Why They're Winning And What We Can Do About It

Why They're Winning And What We Can Do About It

Authoritarians in the U.S. and around the world are clearly gaining ground rapidly. Their success has caused many to speculate about why and how they are winning, hoping to duplicate or riff on those winning strategies and tactics. In this endeavor, caution is advised, particularly around how we define “winning.” To drive democracy forward, we should focus on the tactics that speak to the longing for security and belonging that people are expres…