A conversation with Max Fisher, who covers the decline of democracy around the world.
Tag: Project: Democracy
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On Brazil’s Bicentennial, Bolsonaro Softens Campaign Rhetoric
President Jair Bolsonaro called his supporters and the military to the streets to celebrate Brazil’s 200th anniversary. Then he softened his campaign tone.
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A Long-Shot Push to Bar Trump in 2024 as an ‘Insurrectionist’
The drive reflects concern among Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans that, despite multiple investigations and evidence of wrongdoing, the former president may make a comeback.
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In Voter Fraud, Penalties Often Depend on Who’s Voting
Cases in Florida and a survey of prosecutions nationally indicate that despite the furor over voter fraud, prosecutions remain exceedingly rare and penalties vary wildly.
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Before Midterms, Election Officials Increase Security Over Threats
With violent rhetoric from the right intensifying, some election officials are bolstering their defenses. Others are quitting.