Liberal democracy is under threat. Authoritarian regimes are rising across the globe, as are political polarization and tribalism at home. The weaponization of social media platforms to spread disinformation and the failure of democratic institutions to adapt to new challenges and changing demographics combine to form a crisis of legitimacy and trust. The time has come for progressives to promote a new democratic settlement, design an agenda for institutional reform, and truly put power back in the hands of the people. |