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US Midterms: Will The Results Matter?

As the US faces an unprecedented authoritarian threat, this year’s midterms might be the most consequential in its history. In two op-eds, Neil H. Buchanan analyzes different reasons why the threat of the Republican Party undermining the people’s democratic choice should be taken seriously. This second part focuses on how cast votes might be prevented from counting.

23.04.2026

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The Threats to Nullify (or Ignore) the US Midterm Elections are Very Real

As the US faces an unprecedented authoritarian threat, this year’s midterms might be the most consequential in its history. Yet even if the American people vote for democracy, their voices might remain ineffective. In the 21st century, elections and authoritarianism often work well together. In two op-eds, Neil H. Buchanan analyzes different reasons why the threat of the Republican Party undermining the people’s democratic choice should be taken seriously. This first part focuses on the potential of citizens being prevented from registering and registered citizens being stopped from voting.

22.04.2026

Podcasts

Illiberal Transatlantic Ties and the Reshaping of Democracy: Lessons From the US and Hungary

In this episode of the Democracy After 2024 series, Zsuzsanna Végh and Daniel Hegedűs examine transatlantic cooperation between state and non-state actors in the United States and Hungary. They analyze commonalities in narratives and shared practices, assessing their impact on democracy in Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the German Marshall Fund of the United States or any institutions or organizations with which they are affiliated. Zsuzsanna Végh is a program officer at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and an associate researcher at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Her analytical focus is on the populist radical right in Central and Eastern Europe, its impact on foreign policy and democratic quality, and the foreign and EU policies of the Visegrád countries. Daniel Hegedüs is a German Marshall Fund of the [...]

16.04.2025

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The Dismantling of US Statistical and Data Infrastructures by the Trump Administration

The Trump administration’s swift and systematic dismantling of statistical and data infrastructures has largely gone unnoticed. From erasing health and education data to cutting research funding, these actions threaten evidence-based policymaking, mirroring tactics used in autocratic regimes to obscure transparency and suppress inconvenient truths.

25.03.2025

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Red Flags and Writings on the Wall? Rising Threats to Democracy on Both Sides of the Atlantic

Donald Trump has been re-elected in the United States, and Germany is preparing for snap elections in February 2025. Both countries are likely to face political changes as they are witnessing the rise of anti-establishment movements. How resilient is democracy in Germany and the United States? Should we worry?

3.12.2024

Please Don’t Make Populism Great Again! – Reflections in the Wake of the U.S. Elections

Trump’s re-election threatens a return to oversaturated and simplistic discussions on populism. Emphasizing nuanced, innovative, and globally informed research over reactionary trends is essential to fully grasp the evolved nature of this intricate concept amid contemporary societal and political complexities, thereby meaningfully strengthening democratic practices in the long term.

7.11.2024

Podcasts

The U.S. Elections with Levente Littvay

Join hosts Erin K. Jenne and Letitia Roman as they sit down with political scientist Levente Littvay to discuss the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Together, they explore why Donald Trump remains a prominent GOP candidate despite numerous legal challenges, how polarization and populism intertwine, and the role of conspiracy theories in today’s political climate. They also examine parallels between U.S. and European populism and the future of both major parties. Tune in for a deep dive into the complex dynamics shaping this year's election.

4.11.2024

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The Darkened Light of Faith. Melvin L. Rogers on African American Political Thought

In this conversation Ferenc Laczó, Melvin Rogers introduces the thinkers he has studied and explains why he chose to engage with their ideas; discusses the normative vision of African American thinkers and what makes that vision distinctive; clarifies his own approach and analytical vocabulary; reflects on his inspirations and the connections between his recent books; and suggests critical responsiveness as an essential element of democracy.

25.09.2023

No Justin, No Martin, No Peace

Representative Pearson is part of this tradition of American political protest – a tradition that conservative conceptions of civility and peaceful protest mischaracterize and aim to delegitimize; a tradition against which Tennessee Republicans and Obama fundamentally stand, despite appearances. There’s no peace, Representative Pearson reminds us, without confrontation.

16.04.2023

The State of the Rule of Law in the USA and the EU: In Conversation with Niels Kirst

In this interview for the Rule of Law section, RevDem Editor Oliver Garner converses with Niels Kirst about the state of the Rule of Law in the USA and the EU.

3.06.2022