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opinion2 years ago•5 min saved

"The Battle for Democracy: Trump's Defeat is Only the Beginning"

The Republican power grabs happening in states across the country are not just about securing political power and curbing the expression of identities and beliefs they find objectionable. They also serve to cultivate political despair, making people feel hopeless and resigned to the new status quo. This is exacerbated by the lack of countervailing forces to political despair in present-day American society. Defeating Trump is just the beginning; the country needs an overhaul of its economic system, political institutions, and public life to save and revitalize American democracy.

via The New York Times|

#american-democracy #countervailing-forces #opinion

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

"Washington's Chaos Fuels Americans' Dim Outlook on Politics"

Americans across party lines, races, ages, and geographic locations are expressing deep dissatisfaction with the state of politics in Washington, D.C. Recent events such as the narrowly averted government shutdown and leadership coup in the Republican-controlled House have only reinforced their cynicism and pessimism. Despite significant efforts by the White House and Congress to address various issues, including infrastructure, climate change, and student debt, voters feel disconnected from political leaders and believe they are more focused on workplace drama than serving the people. A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that a majority of Americans feel exhausted when thinking about politics, and trust in the federal government is at a record low. Many voters are disenchanted with both major parties and are yearning for new leadership.

via The New York Times|

#discontent #government-shutdown #political-institutions