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Trump’s gradual consolidation of power and authoritarian proclivities, reminiscent of an earlier era, are very frightening on their own account. But it is his uncanny ability to control the narrative that empowers him to shred our nation’s fabric while proceeding with impunity. Read more: https://loom.ly/4CbPYmQ #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

From dismal scores on eighth-grade civics and history exams to depressing voter attitudes toward the state of American democracy, we face a national crisis of civic confidence that we cannot afford to ignore. Read more: https://loom.ly/GIoNVu8 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Polling on the public’s opinion toward raising tariffs has produced some varying results, ranging from modest support to strong opposition. Read more: https://loom.ly/wRBH4X8 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

This week's installment of the #PathForward series features Andy Moore, the founder of Let’s Fix This, an Oklahoma-based civic engagement organization. Read more: https://loom.ly/Q5omXYE #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

In our most recent episode of #FulcrumDemocracyForum, Rollie Olson of Interfaith America discusses building a nation that achieves the promise of religious diversity for the common good. Read more: https://loom.ly/DCC9ed0 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Critics argue that Musk's leadership role in DOGE, which aims to cut federal spending, could intersect with his business interests, as his companies like Tesla and SpaceX have received billions in government contracts. Read more: https://loom.ly/5uouRCM #thefulcrum #citizenconnect #justthefacts

Most Americans Aren’t Casting Meaningful Votes. Here’s Why: New analysis sheds light on why most votes don’t really matter. Read more: https://loom.ly/95rhRQ8 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Despite Mr. Trump claiming to be the “champion of free speech,” The New York Times found that hundreds of words used in Trump 2.0 documents have disappeared on hundreds of federal document websites and more than 5,000 pages. Read more: https://loom.ly/lp371LM #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

In an extraordinary move yesterday, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a public statement rebuking President Donald Trump following Trump’s call for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. Read more: https://loom.ly/7n7Iqg0 #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

In recent decades, complacency about its hallowed status has blunted the American establishment’s reckoning with our country’s democratic deterioration, fueled widespread disenchantment with the system, and paved the way for an authoritarian turn. Read more: https://loom.ly/akwzNZg #thefulcrum #citizenconnect