Solutions with Henry Blodget The U.S. Needs a Democracy Movement
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Oct 13, 2025 
Anne Applebaum, an award-winning historian and journalist focused on democracy, explores the pressing need for a democracy movement in the U.S. She highlights how autocracies collaborate to undermine democratic norms globally and shares insights on Poland's recent democratic turnaround as a guide. Applebaum discusses the risks to free elections in the U.S. and urges citizens to engage locally to protect democracy. Her passionate plea emphasizes the importance of building broad coalitions and making the threats to democracy tangible for voters.
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Checks Require An Active Congress
- The Constitution intentionally limits executive power and gives Congress key authorities like spending.
- Congress's recent deference to the executive has significantly weakened system checks and balance.
Win Back Democracy Through Elections
- Mobilize voters and build broad coalitions to reclaim democracy at the ballot box, focusing on midterms and key elections.
- Encourage high turnout and cross-ideological coalitions to overcome authoritarian incumbents.
Poland's Comeback By Coalition
- In Poland eight years of populist rule centralized power and captured state companies for party gain.
- A broad coalition in 2023 mobilized turnout and defeated that trajectory at the ballot box.
