Opinion | Are Our Expectations Too High for Democracy? Adam Przeworski Thinks So. (Gift Article)

Where does democracy in the U.S. and around the world currently stand? New from @adamprz.bsky.social, one to the smartest thinkers on the subject. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

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Guida: To be clear, you do think there is a crisis of democracy in the United States? Or at least the potential for one? Przeworski: I do.

A bit wonkish, to be sure. HOWEVER, every Blue Resister should consider reading this OpEd interview. It gives a good overview and a different perspective on big D Democracy. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

“As a political scientist with 60 years of research, I should know better, but I never thought that democracy could be in crisis in the United States, so I do not feel wise.” — Adam Przeworski www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

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Seymour Martin Lipset: “If loss of office means serious losses for major power groups, they will seek to retain or secure office by any means available.” Key #midterms struggle: far right, kill gov’t, wealth hogs will go to any length to hold on. Trump broached even cheating. #mepolitics #VoteBlue

Are we doomed?

History should be our guide yet we ignore it every time. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

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Trump Has This Influential Theorist of Democracy Very Worried www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

Trump Has This Influential Theorist of Democracy Very Worried www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

wheth party that controls pres, Congr &Supr Court can win election w/38% support. Und norm times, would immed say no. But then gop manip (redistrict) or try to manip (vote by mail) rules. They can intimid some voters confisc some ballots, contest results www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

‘I Am Weary of Excessive Expectations About Democracy’ www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

‘I Am Weary of Excessive Expectations About Democracy’ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/opinion/democracy-trump-crisis.html?unlocked_article_code=1.AVE.wcgQ.uSEo8ntbTspJ∣=nytcore-android-share What is democracy, and is it in crisis?

‘I Am Weary of Excessive Expectations About Democracy’ www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

‘I Am Weary of Excessive Expectations About Democracy’ www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

Many valuable insights in this terrific conversation with a political science legend, including "I see the future of democracy in the United States as uncertain." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...

Are Our Expectations Too High for Democracy? Adam Przeworski Thinks So.

This is exactly what I've been asking @nytopinion.nytimes.com to do! They interviewed one of the leading political scientists, @adamprz.bsky.social, for his thoughts on democracy.