Professor Archon Fung joins to discuss how to restore faith in our electoral system.

What the 2022 midterms say about the state of U.S. democracy Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union

Premiered November 16, 2022
What the 2022 midterms say about the state of U.S. democracy

Why do some Americans feel the U.S. political system isn't working for them? Harvard Kennedy School of Government's Dr. Archon Fung joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss how to restore faith in our electoral system, what questions the media should ask voters and politicians during election season, and how to find common ground between voters of all parties.

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Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union

Follow the pursuit of democracy from the Revolutionary War through recurring cycles of civil rights progress and backlash, the 2021 Capitol riot and beyond. Explore the impact of voter rights and a civics curriculum on engaged and informed citizens.

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