Yascha Mounk on Making Diverse Democracies Work
The Good Fight
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Demographics and Divisions in Democracy
This chapter examines the negative impact of zero-sum language in political discourse, especially regarding race in America. It contrasts left and right perceptions of demographic changes, revealing how each side interprets diversity as either a threat or an opportunity. The discussion also highlights the emergence of populism globally, exploring how anti-elitist rhetoric can mask underlying corruption among political leaders.
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