A new book by a former Democratic senator warns of the risks of allowing states to call for a convention. Some in the G.O.P. see it as the only way to rein in the federal government.
Tag: Constitution (US)
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Is the Constitution Obstructing American Democracy?
Readers agree that U.S. democracy is broken, but disagree on how to fix it and whether the Constitution is to blame. Also: Books for prisoners; student activists; Philip Galanes.
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The Idea That Letting Trump Walk Will Heal America Is Ridiculous
If a president can get away with an attempted coup (as well as abscond with classified documents), then there’s nothing he can’t do.
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The F.B.I. Raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Home
Two readers hope the former president will be held accountable; another sees a Democratic plot. Also: Hitler’s generals; David McCullough; Uvalde and Parkland; cats.
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The Republican Party Is the Anti-Democracy Party
Republicans are attacking the electoral process at every level to realize their goals.