Everyone’s saying it: ‘Democracy is fragile’ in the United States. But a political science scholar says that has always been the case.
- Professor, School of Public Policy, UMass Amherst
- Fellow, Institute for Humane Studies
Belief in American exceptionalism isn’t just at odds with history and facts. It undermines the country’s capacity to address looming challenges.
Our current politically turbulent times in the US are difficult – but not unusual. History shows that fragility is the norm. Get used to it. What is unusual are moments of calm.
The uproar over Hillary Clinton’s email practices raises crucial issues about transparency in government and seems to contradict her own previous commitment to openness.
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