π‘ On my Radar
Democracy's decline rarely happens overnight. Like a slow leak in a tire, the erosion begins years before the system fails entirely.
Historical analysis shows that in the 5-10 years before democracies slide into authoritarianism, this happens:
Government policies benefit business tycoons with close ties to elected officials, while the wealth of ordinary people declines.
People become divided based on ideology and economic class. Populist leaders further these divisions.
Charismatic political leaders rise who claim to be the only ones βspeaking for the people.β
Technology and data manipulation reduces personal privacy.
The end of shared cultural narratives like βAmerican exceptionalism.β
Systematic efforts begin to discredit independent journalism.
Government workers are fired for their political beliefs.
The system of checks and balances breaks down.
It becomes impossible to determine what is true.
Attacks on judges become commonplace.
People stop believing in science.
Sound familiar?
Want to fix it?
Support independent journalism. Join advocacy organizations. Vote for leaders who donβt bow to authoritarian pressure.
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