Thirteen cracks: repairing American democracy after Trump

Abstract

Doing whatever I want : controlling autocracy -- Congress be dammed : restoring accountability -- Russia is listening : defending America's sovereignty -- A presidency is built on lies : reclaiming truth -- Corrupt justice : redeeming law enforcement -- Enemies of the people : protecting a free press -- Profits above patriotism : policing conflicts of interest -- Political cleansing : stopping favoritism, cronyism, and nepotism -- Governing in the dark : expanding transparency -- A militarized nation : separating the military from politics -- Voter suppression : restoring the franchise -- Postelection obstruction : reforming presidential transitions -- Rigged if I lose, fair if I win : protecting election results -- Conclusion : promoting civic virtue and healing a divided America.