February 25, 2024World Affairs

Extended commentary—Keeping the republic: A vision for America

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The American political climate is experiencing deep polarization and an identity crisis centered around antidemocratic beliefs.
Core themes include the clash between historical and modern definitions of a republic and the rise of anti-wokeism.
Addressing populism and its implications reveals a concerning trend towards extreme nationalism and exclusionary practices in politics as seen through various movements and ideologies in the Republican Party, particularly Trumpism and MAGA. This commentary discusses how diversity can be reestablished as a core principle of democracy, countering the forces of division and oppression that currently dominate the landscape.

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Essay examines the antidemocratic crisis and offers a renewed vision of the American Republic.

Anthony R. Brunello (2024) studied this question.

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