#american-democracy

#american-democracy

Conant believed that American democracy was threatened by a 'hereditary aristocracy of wealth' and that capitalism risked becoming 'industrial feudalism.' He pushed for a merit-based system.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's message offers realism and hope during a bleak time for American democracy. He has been continuously warning about climate inaction and money's influence in the Supreme Court.

If you follow regularly what is said by those who are in charge of the federal government right now, there is a weak commitment to what we understood...how a liberal democracy is supposed to work.

We're like people on the Titanic saying our ship can't sink. And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can't sink.

As nations who were helped by America in World War II and who have depended on the United States for our security, do we now have an obligation to reciprocate and help tens of millions of Americans whose liberty is threatened?

This moment reflects a much deeper trend that was expressed through Palestine, which is that we don't really have much of a say in this so-called democracy.

In our exploration, we meet a diverse group—teachers, students, pastors, and scientists—who share their varied experiences regarding free speech in today's America.