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Carnegie Democracy @carnegiedcg.bsky.social · Aug 21

Depolarization might not mean erasing divides, but “repolarizing” around shared values like democracy, fairness, or anti-corruption.

@jennifermccoy.bsky.social explains in a NEW episode of the Better Conflict Bulletin podcast with @jonathanstray.bsky.social

👂📖⤵️

Repolarize to Depolarize

And other ways forward for America from our talk with polarization scholar Jennifer McCoy - BCB #162

www.betterconflictbulletin.org

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Nov 21

Call for proposals for Depolarization Workshop in Budapest, June 2024. Join Andreas Schedler, Murat Somer and me in Budapest! Deadline for proposals Jan 15, 2024. Link is here: democracyinstitute.ceu.edu/articles/cal...

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Rachel Beatty Riedl @beattyriedl.bsky.social · May 18

Broad coalitions help to defend democracy - what the US can learn from comparative perspective (coauthored w @jennifermccoy.bsky.social )

thefulcrum.us/civic-engage...

How the U.S. Can Still Defend Democracy: Global Lessons on Building Broad Coalitions

Signs of public dissent have begun to grow in the United States from many different corners. People are mobilizing in the streets, in statehouses, in places of worship, and in town halls against perce...

thefulcrum.us

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · Jun 9

We’re seeing an unprecedented militarization of civilian society. With tanks in DC for a parade on the president’s birthday, and the National Guard deployed in Los Angeles, read more about when these actions become an abuse of power:
protectdemocracy.org/work/domesti...

The Insurrection Act and National Guard authorities, explained

An overview of critical reforms concerning the domestic deployment of the U.S. National Guard.

protectdemocracy.org

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CNN @cnn.com · Jun 9

In an unprecedented move, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed all 17 members of the CDC's expert panel of vaccine advisers, citing conflicts of interest. cnn.it/4mYohFy

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Jun 9

State security overreaching can backfire. When protestors are injured or killed, it can spur parents and middle classes to turn out. Demands can expand to the point of removing the president.
Alternative scenarios are that repression leads to fear keeping people home, in the most repressive states.

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Jun 9

Now add 500 Marines called to LA. This is common escalation of protests worldwide. They may start with a specific grievance like transport price hikes (or immigrant raid here), but if security overreaches, more people come out. Large, peaceful during day; small groups more violent at night. 1/2

Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · Jun 9

We’re seeing an unprecedented militarization of civilian society. With tanks in DC for a parade on the president’s birthday, and the National Guard deployed in Los Angeles, read more about when these actions become an abuse of power:
protectdemocracy.org/work/domesti...

The Insurrection Act and National Guard authorities, explained

An overview of critical reforms concerning the domestic deployment of the U.S. National Guard.

protectdemocracy.org

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · May 19

My new piece with @beattyriedl.bsky.social .

Rachel Beatty Riedl @beattyriedl.bsky.social · May 18

Broad coalitions help to defend democracy - what the US can learn from comparative perspective (coauthored w @jennifermccoy.bsky.social )

thefulcrum.us/civic-engage...

How the U.S. Can Still Defend Democracy: Global Lessons on Building Broad Coalitions

Signs of public dissent have begun to grow in the United States from many different corners. People are mobilizing in the streets, in statehouses, in places of worship, and in town halls against perce...

thefulcrum.us

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Carnegie Democracy @carnegiedcg.bsky.social · Apr 29

🆕| A New Dynamic of Democratic Resilience?

Read the new @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu publication with commentaries from @jennifermccoy.bsky.social, Thomas Carothers, & McKenzie Carrier (ed. @richardyoungs.bsky.social)👇

A New Dynamic of Democratic Resilience? - European Democracy Hub

While autocratisation remains a pressing concern, a parallel focus on democratic resilience has begun to emerge.

europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · Apr 29

Contents:

▪️ Types of Democratic Resilience
by Rachel Beatty Riedl (@beattyriedl.bsky.social), Jennifer McCoy (@jennifermccoy.bsky.social), Kenneth Roberts, Paul Friesen

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▪️ From Electoral U-turns to Re-democratisation
by Nic Cheeseman (@fromagehomme.bsky.social), Licia Cianetti

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · Apr 12

What we're reading: A global study of democratic backsliding & resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks, from @jennifermccoy.bsky.social, @beattyriedl.bsky.social, Kenneth Roberts, and @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social in @goodauth.bsky.social
goodauthority.org/news/us-demo...

U.S. democracy is under attack. Here are some lessons for democracy’s defenders.

A global study of democratic backsliding and resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks.

goodauthority.org

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Carnegie Democracy @carnegiedcg.bsky.social · Apr 9

The world today provides important lessons for how to identify and resist autocrats.

In their piece for @goodauth.bsky.social, @jennifermccoy.bsky.social @beattyriedl.bsky.social Kenneth Roberts & @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social highlight six key lessons on how to counter threats to democracy👇

U.S. democracy is under attack. Here are some lessons for democracy’s defenders.

A global study of democratic backsliding and resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks.

goodauthority.org

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Apr 3

Exactly.

jlmccoy.substack.com/p/when-bulli...

