The health of a nation reflects the health of a democracy.
By Vann R. Newkirk II
From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/toc/2026/03/">⁠March 2026 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>. 
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The health of a nation reflects the health of a democracy. By Vann R. Newkirk II From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March 2026 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The health of a nation reflects the health of a democracy.
By&nbsp;Vann R. Newkirk II
From the ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/toc/2026/03/" rel="noopener noreferrer">⁠March 2026 issue⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>. 
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