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Evan Osnos on how the rise of the ultrarich—and their increasing detachment from reality—could be the downfall of democracy.

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American Democracy Still Has a Lot Going for It. A distinct set of six institutions and traditions makes the country hard to subjugate to an authoritarian’s will. By Kevin Cope and Mila Versteeg.

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Indeed, I can think of nothing more perilous to American democracy right now than going to war. Think of how Trump can use a state of war to strengthen his dictatorial control at home.