Trump’s steady coarsening of public life threatens democracy
When citizens lose faith that institutions operate in good faith, democracy does not collapse in a single dramatic moment. It erodes gradually, in the dark, as its subtle, but essential conventions fall away.
SCARBOROUGH, ONT.—Democracy depends on many non-codified, subtle yet critical mores. Both the British and Canadian House of Commons are replete with practices that may appear quaint to outsiders, but carry real constitutional weight.
Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter
Top Canadian political and policy opinion and analysis. Saturdays and Sundays. Weekends.
By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy
