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U.S. Democracy Hits 50-Year Low, Report Finds

WHY IT MATTERS

The report's findings underscore the need for urgent action to address the decline in U.S. democracy and ensure the country's democratic institutions remain strong and resilient.

What happened

A recent report from the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance has found that the state of U. S. democracy has reached a new low. According to the report, the U. S. has seen its lowest level of democratic performance in 50 years. The report's findings are based on a global assessment of democratic performance, with the U. S. ranking among the lowest in the world. The report does not provide further details on the specific factors contributing to this decline. However, it highlights the need for improvement in the country's democratic institutions and processes. The report's findings have sparked concerns about the state of democracy in the U. S. and its implications for the country's future.

PRIMARY SOURCES

State of U.S. democracy reaches new low, report finds

NPR · Rob Schmitz · Discovery only; NPR copyright and syndication terms apply

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