Democracy in Danger

“We are writers, academics, and political activists who have long disagreed about many things. . . .”

“But right now we agree on a fundamental point: We need to join together to defend liberal democracy.

“Because liberal democracy itself is in serious danger. Liberal democracy depends on free and fair elections, respect for the rights of others, the rule of law, a commitment to truth and tolerance in our public discourse. All of these are now in serious danger.”

—Todd Gitlin, Jeffrey C. Issac, William Kristol and 42 others, “An Open Letter in Defense of Democracy,” The New Republic & The Bulwark, Oct. 27, 2021.

• Editorial Comment: You must hear what the people say.

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Edward C. Pease, Ph.D.
Professor & Department Head Emeritus
Department of Journalism & Communication
Utah State University
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