Democracy in an Age of Mistrust: A Conversation with Ethan Zuckerman and Omar Wasow – brennancenter.org

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From the Tea Party to Occupy Wall Street, and from cryptocurrency advocates to the #MeToo movement, Americans and citizens of democracies worldwide are losing confidence in what we once called the system. How should we engage in public life when neither protests nor elections bring about lasting change? InMistrust: Why Losing Faith in Institutions Provides the Tools to Transform Them,authorEthan Zuckerman explores how Americans can use their skepticism to resurrect, reform, or outright replace the institutions that no longer serve them. In conversation with Princeton political scientist Omar Wasow, he will offer a guide for new ways to participate in civic life.

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March 26th, 2021
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