Threats to American democracy

A general view of the U.S. Capitol Building as seen behind American flags flying at half staff near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on September 11, 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic. On the 19th anniversary of 9/11, Democratic Candidate for President Joe Biden visited the site of the attacks in New York City for a commemoration before heading to the Shanksville, PA, memorial where President Trump will also visit - across the country flags were flown at half staff. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA)No Use UK. No Use Germany.

American democracy is under assault. The country is still reeling from the lasting effects of the January 6 insurrection and other coordinated efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Recent waves of voter suppression laws across the United States put minorities and other vulnerable populations at further risk, and the online ecosystem, rife with misinformation and … Continue reading Threats to American democracy