth leaflet, Dan explores how a small group of German university students in 1942 risked—and ultimately gave—their lives to speak truth to Nazi power. Armed only with typewriters and a mimeograph, Hans and Sophie Scholl and their fellow resisters declared: "We will not be silent. We are your bad conscience."
Dan begins by sharing a recent victory: mobilizing hundreds of Las Vegas residents to fight back against Nevada Energy's controversial demand charges at a Public Utilities Commission meeting. What's normally a 5-minute formality became a 3-hour public stand—proof that ordinary people showing up changes everything.
Then comes the main challenge: With growing speculation about a potential third presidential term in 2028, Dan provides listeners with a ready-to-use demand letter template to send to state election officials. This isn't about protesting—it's about creating a legal record, establishing accountability, and forcing officials to clarify their constitutional obligations before it's too late.
What You'll Learn:
Sophie Scholl's final words before execution: "What does my death matter if through us, thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?"
This episode isn't just information—it's a direct call to action. Download the letter template. Customize it. Send it to your state's highest election official. Demand a response within 30 days. Then share it with others.
As Dan powerfully states: "You ask me all the time, what can I do to fight fascism? I'm telling you right now what you can do, so please do it."
Recorded: October 27, 2025
Resources: Letter template available in episode description, Spotify comments, and at The Unraveling Substack | Find Dan on Threads: @yersocialistdad