There's no doubting the timeliness of this project. Echoes of the McCarthy Era have grown louder as parallels between that era and this one continue to emerge. Contentious debates over domestic immigration and international terrorism during the recent presidential election have fostered the return of fear mongering and polarization. A highly editorialized press and political pundits on both sides of the aisle wrestle for headlines daily. America has elected Roy Cohn's protégé, Donald Trump, to the White House. We now find ourselves in a renewed conversation over the ideals that define the soul of our nation. FOOL THEM ONCE is an important part of that debate. It offers us a crucial chance for reflection as our country risks repeating many of these same destructive battles we endured in times past.