As democracy faces a new wave of authoritarianism, a generation fueled by civic identity, art, and activism is proving that protests are not chaos—they’re the heartbeat of freedom itself.

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When speed overrides debate and the pen rules without consent, democracy pays the price

When history’s darkest chapters fade from memory, democracy risks repeating the same mistakes

As moderates tune out and disengaged citizens give up, the real crisis isn’t polarization, it’s the quiet exodus from participation...

Thousands expected to gather in Chicago and beyond as civil rights icon’s legacy fuels a growing movement against Trump-era policies...