Yesterday's news about the Manafort and Cohen convictions, tied to a couple of other positive news for democracy, makes today seem like a holiday to celebrate renewed hope for our democracy.
This (2018-2019) is the time period when Americans decide whether to renew and revitalize our democracy, or wander downward into a less democratic society.
Yesterday's news was also tinged with some hints of bi-partisan, or at least Above Partisan, stories:
-Melania Trump, with her trip to Africa, praise for and siding with LeBron James, her bow, all seem to be First Lady-like in terms of leadership, countering her husband's opposite views, and also being Above Partisanship, embracing things that a good Republican (and the Party used to embrace) can advocate.
-Facebook, Google, an 11 year old in Florida, and even some politicians are discovering Kremlin interference in our media and elections, another Above Partisanship effort.
We are not near out of trouble yet for our democracy, something some great statesman said has to be continually renewed and fought for. But yesterday was a hopeful sign.