When Bullies Strike

Bullies often go after the weak. But autocratic bullies strike against the strong as well to make an example and create a climate of fear and compliance from everyone.

jlmccoy.substack.com

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Apr 1

We identify actions for citizens; pro-democracy orgs and intellectuals; industry sectors under attack like media, academia and law firms; and political parties.

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Apr 1

>Early Action is crucial
>Defending democracy requires a collective effort with divisions of labor
>Democracy defenders face uncertainty that may paralyze and divide them
>Mass protests expressing public discontent can be effective but not sufficient to sustain democratic recovery (2/3)

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Apr 1

What can the U.S. learn from other countries living through threats to democracy? Lessons from our global research and 15 case studies distilled in my new commentary with @beattyriedl.bsky.social Ken Roberts, and @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social include: (1/3)
goodauthority.org/news/us-demo...

U.S. democracy is under attack. Here are some lessons for democracy’s defenders.

A global study of democratic backsliding and resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks.

goodauthority.org

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Rachel Beatty Riedl @beattyriedl.bsky.social · Mar 31

New op-ed out @goodauth.bsky.social based on our global research w Ken Roberts, @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social @jennifermccoy.bsky.social
Timely lessons re pressure on institutions and nature of pro-democracy coalitions

goodauthority.org/news/us-demo...

U.S. democracy is under attack. Here are some lessons for democracy’s defenders.

A global study of democratic backsliding and resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks.

goodauthority.org

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Carnegie Democracy @carnegiedcg.bsky.social · Mar 24

🔔Out now!🔔

"Democratic Backsliding: How It Happens and How It Can Be Countered," ed. by @jennifermccoy.bsky.social @beattyriedl.bsky.social @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social & Kenneth Roberts, with articles from @carnegieendowment.org's Thomas Carothers and @milanv.bsky.social.

Read the issue here!👇

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

journals.sagepub.com

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Mar 23

When Bullies Strike
open.substack.com/pub/jlmccoy/...

When Bullies Strike

Bullies often go after the weak. But autocratic bullies strike against the strong as well to make an example and create a climate of fear and compliance from everyone.

open.substack.com

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Mar 21

New volume out on Democratic Backsliding and Recovery, edited by @beattyriedl.bsky.social , @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social , Ken Roberts and me. 15 case studies including countries with current massive protests against autocrats - Hungary, Serbia and Turkey. www.aapss.org/annals/volum...

Democratic Backsliding: How It Happens and How It Can Be Countered – AAPSS

www.aapss.org

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Mar 19

Autocrats emboldened everywhere. Today it is Turkey.

Murat Somer @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social · Mar 19

The gravest mistake for the publics of democracies is to think that what is happening in Turkey is about Turkey & its region alone. The deepening global fault line between democracy & autocracy and the battle between democratic & oligarchic/far-right rule is played out in TR but will not stop here.

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Mar 19

this is what has surprised me. Why are DC cops collaborating with the administration? Don't they answer to the mayor?

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Murat Somer @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social · Mar 19

The gravest mistake for the publics of democracies is to think that what is happening in Turkey is about Turkey & its region alone. The deepening global fault line between democracy & autocracy and the battle between democratic & oligarchic/far-right rule is played out in TR but will not stop here.

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Murat Somer @muratsomer-eng.bsky.social · Mar 19

A civilian coup is in full progress in Turkey. Unless EU acts swiftly and decisively, they will not only be complicit but will also endanger Europe's own long-term security. An autocratic Turkey with transactional relations with EU cannot reliably contribute to European security +

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · Mar 18

When you erase the history of the code talkers, you are erasing the history of the Second World War.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

Amid ‘DEI’ purge, Pentagon removes webpage on Iwo Jima flag-raiser

Pages celebrating Navajo code talkers and other minority service members were also erased.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Carnegie Endowment @carnegieendowment.org · Mar 13

To Lainey Gossip writer Stephanie Hinds, the breakups tracked with what Carnegie’s @jennifermccoy.bsky.social
labeled “chronically pernicious” polarization in the U.S.

Read the article: www.laineygossip.com/core-values-...

Core values take center stage during the Love Is Blind finale and reunion

The Love Is Blind season finale and reunion is an example of women being at a crossroads, with two of the contestants ending their engagements due to lack of alignment on issues like abortion, equalit...

www.laineygossip.com

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Feb 24

I really enjoyed speaking at this conference with the wonderful co-speakers and participants!

University of Southern Maine @usouthernmaine.bsky.social · Feb 23

Thank you to the organizers
of this year's Camden
conference! And thank you to the speakers such as @mariaressa.bsky.social, @stasavage.bsky.social, @jatucker.bsky.social, @jennifermccoy.bsky.social,and
@colinwoodard.bsky.social for engaging with the audience.

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University of Southern Maine @usouthernmaine.bsky.social · Feb 23

Thank you to the organizers
of this year's Camden
conference! And thank you to the speakers such as @mariaressa.bsky.social, @stasavage.bsky.social, @jatucker.bsky.social, @jennifermccoy.bsky.social,and
@colinwoodard.bsky.social for engaging with the audience.

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Jennifer McCoy @jennifermccoy.bsky.social · Feb 14

drive.google.com/file/d/1lGk2...
Over 600 political scientists highlight threats to the basic
design of American government and democracy.

"President Trump won the November 2024 election fairly... But his victory does not grant him the right to overturn our constitutional and legal order by fiat."

Political science statement.pdf

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