Authoritarians are remarkably effective at deploying weaponized narratives to undermine democracy. They use stories to shift norms, legitimize autocratic actions, erode trust, and spread misinformation — often under the guise of defending democracy. They imbue their false narratives with clear, … Read more about To Protect Democracy, Tell a Better Story About Why It Matters

…Yet a defense of civil society in the United States is complicated by two paradoxes. The first is that while civil society is often celebrated as one of the central planks of American exceptionalism, it’s also taken for granted. The term itself doesn’t help matters. If vaguely familiar — associated … Read more about Civil Society Is Under Attack. What Is It, Anyway?