Jimmy Carter: “Freedom and democracy are essential for building a just and prosperous society.”

The aircraft carrying the 52 American hostages had cleared Iranian airspace on the first -- first leg of a journey home. And at every one of the 52 hostages was alive, was well and free.

I fear for our democracy.

There's only one chance and one life to count for something. And my faith tells me, or my faith demands, that I use whatever I have whenever I can, to make a difference in people's lives.

One year on, promoters of a lie that the election was stolen have taken over one political party and stoke distrust in our electoral systems. These forces exert power and influence through relentless disinformation which continues to turn…