How gradual erosion tested American democracy in 2025
Foundational democratic principles were tested throughout 2025, challenged by leaders who substituted performance for governance and grievance for responsibility.
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Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics. You can email him at [email protected].
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