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State of U.S. democracy reaches new low, report finds

NPRTuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM

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State of U.S. democracy reaches new low, report finds
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A new global democracy report finds the U. at its lowest level of democratic performance in the 50 years it has been measured.

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Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. A new global democracy report finds the U. at its lowest level of democratic performance in the 50 years it has been measured. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to State and World.
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What happened

A new global democracy report finds the U. at its lowest level of democratic performance in the 50 years it has been measured.

Why it matters

This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.

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Timeline

  1. NPR published: State of U.S. democracy reaches new low, report finds

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to State and World.

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