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The Authors of “How Democracies Die” on the New Democratic Minority

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

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Distorted Democracies

This chapter analyzes the impact of institutional frameworks on political outcomes that often disregard the majority's will, emphasizing the election of leaders with minority support. It discusses voter dissatisfaction amid recent political shifts and proposes various reforms to enhance democracy in the face of rising populism.

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