A year later, American democracy remains as polarized as ever
January 6, 2022
Jan. 6th was a terrifying opportunity for America to turn its paralyzing political division around. It could have been the breaking point that made it impossibly clear to each and every American that the state of politics one year ago was not sustainable. It could have been the obvious manifestation of American political division spread too thin. But rather, it marked only continued ruptures to American democracy. 365 days later, this country remains horrifically close to a collapsed democracy, something we all should fear. How could we not do more to heal the wounds the Capitol Attack so viciously represented? As Donald Trump remains an eligible candidate to sit in the White House come 2024, each day marks the path to a more polarized America. After the colossal damage he has insinuated and cultivated, why does he remain the dominant figure of his party? And most importantly, how and where does the journey to the reclamation of a thriving American democracy begin?
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