Economic inequality threatens democracy. American Educator Fall 2025 issue.
Although the United States is often thought to be immune to democratic instability, it looks a lot like other eroding democracies in the 21st century.
In highly unequal settings, leaders can cultivate a sense of grievance among citizens who feel they have been left behind.
When democracy fails to deliver positive outcomes for individuals, they grow more receptive to aspiring autocrats who denigrate democracy.
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