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Nov 11, 2024: Divided reactions among pro-democracy advocates and the doom of defending current institutions
North East Insights
11 minutes 18 seconds
12 months ago
Nov 11, 2024: Divided reactions among pro-democracy advocates and the doom of defending current institutions
The first source explores the divided reactions among Chinese pro-democracy advocates to Trump's reelection, using a filmmaker's story to illustrate the challenges of fighting for democracy in authoritarian regimes and shifting perceptions of the U.S. The second source argues that Democrats' focus on defending institutions rather than addressing societal discontent has fueled authoritarianism's rise, contributing to Trump's success.