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Trump supporters face off against counterprotesters at the Million MAGA March in Washington on Nov. 14, 2020. Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Populism erupts when people feel disconnected and disrespected

Donald Trump has been a populist president. Understanding populism’s roots in the US and elsewhere is essential for addressing its rise and threat to democracy.
Six of the 17 declared 2016 Republican U.S. presidential candidates before the start of a forum August 3, 2015. Brian Snyder/REUTERS

The withering of the culture war

Wedge issues that have divided American voters for years are losing their edge.

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