Is Democracy Stronger Than Social Media Chaos?

Democracy is stronger than social media chaos—but only by a narrower margin than most people realize.

Democracy is stronger than social media chaos—but only by a narrower margin than most people realize.

Cynicism about institutions, media, and democratic processes creates a permissive environment for strongman politics to flourish.

Yes, nonvoters can decide 2028—and they may already be deciding it in ways neither party fully understands.

Americans are tuning out elections at unprecedented rates, and the reasons run far deeper than simple apathy or laziness.

Yes, political burnout is a genuine and measurable crisis, though its effects remain largely invisible in policy discussions and media coverage.

Thanksgiving politics became a national joke because American families increasingly use the holiday as a battleground for partisan arguments, turning what...

Yes, families can survive political polarization, but not without intentional effort and clear boundaries.

Marriage across party lines has become significantly harder in recent years due to deepening political polarization that now extends into nearly every...

Yes, political differences are straining and in some cases destroying relationships, though not universally.

Dating politics has crossed into real politics because romantic and relationship preferences are now directly tied to policy outcomes, voting behavior,...