Threats to Democracy

Is democracy under attack? Who or what are the biggest threats to Democracy in America today?

These questions have very different answers, depending on who you ask. The polarized part of our society sees very different threats to democracy, and partians tend to blame the other side for purportedly ruining our nation.

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Brazilian Supreme Court Sentences Former President Bolsonaro to 27 Years in Prison

From the Left

Brazil Just Succeeded Where America Failed

New York Times (Opinion)

From the Center

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup

BBC News

From the Right

The Brazilian Way of Lawfare Gets Bolsonaro

Wall Street Journal (Opinion)

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Romania Cancels Election Results After Far-Right Candidate Wins First Round, Cites Russian Interference

See how Politico, Euronews, and ZeroHedge cover this story.

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Tulsi Gabbard Placed on TSA Terror Watchlist, Hawaii Lawmakers Demand Explanation

See how Racket News, KITV 4, and The Daily Signal cover this story.

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Misinformation and Hyper Division, Democracy’s Biggest Threat and Opportunity

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Misinformation and Hyper Division, Democracy’s Biggest Threat and Opportunity

John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

August 9th, 2024

When Joe Biden Rolls The Dice

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When Joe Biden Rolls The Dice

Dan Schnur

January 8th, 2024

Threats to Democracy: Censorship and Speech Suppression

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Threats to Democracy: Censorship and Speech Suppression

Clare Ashcraft

June 7th, 2023

How do we Move Forward as a Nation?

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How do we Move Forward as a Nation?

Debilyn Molineaux

December 13th, 2022

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Threats to Democracy

Poll shows Americans agree with Biden, view Trump as threat to democracy

The Independent

Threats to Democracy

Biden has it backwards -- Democrats, not Republicans, keep democracy in the crosshairs

Fox News (Opinion)

Threats to Democracy

'Threats to Democracy' Overtake 'Cost of Living' as Voters' Top Issue: Poll

Newsweek

Explore how people across the political spectrum use these terms differently.

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Hungary's prime minister-elect vows to suspend 'propaganda machine' state media

The Guardian

Are We Losing Our Democracy?

New York Times (News)

Brazil Just Succeeded Where America Failed

New York Times (Opinion)

Lula: Brazilian Democracy and Sovereignty Are Non-Negotiable

New York Times (Opinion)

Abolish the Senate. End the Electoral College. Pack the Court.

New York Times (Opinion)

Why Cultural Decline in the U.S. Is a Threat to Democracy

New York Times (Opinion)

Rubio condemns German intelligence’s decision to classify far-right party AfD as extremist

Politico

'Vladimir, STOP!' Trump says to Putin after deadliest Russian strike on Kyiv in months

ABC News (Online)

Romanian court rejects appeal by far-right politician to lift candidacy ban

The Guardian

Watchdog finds FBI intelligence missteps before Jan. 6 riot, but no undercover agents were present

Associated Press

Russiagate Redux in Hungary?

Thomas Fazi

Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup

BBC News

The West has forgotten the art of strategy China and Russia are the new grandmasters

UnHerd

Călin Georgescu, frontrunner in Romania's cancelled election, announces withdrawal from politics

Euronews

AfD Declared 'Right-Wing Extremist Endeavor' by German Intelligence

Newsweek

Trump Issues Rare Criticism Of Putin—Tells Him To ‘STOP!’

Forbes

Istanbul mayor arrested ahead of selection to run against Erdogan

BBC News

Romanian electoral committee halts Calin Georgescu's presidential bid

Euronews

Vance Wields Threat of Sanctions, Military Action to Push Putin Into Ukraine Deal

Wall Street Journal (News)

European Commission opens probe against TikTok over Romanian election

Euronews

Romanian court says evidence against Georgescu 'obtained unlawfully'

Brussels Signal

National security expert urges DHS to raise terror threat level, warns of sleeper cell risks in US

Fox News Digital

The Brazilian Way of Lawfare Gets Bolsonaro

Wall Street Journal (Opinion)

If You Can’t Beat Them, Ban Them: The German Establishment’s Attack on Democracy

The European Conservative

Intelligence agency classifies country's popular Alternative for Germany party as 'extremist'

Fox News Digital

Fed-up Trump blasts Putin after Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine in nearly a year, hampering peace talks: ‘Vladimir, STOP!’

New York Post (News)

President Trump ‘not joking’ about a third term, says there are ways around constitutional limits

Washington Times

Democracy Dies In Romania... After 'Winning' In December, Georgescu Now Banned From May Presidential Election

ZeroHedge

Romanian Court Annuls Vote, Declares Presidential Election Do-Over, After 'Far Right, Pro Russian' Candidate On Top

ZeroHedge

Democrats Sold 2024 as ‘Last Election,’ but Now Promise ‘Peaceful Transfer’ of Power?

The Daily Signal