American democracy is not in a good place. Institutional breakdown and mistrust define our political moment. Polarization has broken our politics, and President Donald Trump has elevated fealty to him — as opposed to the Constitution — as the core principle of governance.  And the American story is part of a global story. If the post-World War II decades tell the tale of liberal democracy triumphant, the 21st century paints a darker picture. Values and ideals once considered foundational and immutable have come under threat from anti-democratic forces across the globe. The rise of au...

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