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Not Tired of Losing Yet | Insight
Breaking down the theory of “mediatization” helps explain why Kristi Noem keeps fighting her own party and losing.…
Dem. Decline
All the Spectacles articles & episodes discussing democratic decline, to give you a new way of seeing politics.
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Curtains for Tunisian Democracy | Insight
The president of Tunisia is cementing his hold on authoritarian power. It’s worth considering what happens when the response to anti-democratic action is sluggish.…
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When in Rome? | Focus
HBO’s Rome offers a peek into BC-era political dilemmas not unlike our own. The lesson, it seems, is not to do as the Romans did.…
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The Rules of Law | Insight
The January 6th convictions aren’t quite on target yet. But by going for symbols of the insurrection, they’re on the right track.…
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A Democracy of the Deserving | Focus
It’s taken for granted that meritocracy makes sense. But it might actually damage democracy in the long term.…
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83 Year Old Man Quits Job | Insight
Stephen Breyer is retiring from the Supreme Court. For Democrats, it’s a win. For democracy, it’s harder to say.…
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Explaining the Coup in Burkina Faso | Insight
Africa’s Sahel region witnesses its fifth coup in the past year. This one is the first to really imperil a democracy.…
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Eye On The Ball | Focus
The current fight over voting rights was bound to lose at the national level. Focusing on DC distracts from the real opportunities.…
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Punching Left, Right, and Center | Insight
Joe Biden’s presidency has been struggling for months. Some frustration is warranted, but sticking with Joe is our best bet.…
