For The People : Fighting Authoritarianism, Saving Democracy

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Around the world the foundations of democracy, freedom, civil liberties are being eroded – what can be done?Are we living through the end of the democratic moment? While democracy once seemed the bedrock of Western societies, the past few decades have revealed a fragile reality. Once liberal countries are turning to authoritarianism, wealthy individuals and corporations are interfering with elections ever more flagrantly, and faith in democracy has plummeted among every demographic. What happened?From gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference and tainted donations, A.