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Seeking a Resilient Democracy

December 12, 2023

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5-15 mins
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Media outlets like the New York Times are reporting that while U.S. voters perceive American democracy to be in danger, they’re not particularly interested in saving it. This worries Ford School political scientist Jenna Bednar, who’s made a career studying resiliency and stability in democratic systems. In a profile for State & Hill magazine, Bednar discusses the elements that underpin democratic systems and why saving democracy should be a priority for the United States.

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