Democracy's decline at the global level can prompt feelings of helplessness and despair. But inaction is not an option for justice-seekers, and fortunately, there are ways to take action. Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow in Carnegie's Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, has studied the issue and recommends five strategies for supporting democracy. She also names tactics that, while necessary for supporting democracy, are insufficient alone. In dialogue with Just Politics cohost Joan Neal, Kleinfeld reflects on her recommendations, as well as the group that she sees playing a critical role in movements to save democracy in the long term: Catholics.

You Can learn more about Rachel Kleinfeld and here work at the links below:

More on Rachel Kleinfeld https://carnegieendowment.org/experts/699

"Five Strategies to Support U.S. Democracy" by Rachel Kleinfeld https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/09/15/five-strategies-to-support-u.s.-democracy-pub-87918

Freedom House report on the decline of democracy worldwide https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2023/marking-50-years

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