Until fairly recently, that would have seemed like a peculiar question. But many experts on American history and political science say U.S. democracy is relatively young.
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A Surprising Supreme Court Decision’s History With the American South
To understand the significance of this week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling, books about the Deep South’s changes in the 20th century are critical to read.
Your Friday Briefing: A Major Ukrainian Offensive
Also, a victory for voting rights in the U.S.
To Understand New Extremism, Look to History
Some of the forces protecting European nations even as far-right candidates thrive are not in play in the United States, and particularly not within a Republican establishment vulnerable to a takeover.
Defending the Right to Vote
Stacey Abrams says the infrastructure of voting is being eviscerated and the utility of a democratically elected government attacked.