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David Remnick, editor of *The New Yorker*, reflects on the current state of American democracy, journalism, and political leadership amid rising polarization and disinformation.
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Strong democratic institutions and a free press are under unprecedented strain in the U.S., requi
David Remnick, editor of *The New Yorker*, reflects on the current state of American democracy, journalism, and political leadership amid rising polarization and disinformation.
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Strong democratic institutions and a free press are under unprecedented strain in the U.S., requi
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