America Isn't Weimar: Why Our Democracy Is More Resilient Than We Think
Comparisons to 1930s Germany are often invoked in today's politics. Some echoes are real—but so are the differences. Understanding those contrasts reveals not only the dangers but also the resilience.
The Weight of Historical Comparison
In recent years, parallels between contemporary America and Germany's Weimar Republic have become a fixture of political discourse. The comparison carries profound weight—after all, the collapse of Weimar democracy led to humanity's darkest chapter. While the tactics employed by anti-demo…
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