Crowd of Trump supporters marching on the US Capitol on 6 January 2021, ultimately leading the building being breached and several deaths.

What Ails American Democracy, and What to Do About It

Seven Harvard Kennedy School faculty share insights into the evident fragility of American democratic norms and institutions following the attack on the United States Capitol by followers of President Trump in January 2021. Cornell William Brooks provides his thoughts on fragility of the US democracy, white nationalism, and redemptive healing.

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