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Story summary
- Since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House, political life feels crisis-laden.
- The crisis narrative masks the reality that many Americans lack genuine democratic engagement.
- The causes include economic inequality and institutional corruption.
- Grassroots movements are rising as people protect communities from state violence.
- The shift highlights the need for collective action and the creation of supportive infrastructures to foster true democratic life.
