It has become a means to maintain power.
Democracy
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The Basic Truth Most Americans Don’t Want to Hear
The reason our democracy is threatened is because we keep looking for a savior.
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Abraham Lincoln’s Warning: ‘We Must Not Be Enemies’
How should liberals respond to the fact that the conservative movement has rejected democracy?
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Republicans Have Reason to Fear ‘Mob Rule’
We’re still fighting a battle to live out the democratic ideal of ‘we the people.’
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Barack Obama to Americans: Only You Can Fix Our Democracy
He said that the biggest threat we face is not Donald Trump, but indifference and cynicism.
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The Only Thing That Will Put a Check on Trump’s Autocratic Tendencies
The president’s consolidation of power is dependent on what happens in the midterm elections.
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The Question of Democracy or Identity
When white people feel threatened by diversity, they tend to chose identity over democracy.
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Why I Hold Trump Voters Accountable for the Mess We’re In
Democracy gives voters the power, and with that comes accountability.
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These Are the Important Questions Raised in the Immigration Debate
Conservatives are asking whether diversity is America’s strength.
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Emmanuel Macron’s Victory Holds Hope for France, and Lessons for America
While America succumbed to right-wing nationalism, France rejected it decisively. Democrats should pay attention.
