Separation of Powers Ain’t What it is Cracked Up to Be
Partisanship is more important than institutional autonomy.
Biden Warns of Oligarchy in Farewell Address
It “literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead.”
Slow Vote Counting is a Problem
Not knowing the results of an election a week later is unacceptable.
Freedom Caucus Chair’s Anti-Democratic Musings
Floating the idea that NC should just award its EVs to Trump.
“Oligarchy, The Rule of Law, and the Democratic Order”
Trump, Bezos, and the slippery slope of authoritarianism.
A National Election That’s Really 51 Separate Contests
Each state sets its own election rules. That’s not a good thing.
Trump’s Plans to Use Justice Department for Vengeance
A chilling feature from the Wall Street Journal.
An Authoritarian Usage of “Republic”
Musk finds an alpha male-dominated “republic” to be “interesting.”
French Elections Leave Quel Désordre
The far right won the first round. The far left won the second. It’s a mess.
Democrats Preparing for Trump Win
Progressive activists are preparing to “democracy-proof” the country.
Faith In Democracy on the Decline
People around the world are more skeptical about governing institutions.
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