American democracy
Coverage of American democracy in the Nexus archive.
- China’s schemes are poisoning every facet of American life — and could bend us to its will
The article claims that China's schemes are affecting all aspects of American life, with the intent to destroy American democracy. It references Beijing-based 'Big Brother' as a metaphor for China's efforts to undermine U.S. democratic systems.
- Trump’s Chinese interference claims ‘reveal huge crisis facing American democracy’
President Donald Trump's claims about Chinese interference in elections have been described as revealing a 'huge crisis' in American democracy by a Beijing-based political scientist. Zheng Yongnian, a prominent adviser to Beijing, characterized the claims as campaign rhetoric for November’s midterms and suggested Washington should focus on domestic reforms rather than blaming China.
- Democracy summit marks America’s 250th anniversary by looking beyond the celebration
A democracy summit in Philadelphia, hosted by the Committee of Seventy, brought together experts to discuss the future of American democracy. Key themes included declining public trust in institutions, the need for civic responsibility, and the role of local communities in sustaining democracy.
- America at 250: Honoring the Women Who Expanded American Democracy
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, a new Women's Suffrage National Monument on the National Mall will honor women who expanded American democracy, marking the first such memorial dedicated to women there.
- The Intimate Legacies of a White-Supremacist Coup
A white-supremacist coup in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1898 has had lasting impacts, highlighting the vulnerability of American democracy. The event is remembered as a racist takeover that reverberated across generations.
- Historic ‘March of America’s Mayors’ commemorates independence and celebrates local democracy
Dozens of mayors gathered in Philadelphia for a bipartisan march and symposium at Independence National Historical Park, focusing on the role of cities in American democracy ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The event included remarks by Mayor Cherelle Parker and discussions at the Museum of the American Revolution about unity, local leadership, and the significance of the semiquincentennial.
- Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The American Experiment’ On Netflix, A Docuseries About The American Revolution And How Audacious Democracy In The U.S. Still Is
The five-part Netflix docuseries 'The American Experiment,' directed by Brian Knappenberger and produced by Tom Hanks, explores the American Revolution and its connection to the current fragility of American democracy.
- American Democracy, 250 Years Later
A panel discussion on the state of American democracy 250 years after the Declaration of Independence highlighted concerns about an 'epistemological crisis' marked by fragmented reality and distrust. Participants included journalists and editors from The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The New Yorker.
- ‘It’s Not a Joke’: A ‘Simpsons’ Writer Holds His First Presidential Campaign Rally
Dan Greaney, a writer for 'The Simpsons,' held his first presidential campaign rally in Los Angeles, stating he could no longer remain silent about the 'demolition of American democracy.'
- Live from Carpenter’s Hall: The Founding of Pennsylvania and the Legacy of the Pa. Constitution
WHYY’s Studio 2 is hosting a live event at Carpenters’ Hall to examine Pennsylvania’s founding, its Constitution, and its influence on American democracy.