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Challenges for Democracy

This class will examine the ideal of democracy and discuss the challenges that democracies face, both in the United States and worldwide. We will consider how to support and nurture democracy in our era of dark money, disinformation, and unchecked inequity. The class will also explore the “guardrails” of democracy: attitudes, traditions, and standards of behavior that enable democracy to thrive. Participants will improve their understanding of democracy and the conditions necessary for its continuation.

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