Erosion of Rights

American Democracy: On the Brink or Already Crashed?

The original article discusses the foundational principles of American democracy, highlighting the rights of the people against government overreach, as established by the Declaration of Independence. It contrasts these principles with the actions of the Trump administration and the current Supreme Court, arguing that the latter are undermining these foundational rights. Specifically, the article points to decisions that seemingly reward governmental lawlessness and the erosion of checks and balances. The author ultimately concludes that the Republican Supreme Court and the Trump administration are enabling the powerful to trample on the rights of the weak.

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