The US’s fragile democracy emerged in the 1960’s and 70's, and we need to study our founders if we hope to keep it

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Before I saw the Confederate battle flag flying over yesterday’s attack on the US capitol, I was confident that I would find it there. Trump’s entire effort to de-legitimize the votes of cities where many traditionally black-caste Americans live has a terribly familiar ring to it.