Talking About Politics Resources
Starting this month we will be posting the resource lists for "Talking About Politics" here on the library blog. You'll be able to access the many of the resources the presenters used when preparing their talks as well as the research sources found to add to the conversation. Stay tuned for our first resource list, "What is the Future of American Democracy."
What is the Future of American Democracy?
Democracy means the rule of the people, but there is little agreement in American politics today about who “the people” are and on who’s behalf they should rule. his conflict has been aggravated by partisan polarization, failing institutions, the weaponization of voting laws, a lack of social trust, the spread of disinformation, and many other factors. Additionally, recent polling indicates that 1 in 5 Americans favor some version of authoritarianism and a quarter of all Americans say that political violence may be necessary to “protect America”. These are some resources compiled for the March 1st discussion led by Professor Rich Holtzman.
Threats to American Democracy
The Fragile Republic: American Democracy Has Never Faced So Many Threats All at Once
Who Gets To Be A ‘Real American’ Has Always Been About Exclusion
Who is a Real American? Overwhelming Agreement on the Answer
Why Many Americans Might Be Increasingly Accepting Of Political Violence
Trust in US Institutions
Most Americans trust elections are fair, but sharp divides exist, a new poll finds
As GOP Legislators Push Voting Overhauls, Republican Confidence in Elections Remains Low
Elections, Voting Access & Laws
Republicans in Congress Should Update the Electoral Count Act Before It’s Too Late
After attacks on the 2020 election, secretary of state races take on new urgency
Republicans and Democrats Move Further Apart in Views of Voting Access
Voting Rights Litigation Tracker
After the ballots are counted: Conspiracies, political violence, and American exceptionalism
Fact Sheet: Protecting Against Voter Intimidation