Time To Elect DEMOCRACY WARRIORS To Congress!

In this episode of Justice Matters, host Glenn Kirschner interviews California congressional candidate Chris Bennett, a West Point graduate, Army veteran, and tech industry professional running as a 'democracy warrior' in the face of escalating threats to American democracy. Bennett recounts how a YouTube series on the 'Alt-Right Playbook' and the real-world targeting of immigrant students by ICE agents in April 2025 galvanized his decision to run, citing a personal line in the sand: the kidnapping of citizens without due process. He frames the current crisis as a 'death of a thousand cuts' toward authoritarianism, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability, especially in light of war crimes committed in the Middle East and the unconstitutional war in Iran. Bennett draws on his military training in just warfare and military ethics to condemn disproportionate violence and the moral injury caused by serving in unlawful conflicts. He advocates for a grassroots campaign free from corporate and foreign influence, highlighting systemic media suppression and the need for a new generation of leaders focused on justice, affordability, and climate resilience. The episode closes with a call to action for listeners to spread awareness and support Bennett’s campaign, which is part of a broader coalition of candidates committed to impeachment as a baseline for accountability.