Why Cynicism Helps Strongman Politics

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

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.

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.

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

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