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Americans agree their democracy is in crisis – yet the solution is as simple as it is elusive

  • Most Americans agree their democracy is in crisis or facing serious challenges despite divisions on many issues.
  • James Madison described American government as being run by the people's “cool and deliberate” sense.
  • Only 20% of Americans believe Republicans and Democrats can agree on basic facts.
  • Trust in Washington to do what is right most of the time is at 17%, one of the lowest since 1958 when it was 73%.
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Americans agree their democracy is in crisis – yet the solution is as simple as it is elusive

An educated citizenry is the key to making self-government succeed, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson said.

·Boston, United States
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The Conversation broke the news in Boston, United States on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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