US ‘beacon’ of democracy dims

Political violence and increasing polarization in the United States have led much of the world to question what the country represents. Steven Levitsky, author of “Tyranny of the Minority,” tells host Carolyn Beeler that violence frequently occurs in democracies. What matters most is whether political leaders rally in response, to ensure that democratic principles endure.  

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