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Steven Levitsky, "Tyranny of the Minority: How to Reverse an Authoritarian Turn, and Forge a Democracy for All" (Crown, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Progress and Peril in Democracy

This chapter explores the juxtaposition of the election of Georgia's first African-American senator and the January 6 Capitol riot, illustrating the complexities of advancing multiracial democracy amidst rising authoritarianism. It addresses the role of disinformation in this dynamic, urging societal institutions to enhance their defenses against the rapid spread of false narratives.

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