In 1988, Congress set aside $1 million to back Chile’s democratic opposition. Pinochet lost the plebiscite. Ken Wollack on how it happened.
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“Many people were more democratic in opposition than they were in government.” — Ken Wollack on why democracies backslide.
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“How do you speak truth to social media?” Ken Wollack on the dark side of the platforms we thought would set us free.
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“This is not barren land. People actually live in these territories.” — Ken Wollack on what a Ukraine deal would really cost.
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“They had to organize to win overwhelmingly and not just by a small margin.” - Ken Wollack on how Hungary’s opposition beat Orbán.
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“They aspire to have the problems that the United States has.” — Ken Wollack on how democracy activists abroad still see America.
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“My answer is not going to be satisfactory for some people.” Former NDI president Ken Wollack on whether the U.S. is backsliding — and why he can’t fully say.
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Don't miss DAVID FRUM on America at a Crossroads this Wed, alongside Patt Morrison
"The Reckoning: Trump, the Midterms and the Future of American Democracy"
🗓 Wed, Oct 28th 5 pm PT
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The campaign paid $50K. The super PAC paid $450K. Same ad, same game — per Cook's Jessica Taylor. Why candidate dollars go further.
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“It really should not be that competitive.” Cook's Erin Covey on Stefanik's open seat along the Canadian border.
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This Wednesday we're bringing back David Frum to America at a Crossroads, alongside our host Patt Morrison. Don't miss it!
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In case you missed Wednesday's convo with Kenneth Wollack, it's now up on YouTube and our podcast channels:
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Drawing on more than four decades of experience advancing democracy worldwide, Wollack examines the forces undermining democratic institutions, the rise of authoritarianism, and the lessons learned from countries confronting threats to political freedom.