Americans agree their democracy is in crisis – yet the solution is as simple as it is elusive

An educated citizenry is the key to making self-government succeed, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson said.

By: Kenneth Michael White, Kennesaw State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 1,228

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

By Kenneth Michael White, Kennesaw State University

Despite being divided on most issues, an overwhelming majority of Americans agree that their democracy is in a state of crisis or facing serious challenges.

A few of the symptoms of the problem: Close allies see the U.S. as a threat to peace. Immigration raids by poorly trained federal agents have terrorized cities. President Donald Trump claims that only his own sense of morality …

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